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Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

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Summary This Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor SVRC position is located within the Veteran Readiness and Employment Division VR&E. The incumbent of this position will serve as a Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Veteran Readiness and Employment VR&E Division in the Regional Office. The position supervises VR&E staff and is responsible for the administration and workflow of the division.

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Summary This Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor SVRC position is located within the Veteran Readiness and Employment Division VR&E. The incumbent of this position will serve as a Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Veteran Readiness and Employment VR&E Division in the Regional Office. The position supervises VR&E staff and is responsible for the administration and workflow of the division.

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Location 1 vacancy in the following location New York NY

No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible Yes-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.

Remote job No

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 125431 - 163062 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 13

Promotion potential None

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time

Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series 0101 Social Science

Supervisory status Yes

Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union No

Drug test No

Security clearance Other

Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive NCS Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type Suitability Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 306-13095422-26-DSS-NBU

Control number 890007900

This job is open to Help Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency This vacancy is ONLY open to current permanent careercareer conditional employees of the Veterans Benefits Administration and currentformer VA employees who are Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP eligible. For purposes of this job announcement Fiduciary Hub bargaining unit employees in the commuting area are considered facility employees.

Duties Help

Specific duties include Serves as a first level supervisor for the VR&E personnel located at the Regional Office or out based facility providing advice and guidance on unusual or unprecedented problems. The work supervised is vital to the processes through which VBA directly serves the public.

Responsible for interviewing and recommending selection of employees to the VR&E Officer. Is also responsible for training and monitoring performance of employees within the unit. Prepares performance ratings assist on preparing division reports resolves disciplinary and performance problems and assesses the ongoing training needs of the employees supervised at the out based locations.

Reviewing and providing consultation and supervision regarding the most difficult cases using expertise training and experience beyond the journeyman level of line VR&E Counselors. This also includes broad expertise of divisional operations to provide supervision and management of the Employment Coordinator and Program Specialist positions.

Providing quality assurance contributing to the development of reports such as Strategic Oversight and Analysis Review SOAR quarterly reports congressional and AVA inquiries and white papers. The SVRC is supervised and accountable to the VR&E officer with consultation of the Assistant VR&E officer.

Collecting data and preparing accurate reports and analysis as required by the VR&E officer including systematic analysis of operations SAOs and reports on special projects. Identifies and recommends to the VR&E officer changes needed for improvement of operations or service and acts as directed. The incumbent prepares a budget for travel funds for employees under their supervision and monitors the use of travel funds.

Providing technical support and supervision as needed for accomplishing the work of the unit. Analyzes interprets and managerially enforces the application of laws regulations and rules as they affect policies procedures and methods of operations. Also performs administrative and personnel management functions relative to staff supervised as directed

Promotion Potential None this is the full performance level of the position.

Work Schedule Full time Monday through Friday 800am to 430pm Compressed Flexible Not 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 PD414230

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. § 2634.904a. OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest. The selectee must submit the form before entering on duty and annually thereafter.

Requirements Help

Conditions of employment 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 consideryour performance and conductthe needs and interests of the Agencywhether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government andwhether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the 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.

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 12311959 You may be required to serve a probationary or trial period Selectees are required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed in a Federal position. Subject to backgroundsecurity investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements I-9 Acceptable Documents. Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Qualifications To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement on .10302026

BASIC REQUIREMENTS. To qualify for the VRC position candidates must meet the following basic requirements a. Education. Successful completion of a masters degree or higher in rehabilitation counseling rehabilitation services clinical rehabilitation counseling counseling psychology mental health counseling career counseling or social work from an accredited college or university. b. Internship or Experience Requirement. The required 1 supervised internship or 2 post-masters degree experience is described as follows 1 Supervised Internship The education in paragraph 3a must have included a supervised internship in rehabilitation counseling or case management specialization. The internship must have been supervised by a professional in vocational rehabilitation or a closely related professional field that typically has oversight for vocational rehabilitation programs. OR 2 Experience One-year post maters degree experience in direct delivery of professional vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities. c. Grandfathering Provision. VRCs employed in VBA on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title series and grade held including certifications that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard but met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed the following provisions apply VRCs who are grandfathered into the GS-0101 occupational series may be reassigned promoted up to and including the full performance level of a career ladder or changed to a lower grade within the occupation or placed in a supervisory or managerial position. VRCs who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of this qualification standard may not be extended or reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of this standard. If VRCs who are grandfathered under this provision leave the occupation they lose protected status and must meet the full qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the occupation.

