Veterans Services Officer

Position : Veteran's Services Officer

Salary Range : $4,047.00 / month - $5,424.00 / month; Starting Salary DOQ, DOE

Location Community Health Department

Employment Type : Full-time (40 hours / week); FLSA non-exempt, Benefits Apply

Open Until Filled

Full Time Benefits Include :

• County pays $1,550 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members
• Retirement : Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS)
• HRA Veba account : Employer contribution may apply
• Wellness program
• Access to MetLife Pet Insurance
• Deferred compensation plans offered
• Twelve paid holidays annually
• Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract)
• Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.

Brief Duties and Responsibilities : This position is responsible for screening and verifying eligibility of veterans or beneficiaries for financial assistance under the provisions of RCW 73.08.010, including conducting independent interviews of indigent veterans and supervising the completion of applications in order to provide emergency assistance to qualified veterans who reside in Walla Walla County; and providing information, referral services and assistance to veterans and their family members in processing claims applications for the various veterans' benefits to which they may be entitled to and ensure all efforts have been made to support such claims

Working Environment / Physical Abilities : Work is performed in an office setting. Must be able to lift up to twenty (20) pounds and sit for extended periods of time. Physical abilities required for this position are ones typically related to office operations; manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate personal computers and other office equipment; accessing file cabinets; and sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally.

Minimum Qualifications : EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, social services or closely related field and one year experience providing benefits information, claims or employment assistance to veterans and their family members. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted, year for year for education. Accredited veteran services organization representative preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS : Valid driver's license. Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check Must become an Accredited Representative by our local Department of Veterans Affairs office within 18 months of hire.

For Application : Application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT

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