Assistant Veteran Services Officer - Veterans Service Office

Fort Bend; Rosenberg (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TCDRS retirement

Employee benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Fort Bend County's Veterans Service Office seeks an Assistant Veteran Services Officer to assist Veterans with benefits, provide outreach, and coordinate observances. You will travel to county locations and represent the office at speaking engagements to educate Veterans and their spouses on benefits.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, military service, proficiency with VBMS and VetPro, and strong presentation and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years related experience and four years military service with honorable discharge preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, VBMS, and VetPro.

Responsibilities

• Meet with Veterans to assess needs, eligibilities, and required steps.
• Advocate for Veterans with service and admin agencies including VA and TVC.
• Promote Veterans Service Office services to local Veterans groups through outreach.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

VBMS

VetPro

Job description

## Assistant Veteran Services Officer - Veterans Service OfficeApplylocations: Rosenberg, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR1380-06-26**Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers):** Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources.Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the \"quality of life\" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!* Meets with individual Veterans to ascertain needs, potential eligibilities and the process needed to obtain benefits.* Advocates for the Veterans of Fort Bend County with service agencies and administrative agencies including the Veterans Administration and the Texas Veterans Commission.* Promotes the services of the Veterans Service Office to the Veterans of Fort Bend County via outreach to Veterans’ organizations and civic organizations.* Plans and coordinate Veteran Observances that honor Veteran and Surviving Spouses for their sacrifice to the Nation.* Travels to permanent or temporary locations to provide services in each precinct of the county.* Represents the Veteran Service Office at off-site speaking engagements, educating Veterans and Spouses on aspects of Veteran benefits.* Performs other duties as required by Supervisor.* Assists Veterans with form completion and support data collection.* Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.**MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:*** Bachelor’s Degree in related field.* Two (2) years job related experience and four (4) years military service with any branch of the Armed Services with Honorable discharge. Experience with Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), Veterans Administration (VA) or Disabled Veterans of America (DVA) or Veterans benefits preferred.* Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.* Good organizational skills; multi-tasking and ability to meet deadlines.* Ability to present presentation to small and large groups.* Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications, (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint), Veteran Benefits Management System (VBMS), and VetPro.* Must maintain certification from Texas Veterans Commission; 40 hours training certification from National Association of County Service Officers, (certifications must be obtained within first year of employment).* Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.**STARTING SALARY RANGE:** $22.96 - $28.70 hourly based on qualifications**CLOSING DATE:** Upon filling position#LI-JL1**All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.** Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply *Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.*