Veterans Service Representative

Serve Virginia’s veterans, their dependents and family members by ensuring they receive the benefits, support, quality care, and recognition they have earned through their service and sacrifice. 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.

• Knowledge 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.

• A new probationary period will be required for all new Benefits employees who have not completed and currently maintain USDVA Accreditation, regardless of whether the employee has previously completed a state probationary period.
• REAL  required for employment as a part of the federal prerequisites for USDVA Accreditation.

You 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.

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone:
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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.