Voucher Examiner

Veterans Health Administration • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

The Voucher Examiner serves in a developmental capacity, completing training and progressively more complex assignments to gain the experience needed to perform the full range of duties in the target position. The position examines travel vouchers in accordance with applicable guidelines and established procedures, applies travel examination requirements, and reviews routine and complex assignments. The examiner interprets relevant guidelines to resolve questions, addresses issues within the scope of training and guidance, and seeks supervisory assistance for unfamiliar or complex matters. On-the-job training and performance requirements are provided to develop proficiency in voucher examination.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., subject to change based on agency needs. Telework may be authorized, with eligibility discussed during the interview. This is not a virtual position. The work is primarily sedentary, with some carrying of computer reports, boxes, and ledgers. No pre-placement physical examination is required. Relocation and recruitment incentives, critical skills incentive, and permanent change of station are not authorized or approved.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the stated application, assessment, and qualification requirements. The position requires a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period. For GS-06 applicants, the announcement specifies one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05; current or former federal employees subject to time-in-grade rules must also meet those requirements. There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Complete the required application steps, including an online assessment measuring critical general competencies.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Applicants must meet the qualifications by the announcement closing date of October 28, 2026.
• Specialized experience: one year equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-05, typically involving basic invoice or document audits, maintaining financial or beneficiary travel information in automated systems, resolving routine payment or data issues, answering routine customer questions, or organizing and tracking voucher-related documents.
• Current federal employees and certain former federal employees must meet the GS-06 time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at GS-05, when applicable.
• A resume must include job titles, duty descriptions, employment dates by month and year, and average hours worked per week.
• A background/security investigation is required.
• Selected applicants must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Examine travel vouchers in accordance with applicable guidelines and established procedures.
• Apply knowledge of travel examination requirements when reviewing assigned vouchers.
• Review routine and complex travel voucher assignments.
• Interpret and apply relevant guidelines to resolve travel voucher examination questions.
• Address problems and inquiries within the scope of established training and guidance.
• Seek supervisory guidance on unfamiliar or complex issues beyond the scope of training.
• Complete on-the-job training and performance requirements to develop proficiency in voucher examination.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed