Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Federal Weekend Shift Specialist and enjoy exceptional benefits, competitive salaries, and a rewarding career serving our nation's heroes. This weekend-only position offers unparalleled work-life balance with Monday-Friday availability off, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, paid holidays, and tuition assistance. We're seeking dedicated professionals in New York, NY to deliver critical support services during weekend hours.
As a cornerstone of federal service, this role provides stability, career advancement opportunities, and the satisfaction of meaningful public service. Employees receive 13 days of paid vacation annually, 13 sick days, and access to federal employee discounts. Our inclusive workplace culture supports diverse talent while maintaining the highest standards of service excellence.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive veteran support services during weekend shifts (Saturday-Sunday)
- Process and verify federal benefit applications with 99% accuracy
- Coordinate with federal agencies to resolve complex veteran inquiries
- Maintain confidential records in compliance with federal regulations
- Conduct weekend outreach programs for underserved veteran communities
- Train and mentor new weekend shift personnel on federal protocols
- Generate weekly performance reports using federal databases
- Support emergency response operations during weekend on-call rotations
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Minimum 2 years federal or government experience
- Proficiency in VA benefits systems (e.g., VBMS, VBA)
- Valid New York State driver's license
- Ability to obtain and maintain Tier 3 federal security clearance
- Weekend shift availability (mandatory Saturday/Sunday hours)
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field preferred
- Experience with veteran advocacy organizations highly valued