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Assistant Veterans Services Officer

2 months ago


Richmond, United States Fort Bend County Full time
Overview

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here Work Here

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists with and ensures Veterans and dependents are aware of and receive benefits and entitlements available to them under the law.  Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

Responsibilities
  • Meets with individual Veterans to ascertain needs, potential eligibility and the process needed to obtain benefits.
  • Advocates for the Veterans of Fort Bend County with service agencies and administrative agencies including the Veterans Administration and the Texas Veterans Commission.
  • Promotes the services of the Veterans Service Office to the Veterans of Fort Bend County via outreach to veterans’ organizations and civic organizations.
  • Travels to permanent or temporary locations to provide services in each precinct of the county.
  • Performs other duties as required by Supervisor.
  • Assists Veterans with form completion and support data collection.
  • Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field.  (High School/GED and 4 years work related experience may substitute for degree.) 
  • Two (2) years job related experience and two (2) years military service with any branch of the Armed Services with Honorable discharge.  Past experience with Veterans benefits preferred.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
  • Good organizational skills; multi-tasking and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to present presentations to small and large groups. 
  • Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
  • Must maintain certification from Texas Veterans Commission; 40 hours training certification from National Association of County Service Officers, (certifications must be obtained within first year of employment).
  • Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience

CLOSING DATE:  Upon filling position

To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.fortbendcounty.jobs

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.