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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Veterans Service Officer 1 - Veterans Assistance - Kanawha Co.

Kanawha County, WV

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$33K/yr - $56K/yr

NEOGOV is focused on serving Veterans, and they are seeking a Veterans Service Officer 1. This role is responsible for determining the eligibility of Veterans for benefits, preparing and presenting claims, and assisting Veterans and their dependents in securing benefits from federal and state agencies.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for determining the eligibility of Veterans for benefits under existing laws, for preparing and presenting claims for benefits and for developing appeal cases resulting from unfavorable decisions by the US Department of Veterans Affairs

Performs field office work and itinerate service in assisting Veterans and their dependents to secure benefits by federal and state agencies

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeVeterans affairs experienceHonorable dischargePublic contact work

Required

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Honorable discharge from one of the armed forces

Possession of a valid driver's license and the availability of a car for continuous use

Employment involving responsible public contact work in veterans' affairs, employment services, vocational guidance, claims investigation and/or related fields OR active duty in the United States Armed Forces may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis

Employed personnel must pass proficiency tests and maintain accreditation