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 with other divisions, agencies, employers, and rehabilitation facilities.
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 the 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.
Months of VR&E entitlement can result in monetary benefits for participants in training, payment of tuition and other forms of reimbursements, revolving fund loans, tutoring or reader services, individual instructor fees, financial responsibilities for the use and fiscal management of contracted counseling services, administrative travel, beneficiary travel, tools, supplies, equipment, and Employment Adjustment Allowances.
Additionally, the AVREO has oversight responsibilities for the VR&E items purchased through the Visa Purchase card program. 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 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 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 to include home adaptation, category one and two self-employment 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 will assist the AVREO as a member of the Director's staff and keeps the Director updated on critical matters. As requested, the AVREO may represent the Director at meetings conferences and conventions within and outside the Regional Office. When designated, assumes the Director's role in their absence.
The AVREO understands and sensitivity to the objectives of the EEO program and promotes workforce diversity through recruitment, coaching, and developmental activities, consistent with the merit system principles.
Specifically, the AVREO initiates nondiscriminatory practices and affirmative action for the area under their supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all employees; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of their skills.
Additionally, the AVREO is responsible for furthering the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to assure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives, and by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices regarding race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 07:00AM-03:30PM 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; 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 $146632 – $190627/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-14.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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