Summary
The Supervisory Veterans Service Representative (Assistant Veterans Service Center Manager) 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.
Duties
Specific duties include: 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. 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. 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: Full time, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. Telework may be approved only on a case-by-case basis with supervisory approval. Routine or recurring telework is not authorized for this position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Veterans Service Representative (AVSCM); PD05055A Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Bargaining Unit: No
Requirements
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or trial during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the Agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period trail, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Additional Conditions of Employment are as follows: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary or trial period Selectees are required to service a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed in a Federal position. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements I-9 Acceptable Documents. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Technical Knowledge Human Capital Management Leadership Analytical Reasoning Oral Communication Written Communication Decision Making Additional competencies to be assessed: Conflict Management Influencing/Negotiating Manages Resources Partnering Planning and Evaluating Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13040789 The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.