Program Services Clerk - Part Time

Program Services Clerk - Part Time

This position works with Vermont's veteran population and organizations that work to serve veterans. Day to day activities include certifying veterans eligibility for State and Federal benefits to include veteran registration plates, veteran designation on their driver's license, and a veteran property tax reduction program to mentions a few. We also work with veterans families for benefits they may be eligible for. The office operates and manages the Vermont Veteran Memorial Cemetery. This position works to pre-qualify veterans and eligible family members for interment at the cemetery and schedule burials at the time of need. On a rotational basis, office staff attend interments at the cemetery, complete required paperwork, and file those claims with the federal VA.

This position, Program Services Clerk - Part Time (Job Requisition #54738), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Robert.Burke@vermont.gov. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting but occasional travel may be required, for which private means of transportation must be available. Considerable interaction with clients and the general public may be anticipated. Some pressure from deadlines may occur.

High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years or more of office clerical experience. OR Completion of a one-year vocational/technical training program in business and office occupations or related area AND one (1) year or more of office clerical experience. OR Two years or more of full-time college coursework OR an associate's degree or higher.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.