Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Veterans Benefits Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist job is with the Veterans Benefits Administration, in the Veteran Readiness and Employment program. The specialist coordinates rehabilitation services for Veterans and service members and acts as a liaison between service providers and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many vacancies exist in Pacific District locations in western states. This is a standing register, and occasional travel may be expected.
It may close early. Yes, this is a standing register with cut-off dates for referrals, and referrals are made every three weeks. The first cut-off is November 23, 2026, and the second is December 14, 2026.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. The agency clarifies that all U.S. citizens may apply.
What you would do
- Provide case management for Veterans and service members in rehabilitation programs.
- Coordinate rehabilitation services, employment services, and financial decisions.
- Train and supervise contract service providers to meet professional standards.
- Make minor adjustments to rehabilitation plans to meet original goals.
- Research community resources and funding for program participants.
- Assess employability and help develop employment assistance plans.
Do you qualify for GS-9 to GS-11?
With experience: To qualify at GS-9, you need 1 year of experience at least equal to GS-7 in rehabilitation, counseling, disability, health, employment, or human development, plus career development theory. To qualify at GS-11, you need 1 year of experience at least equal to GS-9 in similar fields, including work with people who have multiple disabilities, are homebound, or have serious mental disabilities.
With education: A major in vocational rehabilitation, vocational or educational counseling, or a related field can meet the education requirement. For GS-9, a master's degree or 2 full years of graduate study can replace experience, and for GS-11, a doctoral degree or 3 full years of graduate study can replace experience. You may also combine experience and education.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, 2 pages maximum, showing hours per week, inclusive dates, and level of experience
- Transcripts if you qualify through education, unofficial copies are accepted at first
- DD-214 showing all dates of service and character of service if claiming veterans' preference
- SF-15 and VA letter showing disability percentage if claiming 10-point preference
- CTAP or ICTAP supporting documents if claiming that eligibility
How you will be rated: You must meet the minimum qualifications, and your resume must clearly show your experience, or you will not be referred. Referred applicants are rated on USA Hire competencies and agency-specific skills, and may be asked for written answers, a work sample, or an interview.
Tips for this job:
- Your resume must list hours per week and exact start and end dates for each job, or that experience will not count.
- Do not copy the announcement's duties or specialized experience text into your resume.
- If you use education to qualify, include a transcript showing the degree conferred date.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Compressed and flexible schedules are available.
Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.
Conditions of employment:
- 1 or 2-year probationary period
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Subject to background and security investigation
- Online onboarding and Form I-9 identity documents required
- Driver's licenses that are not REAL ID compliant are not accepted as identification after May 7, 2025
- Criminal history is not requested before a tentative job offer
- Mostly sedentary work with some walking, standing, and light carrying
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $61,722 – $121,371 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- GS-9 to GS-11 · General Schedule
- Locations
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- San Diego, California
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Boise, Idaho
- Oakland, California
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Los Angeles, California
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Seattle, Washington
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Reno, Nevada
- Portland, Oregon
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- Many
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Vocational Rehabilitation (1715)
- Announcement
- CASK-13101439-27-DCA(PAC-D)
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