Voluntary Services Specialist
The incumbent must use a wide range of voluntary program practices to improve the overall effectiveness of the Voluntary Service Program. The work involves using processes and methods from different disciplines (Human Resources , Fiscal etc.) The incumbent will be responsible for fiscal procedures (IFCAP), initiating policy and procedures, decision making, solving organizational problems, recruiting, training and placing volunteers , attending meetings representing the program and the Chief, Voluntary Service, attending and speaking at meetings of the Veteran & Fraternal Service Organizations as well c1s if necessary conducting regularly scheduled, quarterly VAVS meetings. In most instances, the Specialist can represent the Voluntary F1rogrnm at VA Hudson Valley HCS, at each campus and community based clinics, and in the surrounding community. Frequently, the Voluntary Service Specialist will have to act on his/her own initiative. The incumbent must totally understand and have a broad and thorough knowledge of the role of the Voluntary Service Program and its implementation within VHA, VAHVHCS and in the community. Work Schedule:
M-F 8:
00am - 4:
30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized For the GS-7 grade level you may qualify on education and/or experience as described below:
Superior Academic Achievement:
A Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA). SAA is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. I graduated in the top third of my graduating class. Class is defined as the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. OR I graduated with a Grade-point average of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0. This grade point average could have been determined based on 4 years of education or based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. OR I graduated with a grade-point average of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on courses required for my major field or courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. OR I am a member of a national scholastic honor society. (Unofficial Transcript Required) -OR- Education:
One full year of graduate level education in a field that provided the competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (Unofficial Transcript Required) -OR- Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in federal service that has equipped me with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position is experience developing and maintaining positive and successful relationships with community civic agencies, volunteers, staff, community groups, students, business people, and the general public. -OR- Combination of Education and
Experience:
an equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above to meet the total qualification requirements for this position. (Unofficial Transcript Required) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Educational Experience (ACWA)Mathematical Skills (ACWA)Rating (ACWA)Social Organizations (ACWA)Work Experience (ACWA) IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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; religious; 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. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
M-F 8:
00am - 4:
30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized For the GS-7 grade level you may qualify on education and/or experience as described below:
Superior Academic Achievement:
A Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA). SAA is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. I graduated in the top third of my graduating class. Class is defined as the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. OR I graduated with a Grade-point average of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0. This grade point average could have been determined based on 4 years of education or based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. OR I graduated with a grade-point average of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on courses required for my major field or courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. OR I am a member of a national scholastic honor society. (Unofficial Transcript Required) -OR- Education:
One full year of graduate level education in a field that provided the competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (Unofficial Transcript Required) -OR- Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in federal service that has equipped me with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience for this position is experience developing and maintaining positive and successful relationships with community civic agencies, volunteers, staff, community groups, students, business people, and the general public. -OR- Combination of Education and
Experience:
an equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above to meet the total qualification requirements for this position. (Unofficial Transcript Required) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Educational Experience (ACWA)Mathematical Skills (ACWA)Rating (ACWA)Social Organizations (ACWA)Work Experience (ACWA) IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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; religious; 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. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$49,976 to $79,472 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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