June 15, 1988
VA HANDBOOK 7610 (800)
CHAPTER 800. VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION - REGIONAL OFFICE -
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
1. APPROVAL OF CRITERIA
Criteria approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on June 15, 1988.
2. DEFINITION
Office of the Director:
a. The Director is responsible for the direction, control, budget estimates and operation of the complete departme ntal
program of benefits and services provided by the law, for veterans, their dependents and beneficiaries.
b. The Director is also responsible for internal supply management; for a space management program; and for a safety
and fire protection program.
3. PROGRAM DATA REQUIRED
a. Staffing projections by category (e.g., clerical, technicians, etc.) and percentages of men and women.
b. Medical Center Parking Analysis.
c. Projected number of joint use workstations (specify personal computers, word processors, microfiche/film, facsimile,
etc.).
d. Projected number of Computer (Target) Video Display Terminals,specify number of printers and word processors.
4. SPACE DETERMINATIONS
NOTE: Systems or modular furniture will be used for all new construction projects. Individual criterion is reduced by 10
percent where system/modular furniture is used. In new construction projects, funds for system/modular
furniture will be included in the project prospectus as part of activation costs.
Conventional
Modular Systems
a. Office, Director ......................................................................................26.0 NSM (280 NSF)
26.0 NSM (280 NSF)
This office, including a private toilet, should only be accessible
through the secretary, affording the control of visitors.
b. Office, Assistant Director ...................................................................21.4 NSM (230 NSF)
21.4 NSM (230 NSF)
This office will be used by the Assistant Director, to provide
administrative support and should be contiguous to the
Director's office.
c. Office, Secretary/Waiting ...................................................................11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
10.2 NSM (110 NSF)
This space is for secretarial duties for the Director and his
assistant which include: dictation, typing, filing, screening
visitors, and supervision of clerical staff.
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