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Ravalli County

Veterans Service Officer

Hamilton, MT · On-site

$19.83/hr

Full Benefits/PERS Grade 10: $22.11 - VSO 2 - promotion to VSO2 is available upon completion of VA accreditation, successful completion of probationary period and recommendation of the Veterans ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for veterans benefits in the United States is $44,738.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $48,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Veterans Benefits job involves assisting veterans and their families in accessing the benefits they are entitled to, such as healthcare, disability compensation, education, and housing assistance. Professionals in this role may work for government agencies, non-profits, or private organizations to guide veterans through the application process, ensure proper documentation, and advocate on their behalf. They must be knowledgeable about federal and state benefits programs and provide compassionate support to help veterans transition to civilian life.

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To excel in Veterans Benefits roles, candidates typically need a thorough understanding of federal and state veterans' benefit programs, case management experience, and relevant education such as a degree in social work or a related field. Proficiency with benefits management software, government databases, and certification such as Accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) status is often required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, empathy, and attention to detail help build trust and ensure accuracy when assisting veterans and their families. These skills are essential for navigating complex regulations, providing quality support, and advocating effectively for veterans’ needs.

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Professionals in Veterans Benefits roles often navigate complex regulations and documentation requirements to help veterans access the benefits they have earned. Managing a large caseload while keeping up-to-date with changing policies can be challenging. Team members frequently collaborate with government agencies, healthcare providers, and veteran clients, which requires strong communication skills and flexibility. Successfully handling these challenges helps ensure veterans and their families receive prompt and accurate assistance, making this work both demanding and rewarding.

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Infographic showing various Veterans Benefits job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,738 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Veterans Service Representative (Authorizer)

Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)

Sioux Falls, SD • On-site

$74K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Life, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

As a Veterans Service Representative (VSR) (Authorizer), the incumbent will play a vital role in ensuring that our Veterans receive the compassionate care and benefits they deserve. You will oversee complex benefit claims, explain benefit programs and entitlement criteria, and provide final decisions on compensation and pension claims. This position is located in the Veteran Service Center within the listed VBA Regional OfficesQualifications:To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:09/03/2026.
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements (unless if in the commuting area and eligible for a non-competitive hiring authority such as Schedule A, VRA, or 30% or more disabled Veterans).
  • For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-10 level.
  • If you are a current VBA employee outside of the commuting area seeking reassignment or change to lower grade via this vacancy announcement, you must currently hold the GS-11 (or higher) and the promotion potential of your current position must be at least GS-11.
The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. These requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement and those applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
GS-11 Grade Level:
  • Specialized Experience: Experience that demonstrates competence in adjudicating and authorizing veterans' claims. Specialized experience is typically gained in positions that have involved experience in the development, examination, investigation, adjudication, and authorization of claims for disability compensation, disability pension, death compensation, death pension benefits, life insurance benefits, etc. Such experience is to be substantive and relevant and may have been gained in the practice of law or working with a Federal or state agency, insurance company, retirement, disability, or insurance program.
  • Education Substitution: Applicants may substitute education for the experience required to qualify at the GS-11 grade level.
    • Education substitution of a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree (You must provide transcripts); OR
    • Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related. (You must provide transcripts)

Combining Education & Experience: If you do not fully meet the length of experience and education described for a specific grade level (e.g. have six months of experience and some coursework but not a degree), the two can be combined to total 100% of the requirement. Click here for more information.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week.
Physical Requirements: The work is mostly Sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as papers or books. No Special Physical demands are required to perform the work.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.Education:A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to be credited towards qualifications. Provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
All education claimed by applicants will be verified upon appointment. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit.Employment Type: OTHER

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