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Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)

DE · On-site

$52K/yr

The Field Examiner ensures that beneficiaries receive all the benefits they are entitled to, and takes necessary actions to protect their assets.Qualifications:To qualify for this position ...

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

DE · On-site

$52K/yr

The Field Examiner ensures that beneficiaries receive all the benefits they are entitled to, and takes necessary actions to protect their assets.Qualifications:To qualify for this position ...

Quest Diagnostics

PRN Mobile Phlebotomist / Examiner

Lewes, DE · On-site

$17.25 - $23.50/hr

PRN Mobile Phlebotomist / Examiner Field-Based (Travel Required) | Flexible / Dynamic Are you a phlebotomist looking for a dynamic role that gets you out of the lab and into the community? ExamOne, a ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for field examiner in Delaware is $92,951.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,600.00 and $116,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Field Examiners are professionals who conduct on-site inspections, audits, or investigations to ensure compliance with regulations and standards in various industries. They often work for government agencies, financial institutions, or regulatory bodies, and their duties can include reviewing records, interviewing personnel, and preparing detailed reports. Field Examiners play a critical role in identifying discrepancies, preventing fraud, and ensuring organizational accountability. Their work may involve travel to different locations and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

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To thrive as a Field Examiner, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in accounting, finance, or a related field—often supported by a relevant degree. Proficiency in financial auditing software, Microsoft Excel, and knowledge of regulatory compliance standards or certifications like CPA are typically required. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills help in conducting thorough examinations and reporting findings effectively. These skills ensure accurate evaluations, regulatory compliance, and clear reporting, which are critical for maintaining organizational and financial integrity.

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Field Examiners often encounter challenges such as incomplete or disorganized records, uncooperative personnel, and tight deadlines to complete thorough audits. They must be adaptable and resourceful, using strong communication skills to clarify information and resolve discrepancies. Collaboration with team members and clear documentation are essential to overcoming these obstacles and ensuring accurate findings for clients or regulatory bodies.
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Infographic showing various Field Examiner job openings in Delaware as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,951 per year, or $44.7 per hour.

Field Examiner

Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)

DE • On-site

$52K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

You will serve as a Field Examiner (FE) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), located in the Fiduciary Hub. The FE determines the payee (fiduciary) best suited to the needs and situation of VA beneficiaries who are incompetent due to legal, mental, or physical disability or minority. The Field Examiner ensures that beneficiaries receive all the benefits they are entitled to, and takes necessary actions to protect their assets.Qualifications:To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:08/17/2026.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants who are current Federal employees and who are current/former Federal employees must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
  • For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07 level.
  • For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09 level.
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
GS-09 Grade Level:
  • Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or higher. Specialized experience is defined as use of fact finding sources (i.e., conducting interviews, researching court records, etc.) to verify facts and obtain specific pieces of information; or, experience applying Federal, state and/or local laws and regulations to administer benefits programs or services; or, financial management experience for individuals or businesses. Examples include, but are not limited to:
  • Conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct, compiling findings, and composing reports of recommended action.
  • Determining an applicant's eligibility for welfare programs in accordance with state laws and program regulations. -OR-
  • Education Substitution: You must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or LL.B or J.D., if related.-OR-
  • A Combination of specialized experience and education: Equivalent combinations of Specialized Experience and Graduate level education. To compute, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond one year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
If you qualify based on your education, you must upload or fax a copy of your college transcript along with your application. If you are selected for the position, an official college transcript(s) will be required at your start date.
GS-11 Grade Level:
  • Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher. Specialized experience is defined as experience conducting interviews in a state and/or Federal benefit/ services program capacity to obtain essential information and assess an individual's competency to make valid decisions; or, expertise in personal financial management for individuals in exceptionally unique or complex financial situations. -OR-
  • Education Substitution: You must have a PhD. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or LL.M., if related. -OR-
  • A Combination of specialized experience and education: Equivalent combinations of Specialized Experience and more than two years, but less than three years of education, as described above. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. The divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond two years by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
If you qualify based on your education, you must upload or fax a copy of your college transcript along with your application. If you are selected for the position, an official college transcript(s) will be required at your start date.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week.
Physical Requirements: This job requires driving in government owned automobiles, often very long distances requiring overnight lodging. Some walking and climbing of stairs is required since interviews with VA beneficiaries are conducted at the residences of the beneficiaries.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.Education: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. Provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
All education claimed by applicants will be verified upon appointment. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications with your transcript to receive credit.
Note: You may submit unofficial transcripts when applying. However, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to provide an official transcript or a statement from the institution (e.g., from the registrar, dean, or other appropriate official) or equivalent documentation prior to the start date.Employment Type: OTHER

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