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Veterans Benefits Field Rep I

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Bowling Green, KYFull-time$3,237.88/moSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$3,237.88/mo
Location
Bowling Green, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Veterans Benefits Representative I to serve veterans and their dependents in Warren County. The representative provides benefits counseling and advocacy, initiates claims, and coordinates with local officials and media. The role works independently from Bowling Green as part of a larger team and involves statewide travel to meet with veterans and their dependents.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Veterans Benefits CounselingAdvisory DutiesAdvocacyClaim PreparationCoordination

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Master's DegreeOne Year Administration, Military Affairs, or Veterans Benefits Counseling ExperienceAdministrative Experience or Bachelor's DegreeValid Driver's License

Full job description

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11/7/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605760

Veterans Benefits Field Rep I

Pay Grade12

Salary

$3,237.88 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

1111 Veterans Way

Bowling Green, KY 42101 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 Warren 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

  • 5 state Veterans centers for long-term nursing care

The ideal candidate will work independently from Bowling Green, Kentucky, yet be part of a larger team to meet our commitment to serving 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 Donald Walbert [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2605760 - Veterans Benefits Field Rep I) or 270-651-9578.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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