10/29/2018 - Assistant Veterans Service Officer
Assistant Veterans Service Officer
Veterans’ Affairs
Salary: $37,000 – 47,000
(Based on Education & Experience)
Duties:
Under the direction of the Veterans’ Service Officer, is responsible for the dissemination of information relating to the rights and benefits of war veterans; interview veterans and their dependents to provide them with clear and accurate information relating to the various benefits provided under national and state laws; conduct field investigations relating to benefit claims cases and prepares the necessary forms required by the Veterans’ Administration; collect and distribute information of varied types concerning veteran’s rights and benefits; establish and maintain records and files; other related work as required.
Requirements:
Ability to analyze and interpret national, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies dealing with veterans’ rights and apply them to specific cases; ability to assist veterans in filing claims for unemployment insurance and disability; ability to prepare reports and correspondence; ability to abide by confidentiality standards and requirements; ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform all duties of this position.
Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
Veteran status preferred.
Hours:
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Note:
Offers of employment for this title are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness testing, to include drug screenings, and criminal background checks.
Applicants should mail or email all cover letters, resumes, and letters of recommendation to:
Brittany Wiita, Confidential Assistant
Department of Personnel
Brittanywi@co.cumberland.nj.us or fax to 856-453-0361.
Application Deadline: November 13, 2018
The County of Cumberland is an Equal Opportunity Employer Striving for Diversity in the Workplace.
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