Supervisory Veterans Service Representative - Assistant Veteran Service Center Manager (AVSCM) - Veterans Benefits Administration

Summary The Supervisory Veterans Service Representative - Assistant Veterans Service Center Manager (AVSCM) shares in the responsibility of managing Veterans Service Center (VSC) division operations through a staff of personnel responsible for claims processing, providing information, advice and assistance on all types of VA benefits to veterans and their dependents and for providing outreach services to stakeholders. Responsibilities The AVSCM co-manages broad-based and multi-faceted programs under their assigned jurisdiction. The Veterans Service Center is comprised of administration technical and clerical staff members ranging in grades from GS-5 through GS-13. Revises and develops work methods to support division priorities. Supervises the administration of work involving the development, examination, Adjustment, reconsideration, or authorization of the settlement of claims filed by veterans, their dependents and beneficiaries, as well as taking claims and assisting claimants in the preparation of claims, appeals or other documents. Delegates authority to make decisions including determining basic eligibility for all VA programs. Monetary benefits are awarded for service-connected and nonservice connected disabilities, death compensation; including dependency and indemnity compensation, and death pension and burial accrued benefits for veterans dependents, and beneficiaries. Provides technical guidance and direction in compensation and pension authorization, rating board benefits information, work-study and other activities related to veteran's benefits programs including outreach services to various consumer groups. Assists in the oversight of these programs and monitors their timelines and, comprehensive quality of workload. Personally reviews and advises on the most difficult, complex and precedented cases including fraud, admissibility of evidence, conflict of laws, findings of fact of death after unexplained absence or nonrecovery of body, and contested claims involving insurance payments. Approves cases involving clear and unmistakable error in which large sums of money may be involved, and develops points of issues in appeals, procures additional evidence, prepares appeals and conducts personal hearing prior to certification to the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Makes an adjustment to workloads in order to guarantee accurate and quality products to veterans. Provides leadership and direction to the Division and coordinates its activities with other divisions within the assigned Regional Office. Collaborates with station management and other Division Chiefs in deciding on and/or coordinating work related changes affecting other division or units within the Division. Keeps station management informed of new concepts, internal Division changes, national changes affecting the programs and any proposed changes involving Division or program policies. Ensures equal opportunities for all division employees and supports Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy/goals. Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: As determined by Station Policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Veterans Service Representative (AVSCM)#05055A Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: Relocation expenses are authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, under 5 CFR2634.904(a) prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter. This Position Is Approved for the Buyer Value Offer (BVO) Program. Please go to the website http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp to review the details of the BVO Program (BVO does not include buying a selectee's home). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/18/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. A SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-12) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as comprehensive knowledge of veteran benefit programs or VBA business lines and laws affecting veterans' compensation and pension benefits to provide guidance and direction on claims and appeals processing. Supervised, managed, or served as a project lead to accomplish performance and project goals; possesses knowledge of employee relations (e.g., performance or conduct based actions) and/or labor relations (e.g., grievance process or negotiations) practices. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary; some walking and light lifting within the work area may be required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.