Veterans National Service Officer

3 weeks ago

Boston, United States Executive Office of Veterans Services Full time

The Veterans National Service Officer (NSO) at the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services is a dynamic and impactful role focused on providing essential assistance and counseling to veterans, their dependents, and survivors. This role involves navigating the complexities of DVA benefit entitlements and services as per federal laws governing the Veterans Benefits Administration. The NSO will maintain a crucial advocacy liaison with Federal, State, and Municipality Agencies to ensure top-notch representation and support for the Veteran Community. Their responsibilities include overseeing the processing of claims, supervising representation before various boards and hearings, ensuring due process in claims, staying updated with changes in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and advising Municipal Veterans Agents. This role requires a unique blend of planning, understanding of legal provisions, effective communication, and the ability to maintain harmonious working relationships.

**Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive)**:

- Oversee the processing of claims for Compensation and Pension.
- Supervise the representation of Veterans before the Rating Boards, The Hearings Officers and the Board of Veterans Appeals.
- Make sure that all veterans, their dependents, and survivors, receive due process in their claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Stay well-informed of changes in the administration of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and adjust service delivery to meet these changes.
- Advise Municipal Veterans Agents (VSOs) of their duty to assist in the development of veterans’ claims.
- Direct the Service Office Staff by involvement in their duties and service work as it relates to Title 38 United States Code.
- Attend regular meetings with the Director of the VA Regional Office and relative staff.
- Review the actions of the Rating Boards each day to monitor the effect of their decisions on our veteran claimants.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Ability to plan work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished and the available resources; to control work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; and to determine training needs and arrange for such training.
- Capacity to understand, apply, and explain the provisions of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, specifications, and guidelines governing Department operations and assigned programs(s) activities.
- Proficiency to communicate effectively in writing and in verbal communications, to write general, statistical, and technical reports, to analyze and determine the applicability of program data, to draw conclusions, and to make appropriate recommendations.
- Capability to maintain harmonious working relationships with others, to establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural, and/or economic backgrounds, and to deal tactfully with others.
- Willingness to work varied shifts and/or irregular hours (i.e., weekends, holidays, nights) and to travel for job related purposes.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience in the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Knowledge of serving veterans’ benefits and services.
- Familiarity with the laws, rules, regulations, policies, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing Department activities, particularly MGL Chap. 115, 108 CMR, and Title 38 USC.
- Understanding of the organization of state government; of the organizational structure and functions of the Department; of the types and uses of Department forms, documents, and reports; and of electronic data processing techniques.
- Acquainted with the principles and practices of organizational behavior, of budgeting as it relates to program management, and of employee relations, knowledge of state budgetary procedures.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Entrance Requirements**:
Applicants must have at least: (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

**Substitutions**:

- I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*
- II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience.*
- III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one yea

  • Academic Coordinator-Veterans Services

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Bunker Hill Community College Full time

    Location: Boston, MA Category: Professional Staff Posted On: Wed Nov Job Description: Oversee daily operations of the Veterans Center; function as an official representative of the College at local, regional, and national Veterans conferences/trainings and events. Develop comprehensive program plans, including strategic objectives, timelines, and...

  • Academic Coordinator-Veterans Services

    2 months ago

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States Bunker Hill Community College Full time

    Location: Boston, MA Category: Professional Staff Posted On: Wed Nov Job Description: Oversee daily operations of the Veterans Center; function as an official representative of the College at local, regional, and national Veterans conferences/trainings and events. Develop comprehensive program plans, including strategic objectives, timelines, and...

  • Food Service Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, United States Veterans Canteen Service Full time

    Starting Hourly Wage $17.42This is a Temporary Not to Exceed (NTE) 1-year position. The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) located at the Boston, MA, VA Medical Center is seeking part-time Food Service Workers to provide quality service to our nation's veterans. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Makes coffee, Latte, cappuccino, smoothies. Preps food items such...

  • Food Service Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, United States Veterans Canteen Service Full time

    Starting Hourly Wage $17.42This is a Temporary Not to Exceed (NTE) 1-year position. The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) located at the Boston, MA, VA Medical Center is seeking part-time Food Service Workers to provide quality service to our nation's veterans. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Makes coffee, Latte, cappuccino, smoothies. Preps food items such...

