Departmental Analyst 9-P11 (Veteran Service Officer)
About The Position
The Michigan Veteran Service Officer (MVSO) serves as a resource within the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA), assisting veterans and eligible family members to maximize their access to services and benefits. The MVSO also serves, at the direction of the State Administrative Manager, as a liaison to other federal, state, and county agencies on matters related to veteran services and benefits. The position may be based at various locations throughout Michigan, depending on the selected candidate’s location and program needs. It serves veterans and their families in rural and underserved communities across the state. Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Kalamazoo, Jackson, Monroe, Macomb, and St. Clair counties are excluded from the service area. The final work location will be determined upon candidate selection. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. Applications submitted without both may be screened out of the hiring process. The selected candidate must be able to obtain accreditation through a Veteran’s Service Organization certified by the USDVA by completing a Basic Benefits Course and the Training, Responsibility, Involvement, and Preparation of Claims (TRIP) Program.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
- Departmental Analyst 9: No specific type or amount of experience is required.
- Departmental Analyst 10: One year of professional experience.
- Departmental Analyst P11: Two years of professional experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
- For Departmental Analyst 9–12, high school completion and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may substitute for the education requirement.
- Must be able to obtain accreditation by a USDVA-certified Veteran’s Service Organization by completing a Basic Benefits Course and the Training, Responsibility, Involvement, and Preparation of Claims (TRIP) Program.
- A resume and cover letter are required as part of the application.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterans and eligible family members in order to maximize their receipt of services and benefits.
- Serve as a liaison to federal, state, and county agencies on matters related to veteran services and benefits, at the direction of the State Administrative Manager.
- Serve veterans and their families in rural and underserved communities across Michigan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
