Position Information

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AgencyVeterans' Services, Department of

TitleVeterans Benefits Advisor 2 (VID 174938)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade21

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

Salary RangeFrom $75850 to $96173 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

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 Albany

Street Address Albany VAMC - 113 Holland Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Job Specifics

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

Provisional Pending Examination:
Current Veterans Benefits Advisor 1 with one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service.


52.7 - Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP):
If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the promotion field for this position, the agency will request approval from the Department of Civil Service to fill this position via a noncompetitive promotion (NCP) examination, pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be eligible for the NCP, candidates must be in the direct promotion field, meet the following minimum qualifications and must not have failed the last holding of the promotion examination for the title listed above: Current New York State Department of Veterans Services employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as a Veterans Benefits Advisor 1.

Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Responsible for claims in your region.
• Represent Department and Commissioner as requested.
• Attend outreach activities.
• Assign staff to attend and represent the Department for outreach events.
• Ensure that Internal Control Forms (NYSDVS Field Office Review and Evaluation Form) are completed in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Ensure that After Action Reports are submitted in a timely and complete fashion.
• Utilize your “outlook” calendar for all daily activities and appointments. All client appointments and work-related activity should be accounted for on the “outlook” calendar. Access shall be given to your direct supervisor.
• All the Department’s clients will be entered into the Case Management System. Any activity related to a client shall be promptly entered.
• 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.


Operational Needs:

• Travel is required (approximately 50%), 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.

Additional Comments 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.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources/ZP

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.