The purpose of this position is to supervise Worklife/Benefit (WLB) and Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Shared Service Unit (SSU) that provides services, support, and advice in WLB and RA in support of all VHA medical centers within HSA 2.2 & HSA-2.4. *This is a Detail/Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed 120 days. Opportunity may be extended or made permanent without further competition.*
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards This is a Detail/Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed 120 days. Opportunity may be extended or made permanent without further competition Major duties include but are not limited to the following: Serves as the RA subject matter expert (SME) to advise employees, applicants for employment, supervisors, and members of management regarding laws, regulations and procedures for RA.
Incumbent promotes organizational efforts to support a balance between work and personal life that fosters employee engagement and productivity by providing federal leave program and Worklife/Employee benefits services to VHA employees and supervisory/managerial staff. Incumbent also supports the provision of reasonable accommodations allowing VHA staff to perform the essential functions of their position.
Incumbent is responsible for supervising and administering a VISN's Federal Worklife/Employee Benefits Program, including Federal Leave Programs, employee group life insurance, health benefits, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and other Worklife programs.; Serves as VISN Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator.
Researches best practices in RA in federal government and stays abreast of changes, modifications, and revisions to laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
Coordinates with other areas of Human Resources, including Recruitment & Placement, Employee/Labor Relations, Retirement Shared Service Office (RSSO) and Workers Compensation to ensure that the employee is advised of their rights under benefit programs which may be appropriate to them. Assists managers in determining the essential duties of a position and identifies barriers and possible modifications that would allow people with disabilities to perform said duties.
Provides managers with information on RA and needs assessments for applicants and employees with disabilities. Ensures staff are creating, maintaining, and tracking a VA-approved system of records separate from the employee's personnel file for all requests for accommodation, including medical or other documentation provided.
This position is responsible for supervising and administering a VISN's Federal Worklife/Employee Benefits Program, including Federal Leave Programs, employee group life insurance, health benefits, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and other Worklife programs.
Responsibilities include the following: The mastery and implementation of VA/VHA/VISN policies and regulations associated with these programs To brief management and all VISN leadership on the status of these programs To train subordinate staff and VISN staff and management regarding the latest information Preparing communications regarding current and future requirements and information and serving as the VISN's policy and regulatory subject matter expert (SME) for these programs.
Plans and conducts studies and analyses of the work-life needs throughout the Network. Analyzes the information/data from reports and/or study findings, conducting research, and prepares detailed responses to VISN Chief HR Officer. As the VISN's SME, resolves the more complex and unusual problems and provides technical advice to specialists. Identifies the need for special projects to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiates milestones and goals.
Performs a full range of supervisory duties relating to supervision of WLB and RA Shared Services staff. Plans and directs work, assigns tasks, evaluates work performed, advises employees, selects applicants to fill vacant positions, handles complaints, grievances, and disciplinary problems regarding subordinate staff. Ensures adequate training of subordinates. Provides advice and direction regarding production and quality requirements.
Evaluates unit productivity, quality, regulatory compliance, and technical competence. Makes changes in work assignments and workflow; balances workload among positions to increase effectiveness of operations. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00am - 4:30pm EST (subject to change based on agency needs) Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory HR Specialist (ER/LR) - Reasonable Accommodation & Worklife Benefits/PD99934S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Qualifying education for the GS-0201 series includes courses and programs in HR, HR development, HR management, business, business management/administration, industrial relations, labor relations, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, organizational development, management, organizational behavior, pre-law/law, legal studies, health care management/administration, public administration, public policy, human services, leadership and/or humanities.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/.
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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
lesley.horton@va.gov · (205) 933-8101 X334006
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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