Veteran Readiness and Employment Officer (VREO)

Veterans Benefits Administration

Montgomery (AL)

On-site

USD 148,000 - 192,000

Full time

10 days ago

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PCS relocation

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Job summary

Veterans Benefits Administration in Montgomery, AL seeks a Veteran Readiness and Employment Officer (VREO) to lead the VR&E division and provide direction to professional staff. The role oversees eligibility, plan development, job development, and case management services, ensuring policy compliance and effective rehabilitation outcomes.

The position requires strong leadership, program administration experience, and familiarity with EEO objectives.

Qualifications

Transcripts required if you are using education to qualify.
Official transcripts or registrar statement may be required prior to start.
If using foreign education, submit Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript.

Responsibilities

Directs and supervises VR&E program administration.
Provides admin/tech direction to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and staff.
Manages eligibility criteria, plan development, medical review, and entitlement decisions.
Reviews complex cases including fraud, high-cost programs and special categories.

Education

Education qualifications recognized by US Department of Education

Job description

Veteran Readiness and Employment Officer (VREO)

Hiring Agency: Veterans Benefits Administration
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Veteran Readiness and Employment Officer (VREO) manages the Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E) division and is responsible for providing administrative and technical direction and professional leadership to a professional and technical staff of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and clerical staff.

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties include: Directs and supervises the administration of work involving eligibility criteria, vocational exploration, conducting assessments of both the local labor market, plan development based on appropriate vocational goals, examination of medical information, making legally binding entitlement decisions, award adjustments, award authorization, and case management services.

Provides administrative expertise in all phases of rehabilitation activities, including counseling, case management, rehabilitation plan development, and job development and placement.

Review the most difficult and complex cases and elements such as fraud, high cost programs, independent living cases to include home adaptation, category one and two self-employment cases, re-entrance into a rehabilitation program cases, retroactive induction cases, and extension of entitlement cases.

Provides internal policy direction and supervision of the RO VR&E staff through on-site visits and inspections, review and analysis of standard or specifically requested data and individualized or telephonic and written communication. Maintains knowledge of special incentives and hiring preferences for Veterans and ensures that outreach is conducted.

Understands and is sensitive to the objectives of the EEO program and promotes workforce diversity through recruitment, coaching, and developmental activities, consistent with the merit system principles Work Schedule:Full time, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 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#: Veteran Readiness and Employment Officer (VREO); PD38427A Relocation: Authorized. Relocation expenses and services (Permanent Change of Station - PCS) are authorized.

PCS covers the relocation of a household for government convenience when transferring between duty stations. By accepting PCS, the selectee agrees to remain in Federal service for 12 months after the move. Failure to complete the service period may require repayment of PCS expenses. Financial Disclosure Report: Required. This position requires completion of a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-450) under 5 C.F.R. § 2634.904(a).

The selectee must submit the form before entering on duty and annually thereafter. Bargaining Unit: No

Requirements & Education

Transcripts is need only if you are using education to qualify. (Unofficial and/or Official) must also show that the degree has been awarded/conferred and the date awarded. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications. You may submit unofficial transcripts when applying.

However, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to provide an official transcript or a statement from the institution (e.g., from the registrar, dean, or other appropriate official) or equivalent documentation prior to the start date.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $147945 - $192331/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.