Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER MV8138A-EA
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity - Emergency
REPOSTING INFORMATION: This announcement is a reposting to reopen the filing period.
FIRST DAY OF FILING
Applications will be accepted starting Monday, September 30, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. (PT) until Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. (PT)
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The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency
Supervisor, Veterans Claims vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to
Supervisor, Veterans Claims.
DEFINITION Supervises and participates in the work of staff involved with assisting veterans and their dependents in preparing claims for benefits in the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this class report to the Director, Military and Veterans Affairs. They are distinguished by their responsibility for providing administrative and technical supervision to veterans claims assistants. Incumbents in these positions must demonstrate knowledge of County, State, and Federal laws and regulations relating to all areas of veterans claims and benefits and be able to supervise, plan, assign, and evaluate subordinate staff work.
Essential Job Functions- Supervises and coordinates activities of field office personnel concerned with advising and assisting homeless veterans and their dependents in establishing rights to and filing claims for benefits.
- Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a branch office providing services to homeless veterans, such as preparation of claims or referrals to other agencies.
- Assists in the coordination of the activities of the department with those of other organizations concerned with the welfare of homeless veterans.
- Interviews homeless veterans and their dependents and assists them in the preparation of claims for benefits, as necessary.
- Conducts regular file audits to ensure departmental compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provides staff training related to documentation, compliance, and other areas, as needed.
- Maintains records and prepares reports by accurately inputting data into VetPro; monitoring tickler reports, awards, and denials for accuracy; etc.; reviewing DVS 19, 20, 40, and MC reports; summarizing awards, denials; using a computer and appropriate software in order to receive reimbursement from the State of California in the form of subvention funding.
Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Option I: Three (3) years' experience assisting veterans or their dependents in filing and processing claims for a variety of veterans benefits, one year of which must have included lead responsibilities and involvement with the more complex and difficult claims for benefits.
- Option II: One (1) year's experience as a Veterans Claims Assistant III .
You MUST meet at least one of the above requirements in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
LICENSE A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light. Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION Veterans Claims Supervisors must achieve and maintain U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Accreditation as a Veterans Service Organization Representative within 18 months of employment.
Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.
Additional Information OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS Before the end of your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add the following email addresses to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
- HR@mva.lacounty.gov
- info@governmentjobs.com
- noreply@proctoru.com
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us:
Department Contact Name: Loida Blackley
Department Contact Phone: (213) 765-9624
Department Contact Email: HR@mva.lacounty.gov
Teletype Number: (800) 899-4099
Exam Number: MV8138A-EA
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hereClosing Date/Time: 10/1/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
