Veterans Service Officer 1

Salary: $32,862.00 - $56,373.00 Annually
Location : Berkeley County, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: VA2027001 PSA
Department: Veterans Assistance - Cabinet Sec, Cemetery, and Field Offices
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY: BERKELEY
Civil Service Type:: Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System


Nature of Work


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 itinerant service in assisting Veterans and their dependents to secure benefits by federal and state agencies.
Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Substitution: 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.


Special Requirements: 1) Honorable discharge from one of the armed forces. 2) Possession of a valid driver's license and the availability of a car for continuous use. 3) Employed personnel must pass proficiency tests and maintain accreditation.
State employment offers a variety of benefits.
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