Veterans Benefits Field Rep I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) is seeking a Veterans Benefits Representative I to counsel veterans and their families in Warren County from Bowling Green. You will perform advisory duties, initiate claim preparation, and coordinate with local officials and media to advocate for veterans and their dependents.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least one year of related experience; a master's degree can substitute for the experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year of experience in administration, military affairs or veterans' benefits counseling.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterans benefits counseling and advisory duties.
• Initiate claim preparation for a designated region to establish veteran's service connected benefit claims.
• Coordinate with local government officials and media to support KDVA programs.
• Act as an agent and advocate on behalf of Kentucky's veterans and their dependents.

Skills

Veterans benefits counseling

Administrative experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Veterans Benefits Field Rep I

Pay Grade

12

Salary

$3,237.88 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

1111 Veterans Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) is charged with ensuring that all Kentucky veterans andtheir families obtain the benefits and services they have earned.

KDVA is looking for a career-minded, self- motivated and energetic Veterans Benefits Representative I to workin Warren County who possesses the skills, knowledge, and desire to perform the following:

• Veterans benefits counseling
• Advisory and advocate duties
• Initiate claim preparation for a designated region of the state to establish veteran's service connected benefit claims.
• Employee will coordinate with local government officials and media
• Act as an agent and advocate on behalf of Kentucky's veterans and their dependents.

KDVA administers numerous veterans programs and facilities such as:

• Veterans benefits
• Homeless Veterans
• Women Veterans
• Educational benefits
• Employment services
• 5 State Veterans cemeteries
• 5 state Veterans centers for long-term nursing care

The ideal candidate will work independently from Bowling Green, Kentucky, yet be part of a larger team to meetour commitment to serving Kentucky's Veterans.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of experience in administration, military affairs or veterans' benefits counseling.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Administrative experience will substitute for bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Travel on a statewide basis to meet with veterans and their dependents.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Donald Walbert at [e-mail] or 270-651-9578.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D