“… The incumbent reports directly to the Executive Director (Political/SES), who reports directly to the Secretary VA. OAWP’s primary responsibilities are to: Advise and assist the Secretary in using all available authorities to discipline or terminate employees who violate the public’s trust in carrying out their duties on behalf of veterans; identify statutory barriers to the Secretary’s authority to discipline or terminate any employee who has jeopardized the health, safety, or well–being of a veteran and report such barriers for recommended legislative changes; establish processes to ensure swift and effective resolution of veteran’s complaints at VA; ensure adequate investigation and correction of wrongdoing at VA and protect employees who lawfully disclose (whistleblower process) from retaliation…” Read More Here.
VA posts role seeking SES to Advise the Secretary on the termination of employees who violate the public’s trust