  • Armed Security Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, United States J.F. Protection Service LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin Our Team at JF Protection Service, LLC!Are you a dedicated professional with a background in law enforcement seeking a rewarding career in security? Look no further! JF Protection Service, LLC seeks skilled Armed Security Officers to join our esteemed team. If you have experience as a Constable, SPO, retired Police Officer,...

  • Armed Security Officer

    1 week ago

    Boston, United States J.F. Protection Service LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin Our Team at JF Protection Service, LLC!Are you a dedicated professional with a background in law enforcement seeking a rewarding career in security? Look no further! JF Protection Service, LLC seeks skilled Armed Security Officers to join our esteemed team. If you have experience as a Constable, SPO, retired Police Officer,...

  • Office Services

    1 month ago

    Boston, United States Holland & Knight Full time

    We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. Description: As an Office Services Specialist, you will play a role in providing constant assistance to all attorneys and staff in the daily operation of the firm and coordinate workflow under the direct supervision of Office...

  • Office Services

    6 days ago

    Boston, United States Holland & Knight Full time

    We are a Firm where people truly believe in what they do and strive to achieve the highest standards of performance and success. Description: As an Office Services Specialist, you will play a role in providing constant assistance to all attorneys and staff in the daily operation of the firm and coordinate workflow under the direct supervision of Office...

  • Senior Tax Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, United States EisnerAmper Full time

    Job Description At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you're starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you'll love from top to bottom - we give you the tools you...

  • Veteran's Program Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, United States State of Massachusetts Full time

    The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are vital to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families...

  • Veteran's Program Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, United States State of Massachusetts Full time

    The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are vital to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families...

  • Administrative Officer

    1 month ago

    Boston, United States US National Archives and Records Administration Full time

    **Duties**: The following are the duties of this position at the GS-11. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As an ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, you will: - Maintains files and records of Library projects that are useful in...

  • Veteran's Program Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, United States MASS Full time

    The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their full selves, where collaboration, innovation, and connections are vital to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families...

  • Office Services Support Specialist

    1 month ago

    Boston, United States Boston Properties Full time

    Primary Purpose of Position: Provide administrative support to the Director, Office Services and serve as an Office Services resource in the coordination and execution of the corporate office administrative operations. Essential Functions: Administrative * Standard Administrative Support Functions * Compose, edit and type letters, memorandums and...

  • Office Services Support Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Boston, United States Boston Properties Full time

    Primary Purpose of Position: Provide administrative support to the Director, Office Services and serve as an Office Services resource in the coordination and execution of the corporate office administrative operations. Essential Functions: Administrative * Standard Administrative Support Functions * Compose, edit and type letters, memorandums and...

  • Veteran's Program Specialist

    2 months ago

    Boston, United States Board of Higher Ed OSFA Full time

    Overview: This position participates in the activities of the Board of Higher Education Veterans ' Education Office. It engages in reviewing and evaluating approval petitions submitted by educational institutions and job training establishments to ensure compliance with data required by Title 38, U.S. Code (G.I. Bill), as well as the supervision of approved...

  • Office Services Site Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, United States EPIQ Systems Full time

    Office Services Site Manager page is loaded Office Services Site Manager Apply locations Boston, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0027903 It's fun to work at a company where people truly believe in what they are doing! Job Description: The Site Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and ensuring...

  • Cook

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, United States Veterans Canteen Service Full time

    Starting Hourly Wage $ 19.09This is a Temporary Not to Exceed (NTE) 1-year position.Now hiring: Team Members to provide exceptional service in our cafes and retail markets! We are looking for Grill Cooks who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are committed to serving America's Heroes. Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) located in the Boston, MA, VA...

  • Cook

    1 week ago

    Boston, United States Veterans Canteen Service Full time

    Starting Hourly Wage $ 19.09This is a Temporary Not to Exceed (NTE) 1-year position.Now hiring: Team Members to provide exceptional service in our cafes and retail markets! We are looking for Grill Cooks who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are committed to serving America's Heroes. Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) located in the Boston, MA, VA...

  • Associate Director of Veterans Upward Bound

    3 weeks ago

    Boston, United States Suffolk University Full time

    Come and work at Suffolk University’s Veteran's Upward Bound Office where you can make a difference by providing support toqualified military veterans in developing the necessary skills to enroll and succeed in post secondary education. The Suffolk University Veteran's Upward Bound program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education has been created to...