Advertisement Closes 6/8/2025 (8:00 PM EDT) 25-03386 Veterans Benefits Field Rep I Pay Grade 12 Salary $3,082.04 Monthly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs Location 3400 New Hartford Road Owensboro, KY 42303 USA Description 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 Daviess 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 or 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 Owensboro, Kentucky, yet be part of a larger team to meet our commitment to serve Kentucky’s Veterans. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have one year of experience in administration, military affairs or veterans' benefits counseling. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for the required experience. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Administrative experience will substitute for bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials. Working Conditions Travel on a statewide basis to meet with veterans and their dependents. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 9 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Hope King at hope.king@ky.gov or 270-889-6105. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary: $3,082.04 a month
Employment Type: Full-time
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