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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration |
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Albany, NY
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Veterans Benefits Administration
Job Announcement Number:
VB210831
Field Examiner
SALARY RANGE: 36,822.00 - 58,557.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, September 12, 2008
to Wednesday, September 17, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1801-07POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 10DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Albany, NY
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION
VBA DELEGATED EXAMINING UNIT - DETROIT
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Vacancy Identification Number:VB210831
Opening Date: Friday, September 12, 2008
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
ALL APPLICATION MATERIAL MUST BE RECEIVED BY Wednesday, September 17, 2008.
Position: Field Examiner-GS-1801-07
Promotion Potential: GS-10
Salary: $36,822.00 - $58,557.00
Location: Albany, NY 1 vacancy
Relocation Expenses:Not Authorized
Employing Agency: Veterans Benefits Administration
The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) is responsible for providing comprehensive benefits and services to America's veterans and their families, including compensation and pension, education, vocational rehabilitation, loan guaranty, and insurance benefits.A position at the VBA may find you working one-on-one with veterans and their families, or developing systems and procedures that manage benefits and services for veterans.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Applications will be accepted from all qualified U.S. Citizens.
Send Mail to:
HRC Baltimore
477 Michigan Avenue
Room 1120
Detroit, MI 48226-2614
For questions about this job:
Detroit DEU
Phone: (313)596-7213
Email: hrmdeu@vba.va.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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VB210831
Field Examiner
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for the GS-7 position, you must satisfy one of the requirements described below:
Specialized Experience. You must have one year of specialized experience described above equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service,
which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience must demonstrate skill in conducting professional interviews to obtain essential information and assess competency to make valid decisions; and knowledge of Fiduciary programs philosophy, objectives, identified outcomes.
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Graduate Education. You must have at least one full academic year of graduate level education that demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfactorily perform the work. One year of full-time graduate education is normally determined by the school you attended. If that number cannot be determined, 18 semester hours should be considered equivalent to one academic year of graduate study. Part-time graduate education is creditable on a pro-rated basis. If you qualify based on your graduate education, you must submit a copy of your official college transcript along with your application.
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Combination of Graduate Education and Specialized Experience. If you have some, but not all, of the graduate education AND specialized experience described above, you may still qualify by combining the amount of creditable education and experience that you do have. To do so, first calculate the percentage of qualifying education you have as a percentage of the education required. Next, calculate the percentage of specialized experience you have as a percentage of the experience required. Then, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% for you to qualify for the position at the GS-7 grade level. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate education (i.e., 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of acceptable specialized experience (i.e., 50% of the experience required) would satisfy the qualification requirements for the position. If you qualify based on a combination of graduate education and specialized experience, you must submit a copy of your official college transcript with your application.
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Undergraduate Degree and Superior Academic Achievement. You have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university or you possess an undergraduate degree in any field from an accredited college or university, AND you meet one of the following Superior Academic Achievement provisions:
a.Ranked in the upper 1/3 of your college class or major subdivision at the time you apply; OREarned election to a national scholastic honor society that meets the requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies other than freshman honor societies; OREarned a grade point average (GPA) of 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale based on all completed undergraduate courses, or all undergraduate classes completed during the final two years; OREarned a GPA of 3.45 or higher on a 4.0 scale based on all completed undergraduate courses in your major, or all undergraduate courses in your major completed during the final two years.
Regarding the Superior Academic Achievement provisions, if more than 10% of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) was taken on a pass/fail or similar basis, you can qualify only on the basis of your class standing or membership in an honor society.
