Veterans Service Representative
Veterans Service Representative
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$ 52162 - 56890
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Job Description
Title: Veterans Service Representative
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I
Hiring Range: $52162$56890
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
Location:Petersburg Benefits Office
Agency Website:www.dvs.virginia
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
Serve Virginias veterans their dependents and family members by ensuring they receive the benefits support quality care and recognition they have earned through their service and sacrifice. To advocate for and assist veterans and their dependents in the preparation presentation and prosecution of all lawful and ethical veterans claims for benefits to which they are entitled. To educate veterans and dependents on the services and benefits offered by Virginia and the federal government. To conduct outreach to promote VDVS and the programs offered.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to veterans benefits is preferred. Experience with the military and / or military veteran communities. Ability to interpret complex laws and regulations and apply to casework. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Customer service and public speaking skills. Some overnight travel and regular community outreach to include some weekends or holidays is required.
Additional Considerations
Must be eligible for accreditation to represent veterans before the US Department of Veterans Affairs. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for the education preference.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: DVS HR Team
Phone: No Calls
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
