Supervisory Veterans Service Representative (VSCM)
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
The Supervisory Veterans Service Representative (Veterans Service Center Manager) manages the Veterans Service Center (VSC) operations through a staff of personnel responsible for claims processing providing information advice and assistance on all types of VA benefits to Veterans and their dependents and for providing outreach services to stakeholders.
The Supervisory Veterans Service Representative (Veterans Service Center Manager) responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Planning organizing coordinating directing and controlling the work of the division.
- Directs staffing placement assignment and training of division personnel to manage division workflow/productivity.
- Directs program activities for the delivery of VA benefit programs for Veterans their dependents and beneficiaries.
- Exercises final authority for the full range of divisions personnel actions.
- Ensures proficient resource utilization and quality of work performed and services rendered; writes/establishes policies and procedures within division.
- Maintains the highest technical and professional authority to make final decisions in the types of claims considered most difficult or critical which commit the Federal Government to unusual liability.
- Forecasts both short and long range workload of the division so adequate funds staffing space equipment and supplies will be planned for budgeted and provided.
- Approves written responses to Congressional White House and other special inquiries concerning VA benefits.
- Serves as technical advisor to Regional Office Director for the administration of Compensation and Pension programs.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with various civic and Veteran organizations.
- Ensures equal opportunities for all division employees and supports Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy/goals.
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 Veterans Service Representative (VSCM)PD37978A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Relocation Expenses Only.
Financial Disclosure Report: Required; This position requires completion of a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) under 5 C.F.R. 2634.904(a). 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.
Bargaining Unit: No
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year supervisory probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public 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.
- 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 or trial period
- Selectees are required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed in a Federal position.
- 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 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.
- Relocation Expenses are ONLY authorized for selectee/s choosing to physically relocate to the Official Duty location of New York NY.
To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:10/02/2026.
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-15 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14.
- If you are a current VBA employee requesting a reassignment or change to lower grade via this vacancy announcement you must currently hold the GS-15 (or higher) and the promotion potential of your current position must be at least GS-15.
GS-15 Grade Level:
Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher. Specialized experience is defined as:
- Expert knowledge of Veteran benefit programs or VBA business lines and laws affecting Veterans compensation and pension benefits to provide authoritative guidance and direction on claims and appeals processing.
- Supervised managed or served as a project lead to accomplish performance and project goals; possesses knowledge and/or practical application of employee relations ( e.g. performance or conduct based actions) and labor relations ( e.g. grievance process or negotiations) practices.
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
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 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 job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
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 Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) 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. ( more information on the Who may apply eligibility requirements please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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 Experience:
Manager