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Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$26.539

Job Posting:

JR2026-00028221 Social Security Determinations Examiners (DDS Examiner) (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

08-12-2026

Job Description:

Are you an analytical, detail-oriented person looking for meaningful work? Our Social Security Disability Examiners impact thousands of Nebraskans each year! If you like autonomy and working independently but enjoy having a great supportive team with you, let us show you what we do!

 

Disability Determination Services (DDS) exists to produce accurate and timely disability determinations for the residents of Nebraska following Social Security Administration (SSA) rules and regulations.  DDS receives applications from SSA and makes a medical eligibility determination after gathering medical, psychological, functional, and vocational evidence. These eligibility determinations are based on medical and vocational criteria established by SSA for nationwide use.

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**  

Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Grade 6: $26.539/hour

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes well over $20,000 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
  • 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
  • Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
  • 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Participates in extensive formal classroom training to obtain current knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures of DDS.
• Reviews incoming cases to determine the type and amount of documentary evidence necessary for adjudication of cases.
• Establishes a record of requests for evidence, follow ups, receipt of evidence, and other accumulations of file notes.
• Reads, analyzes, and files evidence (e.g., medical reports, activities of daily living, vocational reports).
• Evaluates all evidence in case files to assess severity and duration of impairment, residual functional capacity, and future opportunity to engage in work activities.
• Prepares written reports to support medical decisions and paperwork for adjudication.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 99% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 1% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as meetings or trainings.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Any equivalent education and\or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Health Services Management, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Management, Social Work, Human Services) and previous experience in case management and analyzing medical information.

This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.

If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at [email protected].

 

 

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.