Education Compliance Survey Specialist

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position serves as an Education Compliance Survey Specialist (ECSS) on the Investigations, Compliance, and Enforcement team within the Program Oversight & Accountability Division and is located geographically disbursed across the United States and responsible for providing compliance oversight of educational and training institutions within an assigned portfolio in support of the Education Service (EDU's) mission. This position reports to the Supervisory Program Oversight Specialist.

• Major duties include, but are not limited to: Verify institution has provided appropriate forms for compliance with Equal Opportunity Laws, Conflicting Interest and other documents required for the State Approving Agency (SAA )program approval of Veteran education benefits. Conduct investigation and evaluations pertaining to compliance with provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 404 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Interview students and school administrators or employees during the course of investigation to substantiate or refute allegations. Complete assigned Targeted Risked Based Reviews (TRBR) and Risk-Based Surveys (RBS). Conduct entrance and exit-briefings at educational and or training establishments, delineating results of survey findings with School Certifying Officials. Prepare compliance survey report which indicates whether discrepancies found on a prior survey have or have not been corrected, report any discrepancy found on the current survey and explains what additional action, if any, is required. Record payment discrepancies to include direct overpayments or underpayments made to the educational institution on behalf of a GI Bill beneficiary. Assist with liaison visits to educational institutions and training establishments. Other duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. The grade progression for this position is GS-09 and GS-11. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday- Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. 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. Position Description/PD#: Education Compliance Survey Specialist; 38798-A and 38799-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required, This position requires completion of a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) under 5 C.F.R. § 2634.904(a). The selectee must submit the form before entering on duty and annually thereafter. Bargaining Unit: Yes

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