Veterans Services Officer

6 days ago


Richmond Texas, United States Fort Bend County Full time

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.

Key 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.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field.
  • 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.


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