Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Reasonable Accommodation)

This Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Reasonable Accommodation) position is with Veterans Health Administration (Department of Veterans Affairs) in Phoenix, AZ. The purpose of this position is to supervise a VISN Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Shared Service Unit (SSU) that provides services, support, and advice in RA in support of all VHA medical centers and the Network. Incumbent supports the provision of reasonable accommodations allowing VHA staff to perform the essential functions of their position. This position is organizationally aligned under the VISN Human Resources Employee/Labor Relations Division. Key duties: • This is a Detail/Temporary Promotion NTE One Year but may be extended or made permanent without further competition. Major duties includes but is not limited to: Serves as the RA subject matter expert (SME) to advise employees, applicants for employment, supervisors, and members of management regarding laws, regulations and procedures for RA. Serves as VISN Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator. Researches best practices in RA in federal government and stays abreast of changes, modifications, and revisions to laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008. Processes requests for accommodation to ensure that time frames are met, and procedures followed. Provides employees or applicants for employment with RA packages and advises them on the appropriate procedures for completing the package. Coordinates with other areas of Human Resources, including Recruitment & Placement, Employee/Labor Relations, Retirement Shared Service Office (RSSO) and Workers Compensation to ensure that the employee is advised of their rights under benefit programs which may be appropriate to them. Assists managers in determining the essential duties of a position and identifies barriers and possible modifications that would allow people with disabilities to perform said duties. Provides managers with information on RA and needs assessments for applicants and employees with disabilities. In consultation with Office of General Counsel (OGC) and Occupational Health, assesses potential accommodations and the effect each would have in allowing the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. In consultation with OGC, assists management in determining whether the requested accommodations pose an undue hardship to the agency. Coordinates with EEO offices, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Information Technology, VA designated physicians, Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program, or other resources to identify alternative effective accommodation options. Ensures coordination with appropriate staff or Agency Officials to provide adjustment to job duties or the work environment that assists an individual with a qualified disability to perform the essential functions of his/her position (i.e., requesting interpreters, ordering special equipment, arranging special computer software or requesting ergonomic adjustments, etc.). Analyzes regulations to develop operating procedures or processes for the RA program. Researches and writes responses to inquiries; plans, initiates, and/or conducts various HR program surveys, studies or evaluations. Develops and delivers briefings, status/staff reports, and correspondence to management to foster understanding of RA procedures. As necessary, engages in an interactive process with the employee, or applicant for employment, and his/her representative regarding the nature of the disability and the types of accommodation available to perform the essential functions of the position. Ensures Specialist works closely with General Counsel for requests where accommodation is either declined by employee or there is no accommodation that can be provided. Provides oversight on complex cases as necessary. Effectuates removal actions (i.e., medical inability or failure to perform as a result of a declination of accommodation) with coordination by Supervisory HR Specialist (ER/LR) and OGC as appropriate. Assigns appeals as a result of Reasonable Accommodation determination (i.e., EEO, grievances, etc.) to subordinate Specialists. As the VISN's SME, resolves the more complex and unusual problems and provides technical advice to specialists. Identifies the need for special projects to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiates milestones and goals. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:30am - 4:00pm) Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Reasonable Accommodation)/PD99934S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/22/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. The BASIC REQUIREMENT for the HR Specialist GS-0201 series is presumed met if found qualified at the GS-0201-7 level and above. To qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, you must meet the following listed Criteria: Criteria 2- Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in federal service that demonstrates HR management knowledge, concepts and principles and the performance of work in one or more of the HR specialty areas. Such experience may be gained in administrative, professional, technical or other responsible work positions in the public (i.e., Government or military) or private sector. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Managing and administering a VISN-wide Reasonable Accommodation (RA) program, including receiving, tracking, evaluating, and processing accommodation requests to ensure regulatory timelines and procedural requirements are met. Conducting RA assessments and coordinating complex accommodations, working with Occupational Health, Office of General Counsel, IT, facilities, EEO, and other stakeholders to identify effective accommodation options and determine if requests create an undue hardship. Providing authoritative advisory services on RA laws, regulations, and policies, including the Rehabilitation Act, ADA, and ADAAA, and interpreting VA/VHA/VISN RA guidance to advise managers, staff, and applicants. Explaining the RA process clearly and independently, delivering guidance on responsibilities, required documentation, deadlines, and decisions to employees, supervisors, senior leaders, and union representatives. Maintaining confidential RA records in accordance with federal requirements, ensuring proper handling of medical documentation, secure storage, and need-to-know disclosure practices. Developing and improving RA program procedures, analyzing regulations, creating operating guidance, conducting studies, providing statistical reporting, and delivering briefings to leadership on RA trends and compliance. . View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.