Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

This 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. The incumbent exercises technical and oversight responsibility for subordinate employees for the VR&E Division.

As a Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (SVRC) for the Louisville, KY VA Regional Office, Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Division, located either in out-based VR&E office, the Supervisory VRC (SVRC) is responsible for providing supervisory oversight to VR&E bargaining unit staff under the direct supervision of the Veteran Readiness and Employment Officer (VREO) and ultimately under the VR&E Officer. These duties include, but are not limited to the following: Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Reviews VR&E claimants' records to ensure compliance with regulations and procedures, and to promote among staff members high quality of performance in entitlement determinations, evaluation, planning, case management, and rehabilitation and placement services (organizational awareness). Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, adjusts short-term priorities, prepares schedules for completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, evaluates work performance of subordinates Prepares performance ratings, resolves disciplinary and performance problems, and assesses the on-going training needs of the employees (managing human resources). Communicates by giving advice, counseling, or provides instructions to employees on both work, personnel, and administrative matters (communication). Reviews electronic records and provides feedback for quality assurance, instructions to staff, contributes to the development of reports, congressional responses, inquiries, and special projects (written communication). Responsible for administrative actions affecting VR&E activity and provides advice, counsel, and provides instruction to individual employees and team on both technical and administrative matters (teamwork). Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework/Ad-hoc: Ad-hoc telework may be authorized as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, GS-13/ PD# 41423-0 Financial Disclosure Report: Yes, selectee is required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) Bargaining Unit: No

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness & whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In 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. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial 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 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary or trial period 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, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.