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Support Services Specialist

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Benefits Administration
Veterans Benefits Administration

Summary

The incumbent serves as a Support Services Specialist in the Support Services Division. In this capacity, the incumbent serves as a point of contact for internal and external customers on operational matters, and exercises program responsibility.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted this week · Apply in 3 days
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 25, 2026
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Ad-hoc telework may be authorized as determined by the agency policy
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$43,106 - $68,549 per year

Salary will be adjusted upon selection based on location.

Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 9
Promotion potential
9
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
345-2026-MG-12980494-NBU
Control number
873276000

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Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open ONLY to current, permanent (career/career conditional) employees of the Phoenix or Salt Lake City VBA Regional Office and current/former VA employees who are CTAP eligible. For purposes of this job announcement, Fiduciary Hub bargaining unit employees in the commuting area are considered facility employees.

Duties

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Specific duties are as follows:

  • Provides input for efficient utilization of space to include floor plans and design, ensuring proper cubicle design and required infrastructure.
  • Provides property management services including facilities, trouble calls, conducting inventories, and disposing of excess property.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day functions of the fleet management program by documenting authorized operators, scheduling utilization and maintenance and submitting required reports.
  • Responsible for the administration of the Personal Identify Verification (PIV) system, ensures proper issuance of PIV cards and manages administration roles. Acts as the PIV liaison as required.
  • Provide forms and publication services which consists of printing, reproduction and distribution of forms. Ensures equipment requirements are met for all forms and publications activities.
  • Provides input in the coordinating of building security with appropriate authorities. Provides input into the preparation of all reports associated with security.
  • Provides input in the planning and recommendations for procedural improvements in all administrative functional areas.
  • Coordinates with acquisition personnel in acquiring office supplies and equipment, then stores and distributes office supplies and equipment.
Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Telework Eligible: Ad-hoc telework may be authorized as determined by the agency policy
Compressed/Flexible: Yes per Agency guidelines. This is not a remote position.
Virtual: This IS NOT a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Support Services Specialist, PD#: 37331A, PD#: 37332A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: None
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily of a sedentary nature. There are occasional periods of walking, standing bending, and carrying of light items.
Bargaining Unit: Yes, this position is in the bargaining unit.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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 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.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Applicants must submit complete application packet before job closes. Required and accepted documents include resume and any other eligibility supporting documentation, (i.e. education, military service, and prior federal service SF-50's).
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • If you receive a conditional offer of employment you will be required to complete an Optional Form-306 Declaration for Federal Appointment (OF-306).
  • REAL ID Compliant Identification - Offices will no longer be able to validate Driver's licenses or state-issued (ID) cards that aren't REAL ID compliant. REAL IDs are required if you plan to use as a primary identification for I-9 purposes.
  • All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
  • You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/25/2026.

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below.

Specialized Experience:


For this Support Services Specialist, GS-0342-07 position. You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 level gathering data for information; applying knowledge of standardized processes and procedures to complete assignments and identifying problems from collected data.

OR

  • Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education directly related to the position. (You must provide transcripts). OR,
  • Combination: Applicants may qualify using a combination of specialized experience as stated in this announcement and graduate level education in an appropriate discipline that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. (This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.)
Specialized Experience:

For this Support Services Specialist, GS-0342-09 position. You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 level assisting with the facility, equipment, and/or service operation design projects; and assisting with analyzing or assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of an administrative program, function, or system.

OR
  • Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed Two (2) full years of graduate level education or a masters or equivalent degree in a major study - public administration, business, administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative or management fields related to the position to be filled. (You must provide transcripts). OR,
  • Combination: Applicants may qualify using a combination of specialized experience as stated in this announcement and graduate level education in an appropriate discipline that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. (This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.)
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 clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. https://www.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=1358&FType=2

Education

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Note: 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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transitio….

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), https://www.va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-In…

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Technical Competence
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Communications
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Reading Comprehension
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be contacted for an interview. As a part of the interview process, additional selection criteria may be administered by the hiring manager.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Veterans Benefits Administration

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families, and other beneficiaries.

The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE"). As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips.

Agency contact information

Michael Gerber
Phone
515-323-7575 X43265
Fax
515-362-7358
Email
michael.gerber2@va.gov
Address
Phoenix Regional Benefit Office
3333 North Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
US

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