Director

Summary

The incumbent serves as Director of the VA Regional Office. The Director is responsible to the Under Secretary for Benefits through the District Director for the effective, efficient, and economical direction, control, and operation of the Veterans Benefits Administration’s program of benefits and services provided by law for Veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries. *PCS – Relocation Expenses with Temporary housing is authorized for this position within applicable regulations.*

Duties

• Specific duties include: Responsible for the coordination, integration, and management of the Veterans benefits and administrative programs of the Regional Office.
• Shares with the District Director responsibility for the pursuit of optimum performance in all program areas, emphasizing priorities established by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Under Secretary for Benefits.
• Provides executive oversight, evaluation, and leadership for the following VBA programs and services at the Regional Office: Compensation and Pension, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, Information Resources and Technology, Budget/Finance, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Equal Employment Opportunity, and VBA education and loan programs assigned to the Regional Office.
• Responsible for the efficient and effective direction, control, and operation of the Regional Office and the delivery of benefits and services provided by law for Veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries.
• Ensures the efficient and effective use of staff and financial resources in the administration of VBA programs at the Regional Office.
• Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday – Friday, hours to be determined by hiring office.
• Compressed: May be available as determined by the hiring office.
• Telework: Ad-hoc telework may be authorized as determined by the agency policy.
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Position Description/PD#: Director; PD37956A Relocation Incentives: Authorized.
• Relocation expenses and services (Permanent Change of Station – PCS) are authorized for this recruitment.
• PCS is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with the transfer between duty stations or facilities.
• In consideration of the payment of expenses for travel and transportation, the selectee agrees to remain in federal service for twelve (12) months following the date of transfer.
• Failure to complete all conditions of the obligated service may result in repayment of travel/transportation expenses.
• Click here for more information. *Temporary housing is authorized for this position within applicable regulations.* Financial Disclosure Report: Required – Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, under 5 CFR 2634.904(a) prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter.

Requirements

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period , your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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 probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selectees are required to service a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed in a Federal position. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements I-9 Acceptable Documents.

Education

There is no education substitution at this grade level.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or an interview. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Decision Making – Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Organizational Awareness – Knows the organization’s mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. Planning and Evaluating – Determines objectives and strategies; coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors and evaluates the progress and outcomes of operational plans; anticipates potential threats or opportunities. Written Communication – Reviews and/or initiates written communications derived from complex and technical material effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information to present clear and concise written guidance/policy or other materials as needed.

Leadership – Inspires, motivates and guides others toward goal accomplishment; coaches, mentors, and challenges subordinates; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations; models high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for the individual by applying these values to daily behaviors. Oral Communication – Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Required Documents

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package to include the documents detailed below.
• Resumes may not exceed two pages and must be legible for review of eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.
• Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified.
• Failure to submit the documents as specified may result in loss of consideration for this job announcement.
• Resume: Contact Information: Name and how best to contact you, including email address and phone number Relevant Work Experience: For each relevant work experience, make sure you include: Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions) Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 – 08/2022) The number of hours you worked per week Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications.
• Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement Optional Details: When relevant, include: Current Security Clearance Job-related training Language skills Organizations and affiliations Professional publications Eligibility for special programs (e.g., military spouses, individuals with disabilities, etc.
• A copy of your TWO most recent (2024/2025-VA Form 0750) performance appraisals (annual rating of record *with a documented rating*) and associated performance standards.
• NOTE: Applicants unable to provide your most recent performance appraisal MUST provide a valid written explanation for its absence.
• Current Federal Employees: Your most recent APPOINTMENT SF-50.
• The most recent 1XX or 5XX SF-50 proving status.
• This SF-50 should identify your appointing legal authority, position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).
• Your SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade and step (e.g., Within Grade Increase, Promotion, Appointment, etc.) in order to verify time-in-grade requirements.
• Current VBA Employees: If you are seeking a reassignment/change to lower grade, you must submit a copy of your most recent appointment SF-50 and an SF-50 that reflects when you entered your highest grade and step as described above.
• Additional Documents accepted: Award SF-50s CTAP documentation – RIF notice, SF-50 showing VA employee, and performance appraisal Please use this checklist to make sure you have included all documents required for your application.
• You will not be contacted for additional information.