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The San Juan Regional Office administers a variety of services, including Compensation, Education, Insurance, Loan Guaranty, Pension, and Veteran Readiness and Employment, Loan Guaranty, and Fiduciary and guardianship services. Other services provided include outreach services for homeless, elderly, minority, and women Veterans; Public Affairs, Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD), and Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES).
Learn more about this agency11/25/2024 to 12/09/2024
$147,649 - $221,900 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—Yes - permanent change of station with an Appraised Value Offer relocation services and/or a recruitment/relocation incentive, of up to 25% of the applicant's current salary, may be authorized for highly qualified individuals. To be paid as at lump sum at the beginning of the service period and requires a 3-year service agreement for this specific position/location. For more information on PCS and AVO visit http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
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Yes
Yes
Yes
VA-SES-12180163-23-DG
775687800
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All groups of qualified individuals.
The position is located in the Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) San Juan Regional Office and reports to the Southeast District Director and Deputy Under Secretary for Field Operations. The responsibilities of the Regional Office Director include, but are not limited to:
1. Leads the regional office which provides benefits & services for Veterans, dependents, and beneficiaries.
2. Ensures policies and procedures consistent with corporate VA guidelines.
3. Provides executive leadership and direction to subordinate organizational units.
4. Manages available financial & human capital resources (includes presenting of regional budget).
5. Directs continuing programs for quality control in regional operations and implements corresponding actions.
6. Captures changing needs of varying customers via outreach in Veteran communities, conventions, etc.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Assignment of employees recruited from the continental United States to San Juan, PR will be for an initial tour of 3 years with subsequent tours of 2 years duration. Subsequent tours are subject to approval. Upon satisfactory completion of agreed upon tour(s) of duty outside the continental United States, employees in the Senior Executive Service (SES) will be reassigned to another SES position in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The primary languages spoken are English and Spanish. While not required, proficiency in both the English and Spanish language is desired. This knowledge may be demonstrated through education, experience, or a combination of both, (e.g. experience in translating, interpreting, or other work requiring the use of English and Spanish; or training at the Defense Language Institute, Foreign Service Institute, or comparable training). Candidates who lack proficiency in the language yet possess the experience and training to perform the duties of the position will be considered.
Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/Senior-Executive-Service/index.aspx.
Drug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for VA Senior Executive Service employment in any position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Step 1: ECQ qualifications
Step 2: Technical Qualification(s)
Step 3: VA Executive Resources Board
Step 4: Nominating Organization may conduct interviews
Step 5: Approval by the Selecting Official (may include additional screening)
Step 6: OPM Qualifications Review Board certification
A complete application for this position includes the following items:
1. Resume not to exceed 5 pages;
2. Written narrative response to address each Technical Qualification(s) not to exceed 2 pages each; and
3. Written narrative responses to address each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) not to exceed 2 pages each for a total of 10 pages; or
4. Proof of non-competitive eligibility (if applicable). Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career status in the SES and proof of certification of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, graduate of a Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility and your ECQs have been certified by the OPM QRB. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements.
Non-competitive applicants do not need to submit ECQ narratives but you must clearly state your status in your resume and submit a written narrative response to the Technical Qualification (s); not more than 2 pages per each TQ with a font size no smaller than 12 points. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process.
Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 12/09/2024 in order for you to be considered. Please read all instructions before you begin.
To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title and select Apply Online to continue.
The Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to the Executive Resources Board (ERB), a panel of SES members to determine the "best qualified" candidates. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/former SES executive or has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program and is QRB certified.
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/775687800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs mission is "to fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors."
The Senior Executive Service (SES) is comprised of the men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of government. These leaders possess well-honed executive skills and share a broad perspective of government and a public service commitment.
