Senior Veterans Benefits Officer

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking a County Veterans Service Officer who directs and coordinates the County Veterans Service Office to assist veterans and their dependents in understanding and obtaining benefits under federal, state, and local programs.

Under general direction, the officer supervises staff, develops training, manages budgets, builds coalitions with veterans organizations, and maintains relationships with partner agencies to ensure efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• Must be a veteran discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.
• Five years of full-time paid experience providing assistance and/or advocacy in veterans benefits at the Federal, State, or local level. One year of the required experience must be in a lead or supervisory role.
• Or: 2a. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. AND 2b. Two years of full time paid experience providing assistance and/or advocacy in the pursuit of veterans benefits at the Federal, State, or local level. One year of the required experience must be in a lead or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage, supervise, coordinate the activities and operations of the County Veterans Service Office.
• Advise veterans and dependents on rights and benefits under federal, state, and local laws.
• Develop training curricula and materials, and oversee staff performance.
• Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues; ensure compliance with rules and policies.
• Build coalitions with veterans organizations and partner agencies to improve service delivery.

Skills

Supervision

Budget management

Communication

Public hearings

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sacramento County is seeking a County Veterans Service Officer who directs and coordinates the County Veterans Service Office to assist veterans and their dependents in understanding and obtaining benefits under federal, state, and local programs.

Under general direction, the officer supervises staff, develops training, manages budgets, builds coalitions with veterans organizations, and maintains relationships with partner agencies to ensure efficient service delivery.