All applicants must:All males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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BASIS FOR RATING:
Your rating will be based on an evaluation of your experience, education, training, and responses to the Supplemental Qualifications Statement (SQS) items and questions contained below as part of this announcement. Your application cannot be assigned an eligible rating without a completed SQS, and you must answer all of the required items and questions contained in the SQS, especially the questions contained in Item #25, otherwise your application will be rated ineligible. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Qualified candidates will be assigned a score between 70 and 100, not including additional points that may be assigned for veterans' preference.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your competencies in the following areas: ability to interpret and analyze material and make well-justified decisions from the analysis; skill in writing that reflects organization of subject matter and support for your position and conclusions; ability to effectively communicate orally; ability to effectively work with others in a team environment; and ability to determine priorities and successfully balance conflicting demands.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
VB210831
Field Examiner
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Albany, NY
MAJOR DUTIES:
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MAJOR DUTIES:
The incumbent conducts field examinations to determine and appoint fiduciaries for incompetent and/or legally disabled VA beneficiaries as the final step in the claims process; reassesses the competency status of the individual during each contact; establishes and authorizes the use of VA benefits and assets and provides ongoing case management services through scheduled and unscheduled follow-up visits and other contacts; ensures that funds are protected from waste, fraud, abuse, and takes follow-up action when required; ensures that the beneficiaries are aware of and receiving all Federal, State, and local benefits to which they, or their dependents, are eligible; conducts investigations as requested by other VA business lines or in cooperation with the Office of Regional Counsel and/or the Office of Inspector General; confers with fiduciaries personally regarding their duties and responsibilities and rights of their wards under various laws; answers inquiries regarding the gamut of duties falling within this jurisdiction; and provides training and assistance to Service Center employees on any issue within the incumbent’s jurisdiction. Incumbent will also be responsible for performing fiduciary duties which may include but are not limited to: making factual, legal and subjective determinations involved in the administration of all types of beneficiary estates; determining fund needs; authorizing release of funds from restricted accounts; review and auditing of accounts; drafting and preparing a wide variety of petitions and legal documents; taking action to detect embezzlement, fraud, or misappropriation by a veteran’s guardian or fiduciary.The incumbent must posses a valid drivers license.Overnight travel may be required.
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VB210831
Field Examiner
BENEFITS:
BENEFITS:
The following is a generic list of benefits that generally cover the benefits offered at Federal agencies.However, each hiring office may or may not be offering the benefits outlined depending on the nature of the position, location and type of appointment.
Time OffHolidays: 10 paid holidays a yearVacation: 2 1/2 weeks of annual leave per year, to startSick time: 2 1/2 weeks of sick leave per year Family and medical leavePaid military, jury and bereavement leaves
(Note: Unused annual leave can be accumulated and carried over from year to year, for a maximum of 6 weeks "banked" annual leave. Unused sick leave is carried over from year to year, with no maximum.)
Health CareMedical Care: The federal government offers numerous medical insurance options, including (but not limited to) preferred provider organizations (PPOs) and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) covering employees and eligible dependents.Dental: Many health plan options offer dental coverage.Vision: Many health plan options offer vision coverage.On-site Health Units: Some departmental locations have health care units on-site.
Life Insurance
The federal government offers numerous group life insurance policy options covering employees and eligible dependents.
Retirement
The current federal retirement system is one of the premier retirement programs in the country. This flexible, portable system features three retirement components: a retirement pension; a thrift-savings plan (employee controlled investment program); and social security.
Employee ProgramsService AwardsWellness ProgramsRecreational ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramCareer Development Program
Quality of LifeVolunteer programCareer developmentAlternate work schedule optionsTelecommuting (where possible)Child care facilities (at some locations)Employee Assistance Program (employee counseling)Relocation program (for placement in some positions) Fitness center (at some locations)Education assistance: On-the-job and formal training, as well as tuition assistance/reimbursementEducational seminars and cultural events (at some locations)
OTHER INFORMATION:
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OTHER INFORMATION:
You must be a United States citizen to apply.
VA policy requires all new employees to receive their Federal wage and salary payment through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).
Some positions within the VBA may have differing levels of sensitivity designations.Continued employment in these positions may be conditioned upon favorable adjudication of a Background Investigation per VA Handbook 0710. An investigation may be conducted after the effective date of selection. Persons receiving unfavorable adjudication are ineligible to remain in this position.
Use of postage-paid Government agency envelopes or the use of the government mail system to file job applications is a violation of Federal laws and regulations. Therefore, applications submitted through the government mail or in postage-paid Government envelopes will not be accepted when submitted.
To be eligible for Federal employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
APPLICANTS 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:All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
CTAP/ICTAP
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN-CTAP INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN-ICTAP)
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Please annotate the top of the first page of your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. To be considered well-qualified CTAP or ICTAP eligibles must meet the qualification standard and eligibility requirements for the position, including any medical qualifications and minimum educational and experience requirements; all selective factors, where applicable, and appropriate quality raking factors levels; any physical qualifications, with reasonable accommodation where necessary, to perform the essential duties of the position; any special qualifying condition(s) that the U.S. Office of Personnel Management has approved for the position, and; is able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the vacancy upon entry.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE (WITH AUTHORIZED EXCEPTIONS), LABOR ORGANIZATION, MARITAL STATUS, NON-DISQUALIFYING DISABLING CONDITION OR ANY OTHER NONMERIT FACTOR.
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