HR Specialist: Reasonable Accommodation Expert

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, St.

Louis campus, VCS, is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator) to lead accommodation matters, guiding employees, managers and supervisors in applying laws and agency policies. The role reports to the Chief Human Capital Officer and emphasizes case management, documentation, and collaboration with EEO and OGC to ensure accessible, compliant processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of general HR experience.
• Knowledge of Federal HR regulations (38 U.S.C. 7802, Title 5, Title 38).
• Ability to interpret HR policies and guide managers and staff.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator and SME for laws and procedures.
• Coordinate with HR, EEO, and OGC to inform employees' rights.
• Identify essential duties and modifications for disabilities during accommodation.
• Track accommodation requests and support forms and reports.
• Conduct interactive discussions with employees/applicants about accommodations.
• Facilitate the interactive process to implement accommodations.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

HR experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years HR experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, St.

Louis campus, VCS, is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator) to lead accommodation matters, guiding employees, managers and supervisors in applying laws and agency policies. The role reports to the Chief Human Capital Officer and emphasizes case management, documentation, and collaboration with EEO and OGC to ensure accessible, compliant processes.