What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterans Benefits Field Rep I position at Kentucky Personnel Cabinet?
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1 / 25 / 2025 (7 : 00 PM EST)
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Veterans Benefits Field Rep I
Pay Grade12
Salary
3,082.04 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR / WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
926 Veterans Drive
Hanson, KY 42413 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) is charged with ensuring that all Kentucky veterans andtheir families obtain the benefits and services they have earned.
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
KDVA is looking for a career-minded, self- motivated and energetic Veterans Benefits Representative I to workin Hopkins County who possesses the skills, knowledge, and desire to perform the following :
The ideal candidate will work independently from Hanson, Kentucky, yet be part of a larger team to meet ourcommitment 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 270-484-7887.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D
Salary : $3,082
