Disability Determinations Examiner – Analyze & Decide

Job

Position:
Social Security Determinations Examiners (DDS Examiner)

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Applications No Longer Accepted On: 08-12-2026

Pay Grade 6: $26.539/hour

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.

• 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.

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.

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

This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act.

• Well over $20,000 in additional Benefits value!
• 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

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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!