For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Veterans Service Officers advise and advocate for veterans and individuals currently serving in the United States armed forces who are State residents, their spouses, widows, widowers, children, dependents, estate and personal representatives; prepare, submit and present claims and appeals for denied benefits including adjusted compensation, hospitalization, insurance, pension, disability compensation, vocational training, education or rehabilitation; provide assistance and advice to resolve problems and answer questions relating to available benefits under federal and State laws.

Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services is recruiting for a Veterans Service Officer 2/Training Officer geographically located in Reno or Las Vegas depending upon candidate selection. Under the direction of the Veterans Service Program Manager, the Veteran Service Officer 2 provides service as a veterans' advocate; interviews veterans or dependents; research and reviews records; prepares and files claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). The incumbent is required to maintain and protect client confidentiality of medical records and possess knowledge of the Veterans Health Administration system. The Training Officer duties include the development, implementation, and management of new and existing Veterans Service Officer (VSO) and advocate training programs. A primary responsibility is to provide quality training for State and non-State VSOs within Nevada. The incumbent will be responsible for organizing and conducting statewide VSO, Nevada Veterans Advocate and Tribal Veterans Representative training conferences of up to 100 attendees regarding state and federal veterans benefit claims. The incumbent may be required to attend outreach events statewide, work in the VA Medical Center(s) or State Veterans Home(s), as needed. The incumbent will track and maintain training and certification records; support submission to the DVA for VSO accreditation; review state and federal claims prepared by VSOs to assess training needs and identify additional training opportunities for improvement; and, other related duties as assigned. Successful completion of extensive training programs is required following appointment. The incumbent will be responsible for statewide training responsibilities and travel of up to 25% is required (statewide). The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: