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The Rating VSR career advancement is GS-9/10/11/12. After advancement through the career ladder grade levels, the incumbent may be promoted to the full Performance Level (GS-12) without further competition after meeting time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements. Upon attaining the GS-12 grade level, employees will be required to take the Rating VSR Skills Certification test.
Individuals (s) selected for this position must be available to attend a mandatory 8-week consecutive training session. This training may require official government travel away from the permanent duty station to a different city and/or state. Flexitour is not available during training.
04/15/2024 to 04/15/2025
$0 - $0 per year
GS 09
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
12
No
GS-996-09 External Template
3254102400
· Analyzes claims to determine if diseases and/or injuries were incurred or aggravated by military service in the line of duty for purposes of compensation, treatment or hospitalization.
· The Rating VSR determines Service-Connection percentages of disabilities permanent and total disability and entitlement to compensation, pension and vocational training.
· The Rating VSR assures proper application of the Rating Schedule and other applicable instructions, and is fully accountable for proper analysis, appropriate development, and final rating determinations.
· The Rating VSR provides consultative advice and assistance to VSRs.
· The Rating VSR actively participates in meetings and training sessions and is expected to lend his/her expertise in developing Veterans Service Representatives’ skills as they relate to evidence gathering for rating decisions.
· The Rating VSR acts as an advocate for veterans and their beneficiaries in their dealings with other VA elements and organizations that affect their claims.
Applicants must meet time in grade and specialized experience requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-in-grade: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
Specialized Experience: "Applicants must have One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Employment examples may include, but are not limited to:
OR
Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-09 level. To qualify based on education the applicant must have two (2) full years of graduate level education or a masters or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
OR
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-09 level. To compute, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond one year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: You must submit transcripts if you are using education to qualify for this position. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must report only 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. *****For foreign education, a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency must be submitted with your transcript.*****
Work Schedule:8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Position Description Title/PD#: XXXXXX
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses [are/are not] authorized for this position.
Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their applicant or resume. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF15, Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document their entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx.
SPECIAL NOTE: In accordance with DVB Circular 20-83-12, if a panel is required, Vietnam Era Veterans (VEV) and special disabled veterans will receive preference as follows: 10% of the maximum points possible will be added to the rating of qualified veterans with at least a 30% service-connected disability and VEV with a service connected disability of 10% or more. VEV who do not have a service-connected disability will receive 5% of the total possible points. Eligible employees are responsible for making sure their military service and disability status is correctly documented in their Electronic Official Personnel Folder (e-OPF)
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., mental retardation (intellectual disabilities), severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) based on your application for this position.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
The following documents are REQUIRED:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please carefully follow the instructions listed in the How to Apply section of this vacancy announcement. Failure to do so may affect your final rating or consideration for employment.
To apply for this position,
you must provide a complete Application Package (See “Required Documents” section below). The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, April 25, 2024To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the bottom of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Be sure to upload the required documents before you submit your application. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
Note: To change or update your application, simply re-apply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx), select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you cannot apply online: you will need to complete the Occupational Questionnaire (View Occupational Questionnaire) by submitting your answers on the 1203FX form (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf) and faxing the completed form with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144. The 1203FX form will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload: Complete the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using 648937. You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application. Fax your documents to (478)757-3144. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
After the vacancy announcement closes and a referral certificate is issued, an electronic notification letter - or e-mail - will be sent to applicants who provide an e-mail address. Otherwise, you will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service within 2 to 4 weeks.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/3254102400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
