Program Specialist Iv-Doe

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Requisition No:869471

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PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV-DOE -

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day. Tuition waiver available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).

*** Multiple Program Specialist positions may be filled from this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date***

Applications are being sought from all geographic areas; however, relocation expenses are not allocated. The main office of operation is located in St. Petersburg, Florida, however, this may be a telework position assigned to another part of the state. The exact location has yet to be determined. Input from the chosen applicant pertaining to the individual’s Florida location will be taken into consideration.

Up to 90 days of training, in St. Petersburg, Florida, in-person, virtually, or in the field, will be required regardless of the remote location.

This position performs all duties necessary for the inspection, approval, monitoring, compliance and supervision of courses or programs pursued by veterans and eligible persons participating in GI Bill® education and training programs according to the provisions of Chapters 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36 of Title 38 of the United States Code and Section 510 and Chapters 1606, and 1607 of Title 10 of the United States Code.

This position will establish communication and nurture cooperation among the federal government, the state government, and education/training institutions in reference to the execution of GI Bill® education/training benefits to veterans and their eligible dependents.

Through the interpretation and application of federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures, analyzes data and evaluates institutional and training establishment information to determine if academic, vocational, technical, apprenticeship, on-the-job and flight training programs meet the requirements necessary to be approved for participation in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefit programs. Provides oversight and monitors those institutions and establishments that are approved for participation to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Conducts inspection and oversight visits at facilities, to include Risk Based Surveys and Supervisory Visits, and investigates complaints regarding possible violations of existing regulations. Upon VA’s request, may also perform Targeted Risk Based Reviews, or other VA requested visits. Provides consultative and training services as well as technical assistance to institutions and training establishment personnel. Assists with the planning, development and implementation of outreach activities to encourage participation in VA education and training programs by organizations and by veterans and their eligible dependents.

Assists and advises veterans and their eligible dependents and advocates with purpose and passion by linking them to superior services, benefits and support.

• A Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of full-time employment related to GI Bill® Education Benefit Programs; or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of full-time employment related to GI Bill® Education Benefit Programs; or a Doctoral Degree with 1 year of full-time employment related to GI Bill® Education Benefit Programs (Degrees must be from accredited institutions of higher learning and accreditor must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education)
• Related full-time employment must have been as a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Education and Training employee; or as a State Approving Agency (SAA) employee; or within the realm of a VA School Certifying Official.
• Related full-time employment must have…