As an Assistant Director you will share fully with the Director responsibility for the effective, efficient, and economical direction, control, and operation of the Veterans Benefits Administration's program of benefits and services provided by law for veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries, and services for other agencies, allied governments and miscellaneous beneficiaries within the limitations of established policies and delegated authority.

Duties

Develops and executes managerial, technical and administrative initiatives associated with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). Assist in the direction of all functional programs and the administration of veterans' benefits prescribed by law and regulations. Conducts continuing review, oversight and evaluation of all Divisions, by monitoring activity on performance measures to assure that they adhere to VBA's performance goals. Implements VA headquarters policies and directives governing broad aspects for the benefits delivery system. Determines needs and develops plans for necessary organizational changes to meet changing requirements placed on the VBA. Assist the Director in the conduct of an effective public relations program and serves as representative of the Director at important conferences of Federal and business official. Oversees personnel management functions for the areas assigned and resolves grievances or serious employee complaints that are not resolved at a lower level. Delegates authority as appropriate and holds Division Chiefs and managers, within assigned areas responsible and accountable for the performance of their programs and services. Exercises executive level performance of the management team; giving advice, counsel and/ or instruction; interviewing and selecting candidates for key positions and approving appointment, promotions and awards. Provides advice and assistance on employee relations issues such as discipline, adverse actions, grievances, employee counseling, and related functions. Oversees the preparation of budget estimates and ensures effective budget control.

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
• Required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. PLEASE NOTE: To support your claim of time in grade, you must submit your most recent appointment, promotion, or within grade increase SF-50 (An award or general adjustment SF-50 does NOT meet this requirement). Some applicants may have to submit more than one SF-50 to demonstrate their eligibility. See the required documents section for more information. 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. 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. GS-15 To qualify, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-14) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience must possess knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems; detailed knowledge of agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating program accomplishments; knowledge of Department regulations associated with administration of a top-level program to successfully implement required goals and objectives of the Office; and knowledge of administrative principals and techniques, pertinent administrative regulations, and standard administrative practices and procedures of the Department. It is also characterized by having a thorough knowledge of delivering Veterans benefits services in a VBA business line or a Regional Office setting which include all of the following: (1) establishing priorities and determining resource needs to meet program objectives; (2) directing, coordinating and approving a full range of personnel management actions and organizational change proposals; (3) directing comprehensive and complex program reviews; (4) monitoring and controlling program progression and effectiveness through analysis of policies, directives and organizational short and long range goals. Such experience may have been gained in federal or private sectors and is to be substantive and relevant to the position being filled. 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 contact for 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. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Supervisory Probationary Period: This is a supervisory/managerial position. If appointed to this position, you must serve a one-year probationary period, unless you have already completed one as a supervisor or manager.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Chicago Regional Benefit Office 2122 W Taylor St Chicago, IL 60612 US
• Name: Krystle Gibson
• Email: [email protected]