Veterans Benefits Field Rep I

Advertisement Closes 5/7/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02078 Veterans Benefits Field Rep I Pay Grade 12 Salary $3,174.44 Monthly Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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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 315 Louisa Road Catlettsburg, KY 41129 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 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. 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 6 months, except as provided in

KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Brian Bowman at brian.bowman@ky.gov or 606-433-7522. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Apply Now Share Save Job