Supervisory Veterans Claims Examiner
Supervises the compensation disability examination program management staff in managing, coordinating, policy making, and assessing all aspects of, and reporting on, the effectiveness of the VBA C&P examination process. The staff is comprised of Veterans Claims Examiners (VCEs) and Program Analysts at the GS -13 and 14 levels. Serves as the team leader and provides oversight for all significant projects and/or issues concerning the office's efforts in improving the C&P examination process. This may involve leading or participating in the negotiation of binding agreements between VHA and VBA officials for the purpose of C&P examination process improvements. Leads staff members who are studying program operations, new legislation, automated systems, management initiatives, and the operation of interacting programs and organizations to develop new and modified operating instructions and training material. Provides oversight of staff in developing and updating procedural guidance for distribution to field offices. Ensures integration of Compensation Service efforts among other VBA, VHA, and OI&T entities. Leads the team in representing Compensation Service's business needs in integrated project teams containing members from various organizations including VHA, OI&T, other VBA organizations, and VA contractors Provides oversight of process and staff which are directly responsible for all activities in relation to the creation, editing and maintenance of the Disability Benefit Questionnaires and any associated VBA claims automation efforts Work Schedule:
8:
00am to 4:
30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Not available Telework:
May be available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Supervisory Veterans Claims Examiner PD# 37906A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Authorized Relocation Authorized Description:
Relocation Expenses Are Approved for this position. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to http:
//vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/30/2020. 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-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. AND Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Demonstrated experience applying current and/or recent laws and regulations governing the compensation/pension/ education benefit programs to include:
the administration of the types of benefits and services delivered, the scope of benefit coverage provided, and the benefit eligibility requirements specified; employ technical expertise in the development of policies and procedures derived from existing regulatory requirements of the benefit claims/application adjudication and allotment program processes; preparation of advisory opinions, to address and resolve complex issues relating to proposed legislation, executive orders, laws, regulations, and public opinion; perform continuous improvement studies related to proposed/existing initiatives, short or long-term goals, and program progress; oversight of program team members:
that entails, interviewing, selecting, reassigning and promoting staff, directing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating work accomplished. 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:
Work is primarily sedentary, but involves use of a personal computer so a degree of manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to use these tools is required. Occasional standing, bending, walking, and stooping are also necessary. Some slight physical effort is required in that incumbent lifts and carries reference books, Veteran files and similar items. No special physical demands are required. This position has a position-sensitivity level of Public Trust-Low Risk. Selections made under this announcement are conditioned upon favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with written Inquiries (NACI) per VA Handbook 0710. An investigation will be conducted after the effective date of the selection. An individual currently holding the appropriate clearance does not require additional investigation. An individual receiving unfavorable adjudication is ineligible to remain in this position. 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
8:
00am to 4:
30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Not available Telework:
May be available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Supervisory Veterans Claims Examiner PD# 37906A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Authorized Relocation Authorized Description:
Relocation Expenses Are Approved for this position. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to http:
//vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/30/2020. 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-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. AND Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Demonstrated experience applying current and/or recent laws and regulations governing the compensation/pension/ education benefit programs to include:
the administration of the types of benefits and services delivered, the scope of benefit coverage provided, and the benefit eligibility requirements specified; employ technical expertise in the development of policies and procedures derived from existing regulatory requirements of the benefit claims/application adjudication and allotment program processes; preparation of advisory opinions, to address and resolve complex issues relating to proposed legislation, executive orders, laws, regulations, and public opinion; perform continuous improvement studies related to proposed/existing initiatives, short or long-term goals, and program progress; oversight of program team members:
that entails, interviewing, selecting, reassigning and promoting staff, directing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating work accomplished. 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:
Work is primarily sedentary, but involves use of a personal computer so a degree of manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to use these tools is required. Occasional standing, bending, walking, and stooping are also necessary. Some slight physical effort is required in that incumbent lifts and carries reference books, Veteran files and similar items. No special physical demands are required. This position has a position-sensitivity level of Public Trust-Low Risk. Selections made under this announcement are conditioned upon favorable adjudication of a National Agency Check with written Inquiries (NACI) per VA Handbook 0710. An investigation will be conducted after the effective date of the selection. An individual currently holding the appropriate clearance does not require additional investigation. An individual receiving unfavorable adjudication is ineligible to remain in this position. 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/.
- Department:
0996 Veterans Claims Examining - Salary Range:
$107,807 to $140,146 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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