The Veterans Benefits Administration has a network of field locations where personnel provide Servicemembers, Veterans, their dependents, &survivors with information, advice and assistance regarding the availability and procurement of benefits under laws and regulations administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other agencies. One of the long-standing services is Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, (VR&E).
Specific duties include: - The AVREO assists the VREO and manages broad-based and multi-faceted programs through a team of supervisors and team leaders. Typically, the VR&E division is comprised of professional, administrative, technical and clerical staff members ranging in grades up to and including the GS-13.
The AVREO directs and supervises the administration of work involving eligibility criteria, vocational exploration, conducting assessments of both local labor market, plan development based on appropriate vocational goals, examination of medical information, making legally binding entitlement decisions, award adjustments, award authorization, and case management services.
- The AVREO has delegated authority on behalf of the VREO, to make decisions including basic eligibility for programs administered by the VR&E. - The AVREO has oversight responsibilities for the VR&E items purchased through the VISA Purchase card program. - The AVREO maintains essential resources for referral for special rehabilitation procedures.
Frequent collaboration and referrals are maintained with employers, school officials, medical and rehabilitation officials, contractors, state employment service personnel, and other community resources. - The AVREO provides advice and recommendations to meet major goals and assists with the assessment of priorities.
Makes decisions related to assigning and allocating program resources and directing and reviewing personnel within the assigned staff complement to accomplish the changing initiatives and emphasis established by the Central Office program managers. Must be responsive to dynamic nature of Veteran and beneficiary populations and needs within the jurisdictional area.
Assists with the development and implementation of plans to meet objectives; monitors progress toward the accomplishment of approved goals and takes steps to overcome any obstacles. - The AVREO provides administrative expertise in all phases of rehabilitation activities, including counseling, case management, rehabilitation plan development, and job development and placement.
The AVREO coordinates and integrates these operations and policies and with other divisions, agencies, employers, and rehabilitation facilities. - The AVREO plans, formulates, and implements operational procedures and policies to maintain efficient operating performance of professional and support staff.
- The AVREO provides internal policy direction and supervision of the RO VR&E staff through on-site visits and inspections, review, and analysis of standard or specifically requested data and individualized or telephonic and written communication. - The AVREO assumes final responsibility for proper interpretation and uniform application of laws, regulations, and instructions in conformance with mandatory policies, procedures, and practices, reconciling divergent opinions.
The AVREO may review personally the most difficult and complex cases and elements such as fraud, high cost programs, and independent living cases, re-entrance into a rehabilitation program cases, retroactive induction cases, and extension of entitlement cases. The AVREO approves cases involving Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE), to include cases in which large sums of money may be involved.
In addition, the AVREO oversees employees who do supplemental claim reviews and higher-level reviews procure counseling services and conduct formal hearings. - The AVREO is responsible for claims file and eFolder maintenance and operations including transfer of claims to the proper scanning vendor in a timely manner. Responsibility also includes management of operations, submitting and controlling award payment data and other data input.
Promotion Potential: None, this is the full performance level of the position Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. Telework may be approved only on a case-by-case basis with supervisory approval.
Routine or recurring telework is not authorized for this position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Vocational Rehab Counselor - AVREO; PD39403A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required. This position requires completion of a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) under 5 C.F.R. § 2634.904(a).
The selectee must submit the form before entering on duty and annually thereafter.
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://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications. 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.
This position is with Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-20.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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