What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterans Benefits Field Rep I position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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6/12/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02666
Veterans Benefits Field Rep I
Pay Grade 12
Salary
$3,174.44 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
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 Administers Numerous Veterans Programs And Facilities Such As
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
6/12/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02666
Veterans Benefits Field Rep I
Pay Grade 12
Salary
$3,174.44 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
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 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.
- 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/advocate on behalf of Kentucky's veterans and their dependents.
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
Salary : $3,174