National Service Officer Apprentice

Job overview

The National Service Officer Apprentice is based in Pittsburgh, PA, while the department is described as nationwide. The posting lists $20.18–$31.39 per hour and 40 hours per week. Disabled American Veterans’ Service/NSO offices support veterans and their families pursuing benefits. The apprentice studies and trains to represent veterans in disability claims and other benefits matters. Under ongoing supervision, the role learns to review records, identify potential claims and evidence needs, prepare submissions, monitor claim progress, explain appeal options, and practice representation before military and VA hearing panels and boards.

What you'll do

• Study veterans-benefit laws and regulations
• learn to interview veterans and review service and medical records
• identify potential claims and evidence needs
• practice preparing claim submissions and briefs
• monitor claims and communicate developments
• learn to advise on appeal options
• practice representing claimants at hearings
• organize workload
• communicate professionally
• support member recruitment and administrative outreach.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

national service officer apprentice

veterans benefits

disability claims

claimant representation

va claims

on-the-job training

full-time

40 hours per week

pittsburgh pa

nationwide department

disabled american veterans

$20.18–$31.39/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role is an on-the-job training apprenticeship. Applicants must be a DAV member in good standing and generally eligible for VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment services under the stated training agreement; nationwide relocation may be required based on DAV needs.

About the employer

Disabled American Veterans is hiring for this role. Industry: Civic and Social Organizations. Sector: 81.