Veterans Service Officer 1

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

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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: Bachelors 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 drivers 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. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.

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Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov