Date Posted:

March 4, 2024

Salary:

$45,280.08 – $67,200.58 Annually, plus Benefits

Description:

POSITION: Under immediate (I) or general (II) supervision, incumbent assists eligible veterans and their dependents/survivors in obtaining benefits under Federal and State laws pertaining to Veterans affairs. The HS Veterans Claims Officer I is a trainee classification. The incumbent receives close supervision and training in benefit eligibility determination. Trainees are expected to progress to the HS Veterans Claims Officer II level upon successful completion of a one-year training program and the successful completion of accreditation by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. At the journey level, HS Veterans Claims Officer II provides a full range of services to veterans and their families and may be assigned lead person responsibilities. Please go to www.ventura.org/jobs to view job description, examples of duties, education, training and experience, and necessary special requirements. APPROXIMATE SALARIES HS Veterans Claims Officer I: $21.77 to $29.03 per hour HS Veterans Claims Officer II: $24.23 to $32.31 per hour

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE: HS Veterans Claims Officer I Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in counseling, psychology, sociology, business administration, public administration or a closely related field; OR Military Services: Possession of a DD form 214 or equivalent which indicates honorable service in the United States Armed Forces and one (1) year of experience which involved in-depth interviewing and securing of information; OR two (2) years’ experience which involved in-depth interviewing and securing of information from individuals in a military environment. HS Veterans Claims Officer II Experience: one (1) year experience comparable to a HS Veterans Claims Officer I and successful completion of accreditation by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Work schedules may be subject to change. Worksite reassignments may occur due to changes in facilities or other operational requirements within the business.

How to Apply:

To apply online, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. NOTE TO APPLICANT: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work Experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications in order to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above-referenced sections; however, it may not be substituted in lieu of the application. NOTE: In a typical Training & Experience Evaluation, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background. It is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities Responses such as “See Resume” or “Refer to Resume” are not acceptable and may disqualify an applicant from further evaluation. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact Patty Booker by email at patty.booker@ventura.org.

Filing Deadline:

3/8/2024