The Field Examiner (FE) determines the payee (fiduciary) best suited to the needs and situation of VA beneficiaries, who are incompetent due to legal disability, mental disability, physical disability or minority. The Field Examiner ensures that beneficiaries receive all the benefits they are entitled to and take necessary action to protect their assets.
Duties will be performed via mobile work at the following locations in the Fairfield, IL area: Wayne, Clay, Clinton, or Marion IL counties.
Specific duties include: Conducting independent field investigations to determine whether adult VA beneficiaries have the mental capacity to manage their own financial affairs, including VA benefits, in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations.
Performing on-site fact-finding visits to beneficiary residences and other locations within the regional jurisdiction to inspect the living environment and assess the beneficiary's social, economic, and functional adjustment. Conducting interviews and taking depositions of beneficiaries, their relatives, legal representatives, and disinterested community witnesses to gather information relevant to capacity determinations and fiduciary oversight.
Verifying the identity, existence, and authenticity of information provided by or about beneficiaries; and, in cases involving minor beneficiaries, determining or confirming the existence, identity, and legal custody of the minor.
Analyzing evidence gathered during field investigations to formulate independent recommendations regarding fiduciary arrangements, including the appointment, continuation, or removal of a fiduciary, based on the beneficiary's individual circumstances.
Preparing detailed written investigative reports documenting findings, analysis of evidence, and conclusions to support fiduciary program determinations, ensuring reports are accurate, well-organized, and appropriate for review by supervisors and other agency stakeholders.
Operating a government vehicle to conduct routine and regular travel throughout the assigned regional jurisdiction in support of field investigation responsibilities, in accordance with federal vehicle operation regulations. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.
Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. The grade progression for this position is GS-09 and GS-11. Work Schedule: Full time, 0730-1600 Monday through Friday Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Field Examiner; 36002A and 35902A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required.
OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be credited towards qualifications. Provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All education claimed by applicants will be verified upon appointment.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit. Note: You may submit unofficial transcripts when applying. However, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to provide an official transcript or a statement from the institution (e.g., from the registrar, dean, or other appropriate official) or equivalent documentation prior to the start date.
mara.budweg@va.gov · 515-323-7575
This position is with Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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