Veterans Benefits Services Director

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

Job summary

Sacramento County, CA seeks a County Veterans Service Officer to lead the Veterans Service Office, guiding staff and coordinating programs to help veterans and dependents access benefits.

Under general direction, you will advise on rights, build relationships with veterans organizations and agencies, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. The role requires supervisory experience and budgeting skills to serve a diverse veteran community.

Qualifications

• Must be a veteran discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.
• Five years of full-time paid experience in veterans benefits advocacy; at least one year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Or: Bachelor's degree or higher plus two years of relevant experience; one year in lead/supervisory role.
• Note: Coursework from an accredited college, university, or career school may be substituted for up to 3 years of the required non-supervisory experience of pattern # 1 on the basis of 2.5 semester units equal one month of work experience.
• Criminal history checks and background checks will be conducted; fingerprinting and driving license verification are required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of the County Veterans Service Office.
• Advise veterans and dependents on rights and benefits under applicable laws.
• Maintain relationships with veterans organizations, related agencies, and other groups.
• Plan, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; manage budgets and program operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and program guidelines.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Policy interpretation

Training and mentoring

Written and verbal communication

Customer service

Public hearings

Coalition building

Interagency liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Sacramento County, CA seeks a County Veterans Service Officer to lead the Veterans Service Office, guiding staff and coordinating programs to help veterans and dependents access benefits.

Under general direction, you will advise on rights, build relationships with veterans organizations and agencies, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. The role requires supervisory experience and budgeting skills to serve a diverse veteran community.