Veterans Benefits Field Rep I

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Veterans Affairs in Pikeville seeks a Veterans Benefits Field Representative I to advise and assist veterans and their families in securing earned benefits. This full-time role requires a bachelor's degree and one year of relevant experience, with state employment benefits and potential overtime.

You will initiate claim preparation, advocate for veterans, coordinate with local officials, and work statewide travel to serve Kentucky's veterans and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; substitution options exist (Master's degree substitutes for experience)
• 1 year of experience in administration, military affairs or veterans' benefits counseling
• Administrative experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree requirements on a year-for-year basis

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Veterans benefits counseling

Public speaking

Advisory/advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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: 146 Main Street, Pikeville, KY 40501 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 Pike 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 or advocate on behalf of Kentucky's veterans and their dependents.

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

The ideal candidate will work independently from Pikeville, Kentucky, yet be part of a larger team to meet ourcommitment to serve 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 Brian Bowman at [e-mail] or [phone].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D