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-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 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. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the announcement. In this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT You may qualify based on your experience andor education as described below

GS-13 Grade Level Specialized Experience In addition to meeting the basic requirements applicants must possess One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as experience in Veteran Readiness and Employment programs 1 a comprehension of independent living IL requirements 2 experience with psychological and vocational testing principles 3 experience with a broad range of vocational rehabilitation laws regulations rules and policies in the realm of implementing adjudicative decisions andor developing rehabilitation plans.

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 This position is primarily sedentary with some walking standing bending andor carrying lightweight items.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at httpwww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversightclassification-qualificationsgeneral-schedule-qualification-standards.

Education

A transcript submitted with your application must include your coursework and date of conferral of a Masters degree in vocational rehabilitation or related field.

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 httpope.ed.govaccreditation. 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 httpswww.ed.govaboutinitiativesinternational-affairsrecognition-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.

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 your 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 ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at httpwww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversightworkforce-restructuringemployee-guide-to-career-transition.

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.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer TJO. Please visit the Human Resources and AdministrationOperations Security and Preparedness HRAOSP httpswww.va.govEMPLOYEEdocumentsThe-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf

Reasonable Accommodation RA Requests If you believe you have a disability i.e. physical or mental covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. httpsappsupport-usastaffing.opm.govhcen-ussections45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information

For more information on the Who may apply eligibility requirements please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Expand Hide additional information 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.

Benefits Help

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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits 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.

How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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 Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Conflict Management - Manages and resolves conflicts grievances confrontations or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact. Influencing Negotiating - Persuades others to accept recommendations cooperate or change their behavior or opinion. Resolves points of difference by finding mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and agreement. Manages Resources - Selects acquires stores and distributes resources such as materials equipment or money. Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances. Collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work sets priorities and determines resource requirements determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

Supervisory Situational Judgement Test Applicants will be required to complete a Supervisory Situational Judgment Test SSJT as part of the assessment process for this position. The SSJT evaluates judgment decision-making and leadership competencies associated with effective supervision in a Federal work environment. This is not a timed test however the assessment is expected to take approximately 45 minutes or less to complete. This assessment is required for all applicants. If you do not complete the assessment it will result in an incomplete application and you will receive no further consideration.

Overstating your qualifications andor 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.

Benefits Help

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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits 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.

Required documents Required Documents Help

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 monthyear e.g. 052019 - 082022 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

Education Certification Licensure When relevant or required for the position include your possession of education certificationlicense and provide any required documentation such as transcripts andor details type and date of certifications andor licenses Education information should include Name of schoolinstitution Completion date Degree type Cumulative Grade point average GPA

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 most recent NON-award SF-50. The SF-50 must indicate proof of status and should identify your position title series grade step salary tenure and type of service Competitive or Excepted.

Your SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade To verify you meet Time-in-Grade requirements also submit a SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade held e.g. Promotion Appointment etc..

Current VBA Employees seeking a reassignmentchange to lower grade you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 non-award AND the SF-50 placing you into your current position.

An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the announcement. In this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

NOTE Award and General Adjustment SF-50s do not provide sufficient information will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time in grade. Recommended SF-50s include Within Grade Increases WGI Promotions and Appointments.

Additional Documents accepted Most recent Performance Appraisal VA Form 0750 Award SF-50s Documentation to be considered under non-competitive eligibility if applicable such as a member-4 DD-214 civil service preference letter or Schedule A letter. 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements 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 andor 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.

How to Apply Help Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position you must complete all required questionnaires assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section.

The application process is as follows Click the Apply Online button.

Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.

Click the Submit Application button prior to 1159 PM ET on the announcement closing date.

If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.

Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

Set aside about two 2 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments however most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link.

Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused.

Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at httpssupport-usahire.opm.govhcen-us.

To update your application including supporting documentation During the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account find your application record and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To view the announcement status or your application status Visit httpshelp.usajobs.govhow-toapplicationstatus. Your application status page is where you can view your application status USA Hire assessment completion status and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Beginning September 27 2025 Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge skills abilities and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.

Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.

Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF JPG JPEG PNG RTF TXT PDF ODT or Word DOC or DOCX. We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato if available. Other widely available options are Calibri Helvetica Arial Verdana Open San Source Sans Pro Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume Prioritize most relevant and recent experience Use concise results focused language Align language from the job announcement Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies Remove outdated or unrelated experience Use the USAJOBS resume builder

Additional guidance on this new requirement and resume building tools can be found at USA Jobs Help Center - Resume Page Limit Applicant Guidance on the Two-Page Resume Limit

Agency contact information Daniel Short Phone 410 230-4424 Email daniel.shortva.gov

Address New York Regional Benefit Office 245 W Houston St New York NY 10014 US

Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

Referred applicants may be contacted at any time during the hiring process. Please check all forms of communication including email voicemail and spam folders based on the contact information provided with your application regularly to ensure you dont miss any updates. Failure to respond to communications may result in you being disqualified from consideration. You will receive a final notification of results once a decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request

Required Documents Help

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 monthyear e.g. 052019 - 082022 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

Education Certification Licensure When relevant or required for the position include your possession of education certificationlicense and provide any required documentation such as transcripts andor details type and date of certifications andor licenses Education information should include Name of schoolinstitution Completion date Degree type Cumulative Grade point average GPA

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 most recent NON-award SF-50. The SF-50 must indicate proof of status and should identify your position title series grade step salary tenure and type of service Competitive or Excepted.

Your SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade To verify you meet Time-in-Grade requirements also submit a SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade held e.g. Promotion Appointment etc..

Current VBA Employees seeking a reassignmentchange to lower grade you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 non-award AND the SF-50 placing you into your current position.

An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the announcement. In this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

NOTE Award and General Adjustment SF-50s do not provide sufficient information will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time in grade. Recommended SF-50s include Within Grade Increases WGI Promotions and Appointments.

Additional Documents accepted Most recent Performance Appraisal VA Form 0750 Award SF-50s Documentation to be considered under non-competitive eligibility if applicable such as a member-4 DD-214 civil service preference letter or Schedule A letter. 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements 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 andor 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.

How to Apply Help

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position you must complete all required questionnaires assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section.

The application process is as follows Click the Apply Online button.

Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.

Click the Submit Application button prior to 1159 PM ET on the announcement closing date.

If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.

Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

Set aside about two 2 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments however most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link.

Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused.

Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at httpssupport-usahire.opm.govhcen-us.

To update your application including supporting documentation During the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account find your application record and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To view the announcement status or your application status Visit httpshelp.usajobs.govhow-toapplicationstatus. Your application status page is where you can view your application status USA Hire assessment completion status and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Beginning September 27 2025 Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge skills abilities and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.

Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.

Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF JPG JPEG PNG RTF TXT PDF ODT or Word DOC or DOCX. We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato if available. Other widely available options are Calibri Helvetica Arial Verdana Open San Source Sans Pro Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume Prioritize most relevant and recent experience Use concise results focused language Align language from the job announcement Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies Remove outdated or unrelated experience Use the USAJOBS resume builder

Additional guidance on this new requirement and resume building tools can be found at USA Jobs Help Center - Resume Page Limit Applicant Guidance on the Two-Page Resume Limit

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Agency contact information Daniel Short Phone 410 230-4424 Email daniel.shortva.gov

Address New York Regional Benefit Office 245 W Houston St New York NY 10014 US

Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

Referred applicants may be contacted at any time during the hiring process. Please check all forms of communication including email voicemail and spam folders based on the contact information provided with your application regularly to ensure you dont miss any updates. Failure to respond to communications may result in you being disqualified from consideration. You will receive a final notification of results once a decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

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Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request

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Agency contact information Daniel Short Phone 410 230-4424 Email daniel.shortva.gov

Address New York Regional Benefit Office 245 W Houston St New York NY 10014 US

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Summary This Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor SVRC position is located within the Veteran Readiness and Employment Division VR&E. The incumbent of this position will serve as a Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Veteran Readiness and Employment VR&E Division in the Regional Office. The position supervises VR&E staff and is responsible for the administration and workflow of the division.

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Location 1 vacancy in the following location New York NY

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Work site options Telework eligible Yes-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.

Remote job No

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Salary 125431 - 163062 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 13

Promotion potential None

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Work schedule Full-time

Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series 0101 Social Science

Supervisory status Yes

Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union No

Drug test No

Security clearance Other

Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive NCS Moderate Risk

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Background check type Suitability Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

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Announcement number 306-13095422-26-DSS-NBU

Control number 890007900

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