Veterans Benefits Field Rep I
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) works to ensure Kentucky veterans and their families receive the benefits and services they have earned. The Veterans Benefits Field Rep I works independently from Bowling Green, Kentucky, while collaborating with a larger team and serving veterans and their dependents in a designated region of the state. The role provides veterans benefits counseling and advisory and advocacy services, initiates preparation of service-connected benefit claims, coordinates with local government officials and media, and acts as an agent and advocate for Kentucky’s veterans and their dependents. The position involves statewide travel to meet with veterans and their dependents.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.
- One year of experience in administration, military affairs, or veterans’ benefits counseling.
- A master’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
- Administrative experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must maintain any required licensure, certification, or other credentials for the length of employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide veterans benefits counseling.
- Perform advisory and advocate duties.
- Initiate claim preparation for a designated region of the state to establish veterans’ service-connected benefit claims.
- Coordinate with local government officials and media.
- Act as an agent and advocate on behalf of Kentucky’s veterans and their dependents.
- Travel statewide to meet with veterans and their dependents.
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Job Type
Full-time
