IDVA-FIELD VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER (WHITESIDE)

State of Illinois
Sterling, IL
Category Human Resources
Job Description
The Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a Field VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER to help veterans navigate benefits and access services. The role involves advocating for veterans, managing claim processing, and training other VSO officers. They emphasize a commitment to diversity, equity, and compassion in their workforce.

Requirements

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to two (2) years of college with emphasis in business administration or public administration
  • Requires an honorable discharge from service in the Armed Forces of the United States (during a recognized period of hostilities). The veteran must have served during a time of hostilities with a foreign country, and must meet one or more of the following conditions:
  • The veteran must have served a total of at least 6 months
  • The veteran served for the duration of hostilities regardless of the length of engagement
  • The veteran was discharged on the basis of hardship
  • The veteran was released from active duty because of a service-connected disability
  • The veteran was eligible for expedited training

Benefits

  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Competitive salary
  • Retirement packages
  • Training
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