Veteran Outreach Program Specialist

Veterans Health Administration

Port Richey (FL)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 97,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Veterans Outreach Program Specialist with Veterans Health Administration serves as the principal outreach staff member for Military Reserve and National Guard members returning from GWOT, OEF, OIF, and OND. The role requires travel throughout an assigned geographic area away from the Vet Center.

Major duties include providing information, developing outreach materials, coordinating referrals with Vet Center providers, and representing the Vet Center with Veterans Service Organizations and

Qualifications

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit for that education.

Responsibilities

Provide information, explanation of services, support, and connection to benefits and eligibility to VHA, VBA, and NCA for diverse Veterans and service members.
Develop, manage, and distribute outreach materials highlighting Vet Center services and the combat Veteran experience.
Serve as a community liaison with Veterans Service Organizations and other groups to coordinate referrals and outreach activities.
Drive a Government Owned Vehicle and Mobile Vet Center to perform outreach daily; operate equipment and support field operations.
Set up and close the Mobile Vet Center, ensure systems are functioning, and follow safety checks; schedule is Mon–Fri 8:00–4:30 with some nights/weekends.

Education

Transcript-based qualifications

Certificate of Foreign Equivalency

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Outreach Program Specialist serves as the principal outreach staff member for Military Reserve and National Guard members returning from the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and Operation New Dawn (OND). The nature of the job requires travel throughout an assigned geographical area away from the Vet Center.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Providing information, explanation of services, support, and connection to a variety of individuals of various educational, environmental, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, regarding benefits and eligibility to VHA, RCS, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and the National Cemetery Administration (NCA).

Developing, managing, and distributing outreach materials to include brochures, presentations, flyers, fact sheets, web content, and other targeted information which highlights Vet Center services and locations as well as the combat Veteran experience. Creating presentations and materials with information in the appropriate format to allow the Veteran and/or Service Members, their families and representatives to understand the information they are receiving.

Serving as a community liaison representing the Vet Center with organizations to include but not limited to Veterans Service Organizations, community groups, and others whose interest is in helping and protecting Veterans, their families, and their representatives. Collaborating closely with Vet Center direct service providers, helps initiate client referrals, and follows up to ensure client needs are being met timely.

Collaborating, participating in the planning, coordinating, and executing of a variety of outreach events. Preparing documentation of contacts, client visits, and administrative activities in accordance with program guidelines and policies. Driving a Government Owned Vehicle (GOV) and a Mobile Vet Center to perform outreach services on a daily basis. Each Mobile Vet Center may be up to 40 feet long.

Setting up and closing the Mobile Vet Center for operation, i.e., leveling the Mobile Vet Center, checking communications systems, electrical systems, etc. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Some nights and weekends may be required to meet mission. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#:Veterans Outreach Program Specialist (VOPS) PD# 76028A and PD# 76029A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.