Lead Veterans Service Officer — Benefits & Community Liaison

County of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Sacramento is seeking a Veterans Service Officer to direct the County Veterans Service Office, advising veterans and dependents on rights and benefits. The role requires leadership to supervise staff, develop training, and manage budgets while coordinating with veterans organizations and related agencies.

The position emphasizes program management, policy interpretation, and a commitment to serving veterans and their families within the county framework.

Qualifications

• Must be a veteran with qualifying discharge per CA Military and Veterans Code.
• Five years of full-time experience in veterans benefits advocacy; one year in lead/supervisory role.
• Alternate: Bachelor's degree with two years of veterans benefits advocacy; one year in lead role.
• Note: college coursework may substitute up to 3 years of non-supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the County Veterans Service Office operations.
• Advise veterans and dependents on federal/state rights and benefits.
• Develop and deliver staff training and curricula; supervise personnel.
• Plan budgets and program development; build coalitions with agencies.

Skills

Staff supervision

Strategic planning and budgeting

Training program development

Policy interpretation

Public liaison and communication

Discipline and issue resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

County of Sacramento is seeking a Veterans Service Officer to direct the County Veterans Service Office, advising veterans and dependents on rights and benefits. The role requires leadership to supervise staff, develop training, and manage budgets while coordinating with veterans organizations and related agencies.

The position emphasizes program management, policy interpretation, and a commitment to serving veterans and their families within the county framework.