As the Assistant Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Officer (AVREO) serves as the professional consultant and technical expert in administering and advising in areas of education, training, psychological testing and evaluation, counseling, rehabilitation, job development, and placement for disabled veterans receiving VA benefits.
Specific duties include: Assists the VREO and manages broad-based and multifaceted programs through a team of supervisors and team leaders. The AVREO has delegated authority on behalf of the VREO, to make decisions including basic eligibility for programs administered by the VR&E. Maintains essential resources for referral for special rehabilitation procedures. Provides advice and recommendations to meet major goals and assists with the assessment of priorities.
Provides administrative expertise in all phases of rehabilitation activities, including counseling, case management, rehabilitation plan development, and job development and placement. Provides internal policy direction and supervision of the RO VR&E staff through onsite visits and inspections, review, and analysis of standard or specifically requested data and individualized or telephonic and written communication.
Assumes final responsibility for proper interpretation and uniform application of laws, regulations, and instructions in conformance with mandatory policies, procedures and practices, reconciling divergent options. Provides oversight of Privacy Act/FOIA requests. Ensures staff responds timely to Congressional, White House and other special inquiries concerning VA benefits for Veterans and other claimants.
Responsible for the development of subordinate supervisors regarding administrative, managerial, and leadership skills. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: 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 Rehabilitation 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. Bargaining Unit: No
Transcripts is need only if you are using education to qualify. (Unofficial and/or Official) must also show that the degree has been awarded/conferred and the date awarded. 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.
jennifer.lott2@va.gov · 601-364-7010 X45121
This position is with Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $125776 – $163514/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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