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Veterans Benefits Field Rep I

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Louisville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026

💰 $38,088/yr

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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

321 W Main Street Suite 390
Louisville, KY 40202 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

KDVA is looking for a career-minded, self- motivated and energetic Veterans Benefits Representative I to work in Jefferson 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/advocate on behalf of Kentucky's veterans and their dependents.

The ideal candidate will work independently from Louisville, Kentucky, yet be part of a larger team to meet our commitment to serve 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 at donald.walbert@ky.gov or 270-651-9578.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D