Virginia Government
Job title:
Veterans Service Representative
Company
Virginia Government
Job description
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- 5026991
- Prince George, Virginia, United States
- Dept of Veterans Services
- Administrative Services
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Closing at: Nov 1 2024 at 23:55 EDT
- Dept of Veterans Services
Title: Veterans Service RepresentativeState Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist IHiring Range: $50,643 -$55,371Pay Band: 4Agency: Dept of Veterans ServicesLocation: Fort Gregg-Adams Benefits OfficeAgency Website: www.dvs.virginia.govRecruitment Type: General Public – GJob DutiesAre you interested in helping Veterans and their families? Here at the Department of Veteran Services we provide services, resources, and support to Virginia Veterans.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 QualificationsKnowledge 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 ConsiderationsMust 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 InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.VDVS accepts submissions of on-line applications only. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:59 P.M. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which includes your specific qualifications for the position you are seeking.
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It is the policy of VDVS to provide equal opportunity for all applications and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, gender, identify or expression, disability, veterans’ status or political affiliation, or against otherwise qualified person with disabilities.
Commonwealth of Virginia State agencies must provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring accommodations should direct inquiries to the human resource contact directly. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or resume.Contact InformationName: DVS HR TeamPhone: No CallsEmail: [email protected]In support of the Commonwealth’s 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). Service-Connected 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 or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.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.
Expected salary
$50643 – 55371 per year
Location
Prince George, VA
Job date
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 23:55:35 GMT
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