IDVA-FIELD VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER (SANGAMON)

Illinoiscomptroller; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs in Sangamon County is seeking a Veterans Service Officer. This salaried position requires serving veterans with information and guidance on benefits, eligibility, and claims processes.

The role is based in Illinois’ public service workforce and supports the mission of the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Starting monthly salary is $5,127, with a full range to $7,135.

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IDVA-FIELD VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER (SANGAMON)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

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Job Requisition ID:57901
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 09/11/2026
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title:VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER - 47800
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,127 monthly; Full Range $5,127 - $7,135 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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