Assistant Regional Manager

Title:Assistant Regional Manager

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $60,344 -$68,795

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Norfolk Benefits Field Office

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Serve Virginia’s veterans, their dependents and family members by ensuring they receive the benefits, support, quality care, and recognition they have earned through their service and sacrifice. To advocate for and assist veterans and their dependents in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of all lawful and ethical veterans claims for benefits and services to which they are entitled. To educate veterans and dependents on the services and benefits offered by Virginia and the federal government. To conduct outreach to promote VDVS and the programs offered.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to veterans’ benefits and experience filing for such benefits is required. Experience with the military and / or military veteran communities. Ability to interpret complex laws and regulations and apply to casework. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Public speaking and instructional skills. Some overnight travel is required.

Additional Considerations

Must be eligible for accreditation to represent veterans before the US Department of Veterans Affairs. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for the education preference.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

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In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.