Job Title:Assistant Director, Houston VARO
Department:Department Of Veterans Affairs
Agency:Veterans Benefits Administration
Job Announcement Number:12-20M1-694417-VBA-016-DNS
SALARY RANGE: | $128,231.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: | Thursday, June 28, 2012 to Thursday, July 19, 2012 |
SERIES & GRADE: | GS-0340-15 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | Full Time - Permanent |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:15 | |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | 1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: Houston Metro Area, TX United States |
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: | VA Agency Employees Only |
JOB SUMMARY:
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 694417 (Please include on all documents)
Our mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
- You must be a US citizen
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
- Minimal travel is required
- Relevant experience (see Qualifications below)
- Relocation Expense Authorized
KEY REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES:
The incumbent serves as the Assistant Director of the Houston VA Regional Office. The Assistant Director is responsible to the Under Secretary for Benefits through the Director 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.
The Assistant Director is responsible for the coordination, integration, and management of the Veterans benefits and administrative programs of the Regional Office. The Assistant Director shares with the Director responsibility of the pursuit of optimum performance in all program areas, emphasizing priorities established by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Under Secretary for Benefits
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include the delivery of Veterans benefits services such as:
- Compensation and Pension Service
- Loan Guaranty Service
- Vocational Rehabilitation Service
- Education Service
- Any benefit delivery service business line performed in a regional office setting.
To qualify at the:
- GS-15 level, applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level.
Time-In-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. The handbook is available for your review on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/alph-ndx.asp.
Note: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted 5 points tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the qualifications for this job. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. We will evaluate your qualifications and eligibility and notify you if you meet the qualification requirements.
All applicants will be evaluated based on the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
1). Ability to direct (plan, organize, control, review, etc.) and supervise the work activities of a multi-divisional regional office organization.
2). Ability to orally communicate complex information to the public and employees.
3). Ability to analyze, comprehend and apply decisions derived from a variety of complex data or information.
4). Knowledge of Veterans benefits or associated administrative and/or support programs.
5). Knowledge of personnel management systems (to include equal employment opportunity requirements) administered on merit principles.
6). Ability to review and/or initiate written communication derived from complex and technical material.
Note: If you are determined to be best qualified, the hiring manager may contact you to provide narrative responses to the above KSA's
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BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information, please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp.
The Department of Veterans Affairs may offer Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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 (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
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 employees 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.
Drug Free Workplace: If this is a drug testing designated position (DTDP) as defined in Presidential Order 12564, tentative selectees may be subject to pre-employment testing for illegal drug use. Testing will be conducted in accordance with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Guidelines for Drug Testing Programs. Tentative Selectees who refuse to be tested will be denied employment
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HOW TO APPLY:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, July 19, 2012.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the bottom of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is easier, faster, and provides more information as applications are processed.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application, simply reapply through your account in USAJOBS. After applying, return to USAJOBS (https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx) to see the status of your application, including any messages that may have been sent to you.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire.
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to (478) 757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
1. Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 694417.
2. Fax your documents to (478) 757-3144.
2. Fax your documents to (478) 757-3144.
The following documents are required:
- Résumé or Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612).
- Responses to the occupational questionnaire.
- Most recent Non-Award SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action for proof of Merit Promotion eligibility; failure to submit this SF-50 will result in you not being considered for this position.
- Most recent performance appraisal
- Veteran's Preference documentation: DD214, VA letter, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference)
- ICTAP/CTAP (provide proof of eligibility; refer to the checklist link below for the required documents), if applicable
Use this checklist to make sure you have submitted everything!
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Dessiree Newman-Smith
Phone: (202)461-9450
Email: DESSIREE.NEWMAN-SMITH@VA
.GOV
Phone: (202)461-9450
Email: DESSIREE.NEWMAN-SMITH@VA
.GOV
Agency Information:
VBA Central Office HRS
1800 G St NW
Washington, DC
20006
USA
VBA Central Office HRS
1800 G St NW
Washington, DC
20006
USA
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating. We will also review your application to make sure that your résumé supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your résumé does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking or numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified when your rating is determined.
