Position Information

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AgencyVeterans' Services, Department of

TitleVeterans Benefits Advisor 2 - VID 184584

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade21

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $78126 to $99056 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address VAMC 2094 Albany Post Road

City Montrose

StateNY

Zip Code10548

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise Outreach Veterans Benefits Advisor 1s across NYS.
• Advising Local Veterans Service Agencies and Veterans Service Organizations and community groups of the Department’s programs.
• Conduct training courses for VBA1s and local service personnel (VSO).
• Liaison between Agency and VA.
• Responsible for VA hearings as necessary.
• Develop and process veteran related claims
• Represent Department and Commissioner as requested.
• Provide oversight of the Mobile Vans to include staffing, maintenance and scheduling
• Attend outreach activities and conduct benefit presentations, including weekend and holidays as needed.
• Assign staff to attend and represent the Department for outreach events
• Ensure that After Action Reports are submitted in a timely and complete fashion.
• Accreditation by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, through the NYS Department of Veterans’ Services, as an “Agent” pursuant to Section 38 CFR 14.629 is necessary for continued employment.
• Other duties as directed.

Recruitment is taking place at five locations as listed below. Please specify a preference when applying:
1. Albany
2. Buffalo
3. Manhattan
4. Syracuse
5. Montrose

Minimum Qualifications Current Veterans Benefits Advisor 2 interested in lateral transfer or relocation.

Additional Comments Operational Needs:

• Travel may be required (approximately 30%), including evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
The NYS Department of Veterans Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply.


NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Downstate: Location Pay of $4,000.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/KB

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.