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VA Qualifications Standards

This is an online repository for qualification standards for title 5, hybrid title 38, and title 38 occupations in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Each qualification standard describes the minimum and grade level qualification requirements for the applicable occupation. This site is searchable using a keyword search feature or through sorting by personnel system, occupational title, occupational series, and former VA Handbook 5005 appendix number (as applicable). For standards not included on this site, visit the U.S. Office of Personnel Management site for Classification & Qualifications (OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards).

When reviewing a qualification standard, review each standard in its entirety to fully understand all requirements. Also note, some qualification standards apply to all VA positions in that occupational series. Others are specific to only positions organizationally aligned under a specific Administration or Staff Office.

The following VA policies are helpful for additional qualification-related information:

For questions about specific qualification standards, contact your servicing Human Resources (HR) Office or the HR Office listed in the job opportunity announcement.

VA Human Resources professionals with questions regarding these qualification standards may email the OCHCO RPPS Policy and Legislation team at RPPSPolicy@va.gov. Prior to contacting an RPPS team mailbox, please consult with your HR supervisor or HR officer for technical guidance.

Access a complete listing of VA Title 38 and Hybrid Title 38 Occupations here


AuthoritySeriesTitleIssue DateFormer Appendix
Title 5 Pathways Intern 3/1/2017 F4
HT38 0060 Chaplain 9/24/2020 G67
HT38 0101 Addiction Therapist 11/30/2022 G76
HT38 0101 Health and Wellness Coach 5/22/2024 N/A
HT38 0101 Rehabilitation Counselor 7/21/2020 G62
HT38 0101 Social Science Specialist (Crisis Responder) 11/3/2020 G64
Title 5 0101 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 7/28/2023 F2
Title 5 0102 Peer Support Apprentice/Peer Support Specialist 7/17/2012 F3
HT38 0110 Economist (in Development)
HT38 0180 Psychologist 1/7/2018 G18
Title 5 0181 Psychology Technician 4/15/2002 F5
Title 5 0181 Rehabilitation Technician 4/15/2002 F6
HT38 0182 Marriage and Family Therapist 4/18/2018 G44
HT38 0183 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor 4/3/2018 G43
HT38 0185 Social Worker 9/10/2019 G39
Title 5 0187 Social Work Associate 4/15/2002 F10
HT38 0188 Recreation Specialist (Yoga Therapy) 5/22/2024 N/A
Title 5 0189 Recreation Aid & Assistant 4/15/2002 F11
HT38 0189 Recreation Assistant (Tai Chi-Qigong Instructor) 3/1/2024 G75
HT38 0189 Recreation Assistant (Yoga Instructor) 2/21/2024 G78
Title 5 0201 Human Resources Specialist 1/13/2023 F1
Title 5 0301 Rehabilitation Medicine Coordinator 4/15/2002 F12
HT38 0343 Program Analyst (Informatics) (in Development)
Title 5 0403 Microbiologist 4/15/2002 F13
HT38 0601 Acupuncturist 2/7/2018 G53
Showing 1 to 25 of 97 entries

AuthoritySeriesTitleIssue DateFormer Appendix
Title 5 Pathways Intern 3/1/2017 F4
Title 5 0101 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 7/28/2023 F2
Title 5 0102 Peer Support Apprentice/Peer Support Specialist 7/17/2012 F3
Title 5 0181 Psychology Technician 4/15/2002 F5
Title 5 0181 Rehabilitation Technician 4/15/2002 F6
Title 5 0187 Social Work Associate 4/15/2002 F10
Title 5 0189 Recreation Aid & Assistant 4/15/2002 F11
Title 5 0201 Human Resources Specialist 1/13/2023 F1
Title 5 0301 Rehabilitation Medicine Coordinator 4/15/2002 F12
Title 5 0403 Microbiologist 4/15/2002 F13
Title 5 0642 Nuclear Medicine Technician 4/15/2002 F23
Title 5 0670 Associate Medical Center Director (Trainee) 4/15/2002 F28
Title 5 0670 Resident in Hospital Administration 4/15/2002 F29
Title 5 0701 Veterinary Medical Officer (Laboratory Animal Medicine) 1/31/2013 F32
Title 5 0905 General Attorney 10/15/2021 F36
Title 5 1060 Medical Photographer 4/15/2002 F33
Title 5 1320 Clinical Chemist 5/20/2021 F7
Showing 1 to 17 of 17 entries

AuthoritySeriesTitleIssue DateFormer Appendix
HT38 0060 Chaplain 9/24/2020 G67
HT38 0101 Addiction Therapist 11/30/2022 G76
HT38 0101 Health and Wellness Coach 5/22/2024 N/A
HT38 0101 Rehabilitation Counselor 7/21/2020 G62
HT38 0101 Social Science Specialist (Crisis Responder) 11/3/2020 G64
HT38 0110 Economist (in Development)
HT38 0180 Psychologist 1/7/2018 G18
HT38 0182 Marriage and Family Therapist 4/18/2018 G44
HT38 0183 Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor 4/3/2018 G43
HT38 0185 Social Worker 9/10/2019 G39
HT38 0188 Recreation Specialist (Yoga Therapy) 5/22/2024 N/A
HT38 0189 Recreation Assistant (Tai Chi-Qigong Instructor) 3/1/2024 G75
HT38 0189 Recreation Assistant (Yoga Instructor) 2/21/2024 G78
HT38 0343 Program Analyst (Informatics) (in Development)
HT38 0601 Acupuncturist 2/7/2018 G53
HT38 0601 Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient Specialist 5/14/2019 G42
HT38 0601 Blind Rehabilitation Specialist 3/13/2019 G41
HT38 0601 Clinical Perfusionist 7/2/2020 G63
HT38 0601 Cytotechnologist 11/25/2019 G61
HT38 0601 Diagnostic Medical Physicist 5/22/2024 N/A
HT38 0601 Genetic Counselor 2/21/2024 G51
HT38 0601 Histopathology Technologist 11/25/2019 G65
HT38 0601 Nuclear Medicine Technologist 12/10/2019 G19
HT38 0601 Registered Radiologist Assistant 6/7/2024 G54
HT38 0601 Registered Respiratory Therapist 3/12/2021 G11
Showing 1 to 25 of 72 entries

AuthoritySeriesTitleIssue DateFormer Appendix
Title 38 0601 Doctor of Chiropractic 6/16/2004 G16
Title 38 0601 Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary 4/15/2002 G9
Title 38 0602 Physician 4/1/2020 G2
Title 38 0603 Physician Assistant 9/27/2020 G8
Title 38 0610 Revised Nurse Qualification Standard 1/29/2024 G6
Title 38 0662 Optometrist 4/15/2002 G5
Title 38 0668 Podiatrist 4/1/2020 G4
Title 38 0680 Dentist 11/20/2017 G3
Showing 1 to 8 of 8 entries