Supervisory Veterans Claims Examiner

The VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Assistant Director is the lead supervisor, advisor, and subject matter expert on all VA Schedule for Regulation found in Part 4 of Title38 of the Code of Federal Regulations & is responsible for administrative policies related to rating-related claims and the evaluative criteria for conditions listed as service-related as part of the disability compensation benefits and program. This position is located in Compensation Service, VBA Central Office.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement: 06/15/2026.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT

: 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. For a GS-15 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14 level. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT

You may qualify based on your experience as described below: GS-15

Grade Level:

Specialized Experience:

The applicant must document knowledge of a complex field of laws, regulations and Federal legislation pertaining to the full range of veterans 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 :

Work is primarily sedentary but involves use of a personal computer so a degree of manualdexterity and visual acuity sufficient to use these tools is required. Occasional standing, bending, walking, and stooping are also necessary. Some slight physical effort is required in that incumbent lifts and carries reference books, files, and similar items. No special physical demands are required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ .