Date Posted:

June 14, 2016

Salary:

6,332 – 8,452 / Month

Description:

Under general direction, plan, organize and direct the Veterans Services Office; develop and maintain cooperative relationships with veterans’ organizations, federal, State, and local agencies, public and civic groups; provide assistance to veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits and services; and perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain these would be:
Three years of experience in a local, State or Federal government veterans’ program or a federally recognized veterans’ service organization counseling veterans on a variety of rights and benefits, at least one year of which must have included administrative responsibilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be a veteran in accordance with the California Military and Veterans’ Code – Submit a copy of your DD214 with application
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License, or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority

Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of provisions of Federal, State and local legislation, rules or regulations relating to all veteran benefits programs and applicable court decisions. Working knowledge of Veterans Administration claims and appeal practices and procedures; organizations and activities of the Veterans’ Administration and other veteran agencies and organizations; interviewing and counseling techniques; principles of administration, supervision and training; and community resources and organizations and their functions. Some knowledge of budgeting procedures.

Ability to: Plan, develop and administer a comprehensive program relating to veteran services; train, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; interpret laws and regulations concerning the rights and benefits of veterans and their dependents and advise and counsel clients accordingly; interview clients; prepare or assist clients in the preparation of appropriate forms and correspondence; assemble, organize and present in written and/or oral form, comprehensive reports containing alternative solutions and recommendations regarding specific resources, plans and policies pertaining to veterans services; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with diverse groups/populations, department heads, State, Federal and political contacts; speak before large groups of citizens; and prepare and monitor a budget.

How to Apply:

Apply online at http://www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired . TDD/TTY- 711. Applications will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) Submitted online before midnight of the final filing date. Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified that they must submit a completed conviction history questionnaire in order to continue to the examination phase of the process.

Filing Deadline:

Friday, July 01, 2016