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State of Idaho Opportunity

Division of Veterans Services - Caring for America's Heroes

• Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is recruiting for a full-time Veterans Service Officer position located at the Office of Veterans Advocacy in Mountain Home.
Would you like to work in an environment that encourages success through teamwork, radiates excellence, and promotes a winning culture...all while embracing the prominence of Idaho's veterans?
The ideal candidate will provide technical assistance to veterans and their dependents in obtaining entitled veteran benefits; provide training, information, and liaison to veteran service staff and affiliated organizations.
WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE:

• Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid holidays a year.
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• Robust ongoing training opportunities.
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader).

Responsibilities:
1. Program administration:

• Reviews benefit applications to ensure Idaho veterans are receiving entitled benefits.
• Provides veteran benefit, legislative information, and/or training to county service officers, veteran organizations, and the public.
• Authorizes expenditures from the Veteran's Emergency Relief Program.
• Reviews benefit claim forms for completeness and accuracy.

2. Technical assistance:

• Provides guidance to veterans and dependents in obtaining entitled medical, death and educational benefits and disability compensation, pensions, insurance, and housing.
• Provides information to help claimants receive benefits without resorting to an appeal or determines grounds for an appeal.

3. Public relations:

• Serves as liaison between county service officers, veterans' organizations, hospitals, and government agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:

• Conducting and documenting sensitive fact-finding interviews to resolve problems or determine eligibility for programs or services.
• Entering and retrieving data using a computerized record system.
• Managing a workload with conflicting priorities.
• Valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with medical terminology.

Clearance:
The Idaho Division of Veterans Services requires applicants to pass a criminal history background investigation after a conditional offer of employment.


EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711),oremailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

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  Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.