Veteran Services Officer II
State of Vermont•Calais, VT
•Onsite
About The Position
This position requires the candidate to have extensive experience as a certified Veteran Service Officer and have an in-depth understanding of the processes for filing veterans' claims and those of eligible family members for federal Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience with filing appeals. This is a supervisory position and will supervise a total of five Veteran Service Officer I positions to ensure the accurate and timely submission of claims.
Requirements
- Extensive experience as a certified Veteran Service Officer.
- In-depth understanding of the processes for filing veterans' claims and those of eligible family members for federal Department of Veterans Affairs benefits.
- Experience with filing appeals.
- Must be a nationally accredited Veteran Service Officer.
- Must be able to be certified by the Office of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Veteran Service Officer and must maintain re-accreditation in each subsequent year.
- Must complete US Department of Veterans Affairs requirements for claims representation within the first 6-months of hire to include: Pass TRIP training, finger printing requirements, and a federal background check through the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Must continuously hold a valid driver's license.
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Seven (7) years at a technical level in providing counseling or other client services, including one year providing services or assistance to veterans.
- College training may be substituted for up to three years of the general experience on a semester for six months basis.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a total of five Veteran Service Officer I positions to ensure the accurate and timely submission of claims.
- File veterans' claims and those of eligible family members for federal Department of Veterans Affairs benefits.
- File appeals for veterans' claims.
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- State defined benefit pension plan
- Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
- Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
