Director of Veterans Affairs

County of Blair • Hollidaysburg, PA

2d • $25

About The Position

The director advises, helps, and counsels veterans and their families with the steps necessary to obtain veterans' benefits and assistance; refers customers to other agencies; keeps records; tracks activities; and provides public relations.
Additional responsibilities include effective overall operation of the department of three; preparing federal, state, and county forms, records, and requests for assistance; ensuring compliance with regulations; coordinating outreach programs with service organizations; advertising department function and services to public; and maintaining thorough knowledge of veterans' rights and benefits programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces
• Self-motivation, diligence, and time management skills
• Minimum of two years' experience within a supervisory capacity or similar level of oversight and responsibility
• Considerable working knowledge of VA system structure, as well as knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to veteran affairs
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Comfort level with conducting community outreach and public speaking
• Obtain PA State Veterans Service Office Accreditation within one year of placement into position if without it at hire

Responsibilities

• Advising and counseling veterans and their families
• Referring customers to other agencies
• Keeping records and tracking activities
• Providing public relations
• Overall operation of the department
• Preparing federal, state, and county forms
• Ensuring compliance with regulations
• Coordinating outreach programs
• Advertising department function and services
• Maintaining knowledge of veterans' rights and benefits programs

Benefits

• 90% employer-paid PPO health insurance with vision and three-tier prescription components
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Defined contribution plan
• 14 paid holidays
• Other time-off provisions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees