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Education Compliance Survey Specialist (ECSS)
Veterans Benefits Administration · Posted 60 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $62K – $111K Apply by Jul 24, 2026 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series ISFPISTP
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This position serves as an Education Compliance 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 EDU's mission. This position reports directly to the Supervisory Program Oversight Specialist.
What You'll Do
- →This position reports directly to the Supervisory Program Oversight Specialist.
- →Typical duties will include (not all inclusive): Prepares for compliance survey (audit) of an education and training program by examining and reviewing various informational sources.
- →Examines education records for enrolled students and ascertains enrollment data and award actions.
- →Verifies institution has provided appropriate forms for compliance with Equal Opportunity Laws, Conflicting Interest and other documents required for SAA program approval of Veteran education benefits.
- →Conducts 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.
- →Interviews 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).
- →Conducts entrance and exit-briefings at educational and or training establishments, delineating results of survey findings with School Certifying Officials.
- →Prepares 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.
- →Refer institution approval and payment discrepancies for action, as appropriate, to other VA personnel, and/or other regulatory agency and provides recommendations in cases of egregious or negligent reporting errors or possible fraud.
- →Assists with liaison visits to educational institutions and training establishments.
- →Aids in the preparation and dissemination of necessary compliance information, conducts face to face training, addresses deficiencies found during a compliance survey, and presents at school conferences and workshops advising school officials about VA regulations and directives.
- →Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the Agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓Additional Conditions of Employment are as follows: You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Applicants must submit complete application packet before job closes.
- ✓Required and accepted documents include resume and any other eligibility supporting documentation, (i.e. education, military service, and prior federal service SF-50's).
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements I-9 Acceptable Documents.
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
- ✓You may be required to serve a one year Supervisory Probationary Period.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education to be credited towards qualifications.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 683fd207-21ef-44a0-a890-7a99b0b4d5e7
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