The Veterans Benefits Administration has a wide network of field locations where personnel provide Veterans, their dependents, and survivors with information, advice and assistance regarding the availability and procurement of benefits under laws and regulations administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other agencies. PCS (BVO) Relocation Expenses AND a $15,000 Relocation Incentive is authorized for this vacancy. A three year (3-yr) service agreement is required.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and controls the work of the Division. Revises and develops work methods to support division priorities. Ensures proficient resource utilization and quality of work performed and services rendered; writes/establishes policies and procedures within division. Maintains the highest technical and professional authority to make decisions in the types of claims considered most difficult or critical, or which commit the Federal Government to unusual liability. Forecasts workload of the Division, both short and long range so adequate funds, staffing, space, equipment and supplies will be planned for, budgeted, and provided. Reviews written correspondence to individuals, Congressional, White House, or other special inquiries for approval. Serves as technical advisor to the Service Center Manager and/or Regional Office Director for the administration of Compensation and Pension programs. Establishes and builds relationships with stakeholders to exchange or distribute information regarding agency programs or policies. Ensures equal opportunities for all division employees and supports Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy/goals. Collaborates with station management and Division Chiefs in deciding on and/or coordinating work-related changes affecting other units or divisions. Consults with supervisors and union representatives/officials to discuss and resolve employee performance issues, complaints or grievances. Promotion Potential: This position is being announced at the full performance level. Work Schedule: Standard 5-day, 8-hour, full time (40 hours a week) schedule, 8:00 am-4:30 pm; Monday - Friday. Hours may vary to effectively carry out the mission. Compressed/Flexible: Not available Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Veterans Service Representative (AVSCM)/PD# 37977A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required - Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, under 5 CFR 2634.904(a) prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter.

Requirements

• 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 period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• RELOCATION INCENTIVE of $15,000 AND PCS (BVO) Relocation Expenses are ONLY authorized for selectee/s choosing to physically relocate to the Official Duty location of St. Paul, MN
• Must sign a written agreement to complete 36 months of employment, commencing upon physical relocation and establishment of residence in the St. Paul, MN geographical location

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,05/28/2024 . 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 grade level.. 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. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: 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. Specialized experience is defined as comprehensive knowledge of veteran benefit programs or VBA business lines and laws affecting veterans' compensation and pension benefits to provide guidance and direction on claims and appeals processing. Supervised, managed, or served as a project lead to accomplish performance and project goals; possesses knowledge of employee relations (e.g., performance or conduct based actions) and/or labor relations (e.g., grievance processor negotiations) practices. 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: This work normally involves mental rather than physical exertion. This position is primarily sedentary with some walking, standing, bending, stooping and carrying of lightweight items (i.e. folders, claims files). 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/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address St Paul Regional Benefit Office 1 Federal Dr, Fort Snelling St Paul, MN 55111-4050 US
• Name: Elena Kabanova
• Phone: 303-914-2688
• Email: [email protected]