Regional Training Specialist

• 5093845
• Salem, Virginia, United States, 24153
• Dept of Veterans Services
• Administrative Services
• Health and Human Services
• Human resources
• Full-Time (Salaried)
• Closing at: Oct 31 2025 - 23:55 EDT
• Dept of Veterans Services
  
  

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Title: Regional Training Specialist

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $64,969-$70,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Salem VA Med Cntr Benefits

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Serve Virginia’s veterans, their dependents and family members by ensuring they receive the benefits, support, quality care, and recognition they have earned through their service and sacrifice. To execute the Annual Training Plan (ATP) within the assigned region. To train and support assigned new employees to execute their assigned duties through various classroom, virtual, practical and hands-on lessons. To provide continuation training to existing employees to enhance and develop their skills, using various classroom, virtual and practical methodologies. To assist with the planning and execution of special training events in support of the DVS and Benefits mission. To assist veterans and their dependents in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of all lawful and ethical claims for benefits and services to which they are entitled

Minimum Qualifications

VA-Accreditation is mandatory. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for the education preference. Experience in implementing and presenting training is required. Prior working experience with the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of veterans’ benefits is required. Extensive current knowledge of Federal and State veterans’ benefits, services, laws, and adjudication policies and procedures is preferred.

Additional Considerations

• A new probationary period will be required for all new Benefits employees who have not completed and currently maintain USDVA Accreditation, regardless of whether the employee has previously completed a state probationary period.
• REAL ID is required for employment as a part of the federal prerequisites for USDVA Accreditation.
  
  

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: No Calls

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer