Veterans Outreach Program Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Topeka (KS)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 99,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a Veterans Outreach Program Specialist within the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System.

This is not a virtual position; you must live within a commutable distance to the duty location. Duties include coordinating outreach and transitioning briefings for military personnel, developing materials, coordinating with local media, building relationships with veterans services agencies, organizing community events, and assisting veterans

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application.
Education credentials must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
If using foreign education, submit Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with transcript.

Responsibilities

Establishes outreach provisions and provides transitional assistance program briefings to military personnel.
Develops and distributes outreach materials (brochures, fact sheets, web content) and coordinates with local media.
Builds and maintains relationships with service provision agencies and organizations serving veterans and families.
Organizes community activities/events and assists veterans and their families in understanding their rights and responsibilities.
Prepares and maintains client/administrative records and reports per guidelines; handles inquiries as requested.

Education

Transcript required for education

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Employee serves as a Veterans Outreach Program Specialist aligned within the Executive Office located at the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System in Topeka, Kansas.

Key Responsibilities

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties will include, but may not be limited to the following: Establishes outreach provisions and provides transitional assistance program briefings to Military, Reserve and National Guard personnel transitioning from combat service/active duty.

Develops and distributes outreach materials to include brochures, fact sheets, web content, and other targeted information. Works with local and regional media including television, radio, and print media, to alert newly returning service members and their families to services and activities.

Develops and maintains working relationships with a network of service provision agencies and individuals in all areas relevant to transitioning combat service members and their families. Organizes and participates in a myriad of community activities and events that are likely to have combat veterans present Assists transitioning combat veterans and their families in understanding their rights in addition to their responsibilities.

Assists with congressional and/or patient inquiry letters as requested. Prepares and maintains client records/administrative records and reports in accordance with program guidelines and policies. Perform other duties, as necessary. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: 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 $75897 – $98671/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.