Veterans Benefits Field Rep I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Catlettsburg, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) is charged with ensuring that all Kentucky veterans and their 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 work in Boyd 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 and advocate on behalf of Kentucky's veterans and their dependents. KDVA administers numerous veterans programs and facilities such as: 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 Catlettsburg, Kentucky, yet be part of a larger team to meet our commitment to serve Kentucky’s Veterans.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• One year of experience in administration, military affairs or veterans' benefits counseling.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree will substitute for the required experience.
• Administrative experience will substitute for bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate with local government officials and media.
• Act as an agent and advocate on behalf of Kentucky's veterans and their dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level