Cabarrus County North Carolina
VETERANS SERVICES DIRECTOR
Cabarrus County North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Cabarrus County North Carolina . Position: Veterans Services Director. Location: Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Base pay
$70,075.20/yr - $83,782.40/yr Hiring range for this position is $70,075.20 - $83,782.40. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 25. General Definition of Work
Responsible for administrative work planning, organizing and directing the County’s Veterans Services Department. Focuses on managing various veterans programs based on federal, state, and county policies and regulations. Work is normally performed without immediate supervision; the Assistant County Manager/Human Services Director provides general direction and review. The Veterans Services Department is part of the County\'s consolidated human services agency. The director supervises all Veteran Services Officers. Examples of Duties
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks: Planning, directing, supervising and coordinating Veterans Services programs and staff; ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; interviewing and assisting veterans, widows, and dependents with claims; overseeing the preparation and maintenance of records and files; prepares reports. Directing, training, evaluating, and other personnel functions of department staff. Interviews, counsels, and assists veterans and their dependents on their rights, eligibility, and entitlements. Completes applications for federal and state benefits and obtains supporting documents and affidavits; forwards to the appropriate approving authority. Processes claims through the Department of Veterans Affairs; prepares and processes Notice of Disagreement; reviews Statement of the Case and prepares appeal information; assists veterans with notices to be filed before the Veterans Court of Appeal. Assists pensioned veterans and widows in completing their annual Eligibility Verification Reports. Provides services to homebound veterans and their dependents. Works in close coordination with county veterans\' organizations, providing information and services to veterans. Attends various veterans' organizational meetings and outreach events; represents the Veterans Services Department at monthly Human Services Advisory Board meetings. Assist in the development and management of community services for program participants in need of assistance (employment counseling, behavioral health services, housing, education, health and income benefits, etc.). Assist with the development and preparation of educational and community outreach presentations for the Veterans Services Department; Performs related tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of veteran\'s programs and benefits and applicable laws and regulations; thorough knowledge of community organizations, agencies, and facilities related to veterans affairs; ability to understand, interpret and apply technical rules, directives, and regulations; ability to deal with officials, veterans, dependents, and others fairly and effectively; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates. Management Preferences
Possession of North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs and/or National Association of County Veterans Service Officers certification as a Veteran Services Officer. Prior military service preferred. Minimum Education / Experience
Requires graduation from an appropriately accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration or related field and considerable experience in veterans service work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Prior military service strongly preferred. Note: If the job posting indicates an “equivalent combination of education and experience,” qualification may be through education, related experience, or a combination of both. Educational credentials will be verified; official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded. Special Requirements
Possession of North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs and/or National Association of County Veterans Service Officers certification as a Veteran Services Officer or must obtain within 24 months of employment. Possession of a valid driver\'s license in North Carolina. Job details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Administrative, Strategy/Planning, and Management Industries: Government Administration We encourage early applications; the review process will begin immediately and continue until filled. This recruitment may close at any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Additional benefits information and related notes may appear in the posting.
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Join to apply for the
VETERANS SERVICES DIRECTOR
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Cabarrus County North Carolina . Position: Veterans Services Director. Location: Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Base pay
$70,075.20/yr - $83,782.40/yr Hiring range for this position is $70,075.20 - $83,782.40. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 25. General Definition of Work
Responsible for administrative work planning, organizing and directing the County’s Veterans Services Department. Focuses on managing various veterans programs based on federal, state, and county policies and regulations. Work is normally performed without immediate supervision; the Assistant County Manager/Human Services Director provides general direction and review. The Veterans Services Department is part of the County\'s consolidated human services agency. The director supervises all Veteran Services Officers. Examples of Duties
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks: Planning, directing, supervising and coordinating Veterans Services programs and staff; ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; interviewing and assisting veterans, widows, and dependents with claims; overseeing the preparation and maintenance of records and files; prepares reports. Directing, training, evaluating, and other personnel functions of department staff. Interviews, counsels, and assists veterans and their dependents on their rights, eligibility, and entitlements. Completes applications for federal and state benefits and obtains supporting documents and affidavits; forwards to the appropriate approving authority. Processes claims through the Department of Veterans Affairs; prepares and processes Notice of Disagreement; reviews Statement of the Case and prepares appeal information; assists veterans with notices to be filed before the Veterans Court of Appeal. Assists pensioned veterans and widows in completing their annual Eligibility Verification Reports. Provides services to homebound veterans and their dependents. Works in close coordination with county veterans\' organizations, providing information and services to veterans. Attends various veterans' organizational meetings and outreach events; represents the Veterans Services Department at monthly Human Services Advisory Board meetings. Assist in the development and management of community services for program participants in need of assistance (employment counseling, behavioral health services, housing, education, health and income benefits, etc.). Assist with the development and preparation of educational and community outreach presentations for the Veterans Services Department; Performs related tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of veteran\'s programs and benefits and applicable laws and regulations; thorough knowledge of community organizations, agencies, and facilities related to veterans affairs; ability to understand, interpret and apply technical rules, directives, and regulations; ability to deal with officials, veterans, dependents, and others fairly and effectively; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates. Management Preferences
Possession of North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs and/or National Association of County Veterans Service Officers certification as a Veteran Services Officer. Prior military service preferred. Minimum Education / Experience
Requires graduation from an appropriately accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration or related field and considerable experience in veterans service work. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Prior military service strongly preferred. Note: If the job posting indicates an “equivalent combination of education and experience,” qualification may be through education, related experience, or a combination of both. Educational credentials will be verified; official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded. Special Requirements
Possession of North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs and/or National Association of County Veterans Service Officers certification as a Veteran Services Officer or must obtain within 24 months of employment. Possession of a valid driver\'s license in North Carolina. Job details
Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Administrative, Strategy/Planning, and Management Industries: Government Administration We encourage early applications; the review process will begin immediately and continue until filled. This recruitment may close at any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Additional benefits information and related notes may appear in the posting.
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