In this position you will serve as a Specially Adapted Housing Agent/Review Appraiser within the National Construction and Valuation Value Stream. This position may be based at a VA facility or outbased located near where the majority of the work is concentrated. You may be assigned an exclusive geographic area, or may share an area, for example, a metropolitan area with a large population, with work distributed by the supervisor. This position reports to an Assistant Valuation Officer

Duties

Assists Veterans and/or contractors, architects, drafts persons with required design changes, differing site conditions, variations in quantity estimates, changes in specifications and drawings, etc. resulting from deficiencies encountering during the construction, remodel, adaptation planning phase. Leads design review discussions, in person, by phone, or electronically to inform the Veteran, contractor, architects, draftsperson, et al, on VA minimum property requirements for residential property use. Performs all administrative and technical functions of the SAH, Special Home Adaptations (SHA), and Rehabilitation grant programs for assigned grants authorized by 38 U.S.C. 2101(a), 2101(b), and 2102(B). The SAH Agent guides Veteran applicants through all aspects of the SAH grant application process and provides oversight of the entire project from initial application through completion. Establishes disbursement agreements for funds and prepares the necessary voucher documents and associated information needed for release of grant funds up to the maximum amounts allowable under 38 U.S.C. 2101(a), 2101(b), and 2102(B). Notes and decides upon such matters as suitability of completed work, adequacy of construction materials, reasonableness of schedules and estimates, adequacy of inspection and control procedures as documented with previously approved construction controlling documentation. As necessary, the SAH Agent is responsible for processing and recommending administrative sanctions for industry stakeholders. The SAH Agent is responsible for the case management of SAH appeals submitted to Value Stream leadership for grant cases assigned. This requires the SAH Agent to complete a higher-level review of decisions to include reviewing the facts and evidence submitted to support the appeal. Establishes and maintains the SAH case file from eligibility established through final accounting and grant closure. Coordinates with contractors, architects, and draft person for the creation of the following construction documents that successfully convey all SAH grant requirements: description of materials, scope of work, contracts, disbursement schedule, plans and blueprints, and other pertinent construction related documentation. Coordinates with the Veteran and contractor throughout construction to ensure all parties are informed of project progress and problems, issues and their resolution and disbursement of project funds.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: This position does have an IOR (Individual Occupational Requirement) that must be met in addition to the Time-in-Grade and regular Specialized Experience qualifications. In order to qualify for this position, you must have the education or experience listed below: The Office of Personnel Management's group coverage qualification standards, associated individual occupational requirements (IOR), and individual qualification standards covering white collar occupations in the Federal competitive service can be found here. 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-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. Specialized Experience: For the GS-11 you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as experience counseling applicants on the adaptive benefits available, reviewing and approving documentation pertaining to construction and grant process and examines plans and specifications to ensure compliance with VA requirements. The applicant should demonstrate experience with construction, remodeling and/or adaptations for individuals with specific needs. OR, GS-11 Education : Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL. M if related OR, GS-11 Combination: You may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. (When crediting education that requires specific course work, prorate the number of hours of related courses required as a proportion of the total education to be used.) For the GS-12 you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as experience within VBA programs supporting Veterans considered to be in the highest risk/need groups, supporting grants programs, utilizing available information to analyze and address unique needs of program beneficiaries. Applicants must also have significant, credible experience in professional work directly related construction, remodeling, and/or adaptations for individuals with unique physical or other needs. GS-12: There is no educational substitute at this grade level.

Education

For GS-11: transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for federal employment. You can verify your education here. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For GS-12: There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 level.

Contacts

• Address Cleveland Regional Benefit Office Federal Building, 1240 East 9th St Cleveland, OH 44199 US
• Name: Melody Williams
• Phone: (313) 596-7255
• Email: [email protected]