Summary
The Veterans Service Center Manager (VSCM) is responsible for the administration and management of the Veterans Service Center providing information and assistance to Veterans and their dependents regarding Veterans' rights and benefits under laws administered by VA and other agencies. The VSCM is responsible for directing and supervising the administration, control, and direction of VA's compensation and pension programs through a team of Service Center Supervisors.
Duties
The Veterans Service Center Manager (VSCM) provides leadership and direction to the Veterans Service Center and coordinates its activities with other divisions within the regional office. The VSCM serves as liaison with civic and Veterans' organizations in the various Veterans benefit programs to coordinate efforts and enhance cooperation with VA. The VSCM ensures equal opportunities for all Veterans Service Center employees and supports EEO goals and is responsible for budgetary controls and expenditures for the Veterans Service Center. - Responsible for the administration and management of the Veterans Service Center providing information and assistance to Veterans and their dependents regarding Veterans' rights and benefits under laws administered by VA and other agencies. - Participates in the formulation of policies, development of human resources, staff development, fiscal planning, and program evaluation of the Service Center. - Coordinates functions with other divisions and service organizations that have an impact on the processing of Veterans claims. - Responsible for direct supervision of Service Center coaches and, through them, assigned personnel. Recommends selections, prepares performance ratings, reviews serious disciplinary actions, hears and resolves grievances, and makes recommendations for incentive awards and/or promotions involving personnel under his/her jurisdiction. - Responsible for the quality of service to Veterans and beneficiaries as related to the rating activity, including determinations of quality level and taking positive supervisory steps to correct deficient quality. - Ensures equal employment opportunities for all Service Center employees. - Assumes responsibility for budgetary controls and expenditures of fund allocation for the Division. - Provides timely responses to Congressional, White House and other special inquiries concerning VA benefits. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 0800AM-430PM 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, PD37979A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized. Relocation expenses and services (Permanent Change of Station - PCS) are authorized. PCS covers the relocation of a household for government convenience when transferring between duty stations. By accepting PCS, the selectee agrees to remain in Federal service for 12 months after the move. Failure to complete the service period may require repayment of PCS expenses. Click here for more information. Financial Disclosure Report: This position requires completion of a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report(OGE-450) under 5 C.F.R. § 2634.904(a). The selectee must submit the form before entering on duty and annually thereafter. Bargaining Unit: No
Requirements
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period 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, 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. You may be required to serve a Supervisory probationary period. 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 assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Conflict Management Influencing/Negotiating Manages Resources Partnering Planning and Evaluating Technical Knowledge Human Capital Management Leadership Analytical Reasoning Oral Communication Written Communication Decision Making 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/13076157 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.