Recruitment #220425-9094SH-001
Location |
Bridgeport, CT
Milford, CT Newington, CT Norwich, CT Waterbury, CT |
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Date Opened | 4/26/2022 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $65,184* - $83,123/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 5/5/2022 11:59:00 PM |
The Mission of the State of 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 (OAA), Residential Facility, Healthcare Center, and Cemetery and Memorial Services.
The CT DVA, Office of Advocacy and Assistance (OAA), seeks two qualified individuals for our Veterans Services Officer positions. The DVA is searching for individuals who are empowered to make a difference and to provide exceptional service to our veterans. These Veterans Services Officer (VSO) positions will be located throughout Connecticut. As a Veterans Services 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.
If you are interested in a VSO position in any of the following locations, you should apply to this recruitment. Opportunities may exist at the Bridgeport, Milford, Newington, Norwich, and Waterbury offices. This recruitment will be used for future vacancies in these locations.
Applicants must select all locations as well as employment type (full time ) in which they wish to be considered for on their application prior to submission. Failure to indicate a location listed above or employment type will result in the applicant not being considered for vacancies in that specific location. In order to qualify, agency employees interested in lateral transfers need to apply and check off all locations of interest.
These VSO positions are full time, 40 hour per week, Monday through Friday. Intermittent telework may be authorized based on the operational needs of the agency. OAA has Veterans Services Officers in each congressional district and the area of responsibility is supporting district offices that support veterans. Are you ready to challenge yourself and support and help our Veterans? Apply today!
Please Note: If you have Accreditation as a Veterans Services Officer with the Federal VA’s Office of General Counsel please annotate this on your application.
As a State employee, you have available a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, and a retirement plan, as well as paid time off! We 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. At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.
In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
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). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
This position may be subject to Federal requirements for COVID 19 Vaccination Immunization.
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.