What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisory Veterans Service Representative (VSCM). position at Veterans Benefits Administration?
Duties
The Veterans Service Center Manager (VSCM) is responsible for the administration and management of the Veterans Service Center providing information and assistance to Veterans and their dependents regarding Veterans' rights and benefits under laws administered by VA and other agencies. The VSCM is responsible for directing and supervising the administration, control, and direction of VA's compensation and pension programs through a team of Service Center Supervisors. The VSCM provides leadership and direction to the Veterans Service Center and coordinates its activities with other divisions within the regional office. The VSCM serves as liaison with civic and Veterans' organizations in the various Veterans benefit programs to coordinate efforts and enhance cooperation with VA. The VSCM ensures equal opportunities for all Veterans Service Center employees and supports EEO goals and is responsible for budgetary controls and expenditures for the Veterans Service Center.
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 Veterans Service Representative, 37979A
Relocation Expenses: Authorized. Relocation expenses and services (Permanent Change of Station - PCS) are authorized. PCS covers the relocation of a household for government convenience when transferring between duty stations. By accepting PCS, the selectee agrees to remain in Federal service for 12 months after the move. Failure to complete the service period may require repayment of PCS expenses.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Bargaining Unit: No
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Required
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
Additional Conditions Of Employment Are As Follows
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:08/31/2026.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
GS-14 Grade Level
Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher.
The applicant's specialized experience must document the following: A thorough knowledge of a complex field of laws, regulations and Federal legislation pertaining to the full range of Veteran's benefits and a comprehensive and thorough knowledge of state, federal and local benefit programs in order to be able to explain them, both orally and in writing, to individuals of all educational backgrounds.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week.
Physical Requirements:The work normally involves mental rather than physical exertion. The work is mostly sedentary; however, there may be some walking, standing, and carrying of light items.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Additional information
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP),
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The Veterans Service Center Manager (VSCM) is responsible for the administration and management of the Veterans Service Center providing information and assistance to Veterans and their dependents regarding Veterans' rights and benefits under laws administered by VA and other agencies. The VSCM is responsible for directing and supervising the administration, control, and direction of VA's compensation and pension programs through a team of Service Center Supervisors. The VSCM provides leadership and direction to the Veterans Service Center and coordinates its activities with other divisions within the regional office. The VSCM serves as liaison with civic and Veterans' organizations in the various Veterans benefit programs to coordinate efforts and enhance cooperation with VA. The VSCM ensures equal opportunities for all Veterans Service Center employees and supports EEO goals and is responsible for budgetary controls and expenditures for the Veterans Service Center.
- Responsible for the administration and management of the Veterans Service Center providing information and assistance to Veterans and their dependents regarding Veterans' rights and benefits under laws administered by VA and other agencies.
- Participates in the formulation of policies, development of human resources, staff development, fiscal planning, and program evaluation of the Service Center.
- Coordinates functions with other divisions and service organizations that have an impact on the processing of Veterans claims.
- Responsible for direct supervision of Service Center coaches and, through them, assigned personnel. Recommends selections, prepares performance ratings, reviews serious disciplinary actions, hears and resolves grievances, and makes recommendations for incentive awards and/or promotions involving personnel under his/her jurisdiction.
- Responsible for the quality of service to Veterans and beneficiaries as related to the rating activity, including determinations of quality level and taking positive supervisory steps to correct deficient quality.
- Ensures equal employment opportunities for all Service Center employees.
- Assumes responsibility for budgetary controls and expenditures of fund allocation for the Division.
- Provides timely responses to Congressional, White House and other special inquiries concerning VA benefits.
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 Veterans Service Representative, 37979A
Relocation Expenses: Authorized. Relocation expenses and services (Permanent Change of Station - PCS) are authorized. PCS covers the relocation of a household for government convenience when transferring between duty stations. By accepting PCS, the selectee agrees to remain in Federal service for 12 months after the move. Failure to complete the service period may require repayment of PCS expenses.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Bargaining Unit: No
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Required
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the Agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Additional Conditions Of Employment Are As Follows
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- You may be required to serve a Supervisory probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
- Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:08/31/2026.
- TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: As a current Federal, GS employee you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- For a GS-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13.
- If you are a current VBA employee outside of the commuting area seeking reassignment or change to lower grade via this vacancy announcement, you must currently hold the GS-13 (or higher) and the promotion potential of your current position must be at least None.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
GS-14 Grade Level
Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher.
The applicant's specialized experience must document the following: A thorough knowledge of a complex field of laws, regulations and Federal legislation pertaining to the full range of Veteran's benefits and a comprehensive and thorough knowledge of state, federal and local benefit programs in order to be able to explain them, both orally and in writing, to individuals of all educational backgrounds.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week.
Physical Requirements:The work normally involves mental rather than physical exertion. The work is mostly sedentary; however, there may be some walking, standing, and carrying of light items.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at
Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Additional information
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP),
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.