Recruitment #210211-9094SH-001
Location |
Waterbury, CT
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Date Opened | 2/25/2021 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $65,184* - $83,123/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 3/6/2021 11:59:00 PM |
The State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Office of Advocacy and Assistance (OAA) is seeking a qualified Veterans Services Officer to work at Rowland State Government Center in Waterbury, CT. As a Veteran Service Officer, you will serve those who served through advocacy, outreach and education coupled with compassion and empathy. Each day is uniquely different depending on the needs of the veteran.
The Mission of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is "Serving Those Who Served" and for over 140 years, Connecticut has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. This is accomplished through our Office of Advocacy and Assistance, Residential Facility, Healthcare Center, and Cemetery and Memorial Services.
Are you ready to challenge yourself and become a pillar of your community? We encourage you to apply today! This position is located 55 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT. This position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. OAA has Veteran Service Officers in each congressional district and the area of responsibility for this position is CT's 5th Congressional District.
We offer a competitive benefits package, excellent health care, generous leave policies, retirement plan, and more! We also encourage a healthy work-life balance to all employees!
The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.
Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position. Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.
Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.
Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Chelsea Moore at Chelsea.Moore@ct.gov
1. Incumbents in this class must satisfy one of the following:
a. served in time of war for at least ninety (90) days, unless separated from service earlier because of a service connected disability.
b. received an honorable discharge from or been released under honorable conditions from active service in the Armed Forces as defined in accordance with Section 27-103 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
c. been awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in the armed forces.
2. Incumbents in this class will be required to complete a course in veterans benefits within one (1) year of employment and must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.