Veteran Services Officer

Position Summary

Lincoln County is seeking a Veteran Service Officer to assist local Veterans in obtaining and maintaining the benefits earned through service. The officer will provide general management, administration, policy-making, training, planning, and direction of the Lincoln County Veterans Resource Center.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

• Report to local, state, and federal partners on veterans’ benefit and transfer receipt data exceeding $45 million annually.
• Direct collection and compilation of veteran statistics and data as required by local, state, and federal direction.
• Plan and supervise department personnel, including hiring, training, evaluating, promoting, and firing decisions.
• Ensure appropriate training programs are in place and provided.
• Provide ongoing short-range and long-range planning for the improvement and expansion of veteran service programs, and as mandated for continued funding.
• Educate the public through meetings and group presentations concerning the needs and cultural considerations of veterans.
• Direct preparation of annual plans and reports; evaluate quality of program services.
• Represent the County Veterans Service on boards and task forces to advocate and serve veterans’ interests.
• Provide input into legislative proposals affecting veterans.
• Coordinate department services with other agencies and community partners.
• Prepare, submit, analyze, and review the annual budget in coordination with the County Finance Director.
• Maintain and report annual budgets for programs with the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Supervise the department’s fiscal planning and management.
• Direct, supervise, and review program plans and grant applications.
• Seek out grants available for the funding of capital projects and operating needs.
• Administer grant agreements and requirements.
• Responsible for grant reporting and project management.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years in Public Administration or program management with 3 years’ experience in veteran related non-profit corporation sector
• Accreditation with a national or state veteran service organization
• Oregon Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire

• Current federal and state laws relating to all benefits for veterans and dependents
• Programs and activities of other agencies rendering services to veterans
• Employee rights and standard personnel management rules, regulations, and policies
• Legal documents and processes necessary to substantiate benefit claims
• Non-profit administration, record keeping, and financial reporting
• Supervise and train employees
• Tactfully conduct sensitive interviews with veterans and families to obtain accurate information for Veterans Administration forms
• Write accurate, complete records and make specific recommendations based on that information
• Maintain confidentiality of information

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For more information or to obtain the full job description, please reach out to jobscoln.or.us.