- Position Title
- WARTAC-Rating Veterans Service Representative
- Agency
- Veterans Benefits Administration
- Announcement Number
- CASF-12185451-24-JMB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, November 9, 2023 to Friday, November 17, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you currently employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
3.
Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
4.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR,
- are a disabled veteran; OR,
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Assessment 1
1.
Please indicate your current military installation.
Instruction: Select from the list below, all locations you are willing to attend training if selected for the opportunity.
2.
Please select from any and all locations listed below you would be willing to attend the training.
Selections will be based on needs of the government, current active vacancies, and then preferences of the candidate as best as possible.
Note: If you select distance Learning (Please be advised if you reside in the local commuting area for the listed locations, you will be required to report in-person to attend the training).
Selections will be based on needs of the government, current active vacancies, and then preferences of the candidate as best as possible.
Note: If you select distance Learning (Please be advised if you reside in the local commuting area for the listed locations, you will be required to report in-person to attend the training).
3.
Once the course is completed, please select any and all locations you will be willing to accept as your final duty location if selected for this WARTAC opportunity.
Duty location selections/placement will be based on needs of the government, current active vacancies, and then preferences of the candidate as best as possible.
Duty location selections/placement will be based on needs of the government, current active vacancies, and then preferences of the candidate as best as possible.
4.
Please indicate your top three duty locations in preference order.
Instruction: In accordance with VA Notice 22-13: Pre-Employment References Policy, pre-employment reference checks have been incorporated into the selection process. Hiring officials must conduct pre-employment reference checks with a current or previous supervisor prior to HR staff extending a tentative offer.
5.
Question: In the textbox below, please provide the name, telephone number and email address of at least three (3) professional references who were able to directly observe your work. One (1) of these references must be your current supervisor. Please also indicate in the textbox below if you prefer to be contacted before your current or previous supervisor is contacted, or if you prefer to provide your references upon request. You will be asked upon selection to provide your immediate supervisors reference. A form will be provided and must be returned within
*Note: Hiring Officials may request alternate/additional references.
*Note: Hiring Officials may request alternate/additional references.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
6.
This vacancy is being used to fill the Rating Veterans Service Representative positions using the WARTAC hire initiative at VBA. This is a custom posting. You must qualify under a Veterans Recruitment Hiring Authority.
Your application must provide all supporting justification for a VRA eligibility. Do you meet the VRA eligibility and have you provided all required supporting documents to support this claim?
To be eligible, the Veteran applicant must be:
- in receipt of a campaign badge for service during a war or in a campaign or expedition; OR
- a disabled veteran, OR
- in receipt of an Armed Forces Service Medal or Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for participation in a military operation, OR
- a recently separated veteran (within the last 3 years), AND
Your application must provide all supporting justification for a VRA eligibility. Do you meet the VRA eligibility and have you provided all required supporting documents to support this claim?
Instruction: Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. Please answer the following questions below regarding your previous knowledge, skills and abilities. The following section is used to determine your job-related experience and/or education. Your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Please respond with the answer that best describes your experience and/or training. Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. Select only one response. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your selections are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position following acceptance. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application and ensure your application package is fully submitted and supports your responses.
Your application package will be reviewed to verify answers. Please ensure your resume clearly reflects specific details of experience, lists complete dates of employment, and indicates if the employment was part time (list hours per week) or Full time to properly credit your experience.
Resume/CV required Resume: Your resume should include the following information for each job that you list: Job title; Complete Workplace Addresses; Duties (be as detailed as possible); Month and year start/end dates (e.g., June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time, part-time status (include hours worked per week).
Example:
Claims Examiner Health Right Insurance, 1234 Anywhere USA3/10/2020-5/20/2022 Full time
I was responsible for and completed the following tasks:
Helpful training links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XeSxzezvY8 Applying to federal jobs… how it works.
What to include on a FEDERAL resume - YouTube Federal resume training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY5Z_pfFUK4 Looking for jobs and applying to Fed jobs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-fYgeDJpYI The Federal Employment Process: Resources and Frequently Asked
Your application package will be reviewed to verify answers. Please ensure your resume clearly reflects specific details of experience, lists complete dates of employment, and indicates if the employment was part time (list hours per week) or Full time to properly credit your experience.
Resume/CV required Resume: Your resume should include the following information for each job that you list: Job title; Complete Workplace Addresses; Duties (be as detailed as possible); Month and year start/end dates (e.g., June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time, part-time status (include hours worked per week).
Example:
Claims Examiner Health Right Insurance, 1234 Anywhere USA3/10/2020-5/20/2022 Full time
I was responsible for and completed the following tasks:
- Examined reports thoroughly to make sure the evaluation process was error-free.
- Verified the reasonableness of rewards.
- Accepted, denied, or referred a claim to an expert.
- Convene with claimants to resolve differences.
- Processed claims according to verification of eligibility, interpretation of program benefits, and provider contracts.
- Correctly matched authorizations
- Coordinated benefits and other health coverage.
- Adhered to established standards.
- Identified and report billing errors.
- Ensured legal compliance and approve or deny insurance claims while assisting adjusters when needed,
Helpful training links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XeSxzezvY8 Applying to federal jobs… how it works.
What to include on a FEDERAL resume - YouTube Federal resume training
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY5Z_pfFUK4 Looking for jobs and applying to Fed jobs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-fYgeDJpYI The Federal Employment Process: Resources and Frequently Asked
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
7.
Do you have at least one year of full-time specialized experience or educations at, or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band as identified within the Qualifications Specialized Experience section and criteria listed in the Job posting for the grade level you are applying to?
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.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
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.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
8.
The Warrior Training Advancement Course (WARTAC) open to Wounded Warriors and active duty Servicemembers in the transition process within 90 to 120 days of discharge only.
Please indicate if you meet this requirement.
Please ensure you include your pre-discharge letter with your application.
Please indicate if you meet this requirement.
Please ensure you include your pre-discharge letter with your application.
9.
Please indicate when you will be separated from Active Duty Military Service.
If separation date is unknown, due to Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) process please indicate when stage 8 VA exam was complete.
This will be needed to schedule your official start date for final placement.
If separation date is unknown, due to Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) process please indicate when stage 8 VA exam was complete.
This will be needed to schedule your official start date for final placement.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
10.
Must have attended a mandatory WARTAC briefing conducted by VA within the last 12 months. Have you completed this briefing; and was it in the last 12 months?
11.
Must have attended a mandatory WARTAC briefing conducted by VA. Please enter the date and location you attended this mandatory briefing.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
12.
Applicants must have attended a Career SkillBridge briefing facilitated by DOD/DHS within the last 12 months to be eligible for consideration. Have you attended this briefing as required?
13.
Applicants must have attended a Career SkillBridge briefing facilitated by DOD/DHS within the last 12 months to be eligible for consideration. Please indicate when you attended this training, and ensure to upload your certificate with your application.
Failure to up-load documentation may result in disqualification.
Failure to up-load documentation may result in disqualification.
14.
If you have a current DOD ID Card. Please enter your DOD ID Number as found on the back of you card.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.