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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 10079355
WARTAC Challenge:
The Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC) is a pilot program sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), in partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD), to train wounded warriors and transitioning Service members to process VA disability claims. WARTAC is open to Wounded Warriors and active duty Servicemen in the transition process (generally within 90 to 120 days of discharge). This 14-week training program provides participants with an opportunity to learn the skill set of a VA Veteran Service Representative (VSR) or Rating Veteran Service Representative (RVSR). The ultimate goal is to hire participants as a VSR or RVSR at VBA Regional Offices. Consequently, participants must meet performance standards, which include production and quality elements. If you meet one of the following Special Appointment Authorities you may be considered. However, you must also meet the qualifications for the position. You are required to select your top three (3) locations for which you wish to be considered for upon graduation. Ultimate selections will be used on the needs of the agency.
Veteran Recruitment Appointment (VRA) - This authority allows consideration of any Veteran who is service-connected disabled OR separated within the last three (3) years; OR in receipt of a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal; OR in receipt of the Armed Forces Service Medal for participation in a military operation AND separated under honorable conditions (honorable or general discharge).
*VRA authority only applies to positions up to the GS-11 level.
30 Percent or More Disabled Veteran - This authority allows consideration of any Veteran with a 30% or more service-connected disability.
Special Employment Consideration - VOW Act - WARTAC is open to Wounded Warriors and active duty Service members in the transition process (within 90 to 120 days of discharge). In accordance with the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, transitioning Service members must:
11/08/2017 to 11/22/2017
$44,075 - $57,302 per year
Salary may vary based on location
GS 7
57 vacancies in the following locations:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-Time
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395-18-003-AM-10079355
484106900
As a Veterans Service Representative you will work on veterans benefits claims and provide comprehensive services to America's Veterans and their families. The incumbent may be promoted to the full performance level (GS-10) without further competition after meeting time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements. Upon attaining the GS-10 grade level, the incumbent will be required to take the VSR Skills Certification test.
Incumbents of this position serve as the primary contact for the veteran and his/her representative or advocate and the decision-maker for compensation or pension claims. The VSR explains benefit programs and entitlement criteria, conducts interviews, identifies issues, gathers relevant evidence, adjudicates claims, and inputs data necessary to generate the award and notification letter to the veteran describing the decision and the reason for it. Specific duties include:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is sedentary.Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts; driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
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.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: federal employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. A well-qualified candidate is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualifications requirements for this position. A well-qualified candidate will demonstrate experience analyzing evidence (medical, benefit and/or legal documents), interpreting and applying laws, regulations and official guidance sufficient to evaluate the adequacy of collected Information to determine claimant eligibility for benefits and services. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility can be found here
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.
Applicants will receive equal consideration for selection without regard to political, religious, labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, non-disqualifying disabling condition, or age.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This is a bargaining unit position.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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 rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position.
The following documents are required:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/22/2017 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10079355.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/484106900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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