Veterans Services Officer - Mobile South

Department of Defense, Veterans' and Emergency Management Job Class Code: 0831 Grade: 25 (Supervisory Services) Salary: $57,408.00 - $81,078.40/Annually

Location:

Portland, ME Opening Date:
August 27, 2026 Closing Date:
September 11, 2026 Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

This is professional services work overseeing day-to-day operations of an assigned field office; advising and advocating for veterans and members of the armed services, their families, dependents, and survivors; and providing technical assistance to obtain federal, state, regional, and local veterans benefits and services. Responsibilities include strategizing, developing and filing claims, and advocating for eligible military benefits and services such as pension, compensation, education, housing, financial assistance, and/or medical care.

Work also includes supervising staff, evaluating and verifying information, determining eligibility, and leading appeal strategies and activities. Work is performed under limited supervision.

(A position may not be assigned all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all the duties that may be assigned). Initiates and/or update client management software and continuously monitors cases to detect problems, determine status of cases, and ensure judicious and timely review of undisputed/disputed claims. Interviews and advises veterans and/or their dependents to provide information and determine eligibility for benefits and services from federal/state veterans programs.

Develops, assesses, and evaluates all testimony and documents to prepare for formal hearing proceedings. Writes well-grounded appeal briefs to substantiate veterans' positions on contested cases. Represents veterans or dependents at appeal hearings to present claimants' arguments. Evaluates VA claim determinations for compliance with federal/state rulings to determine consistency, improve submission detail, and/or initiate claim negotiations to achieve fair solutions that ensure veterans' rights and entitlements are protected.

Administers operations of an assigned field office and multiple itinerant offices to serve veteran clientele to ensure consistent application of applicable laws, policies, and procedures. Advises and advocates for applicants on problems relating to income, housing, health, education, and family situation to meet the needs of veterans and/or dependents. Identifies resources and prepares claims for veterans and/or dependents to guide them in applying for and obtaining benefits and services.

Gathers and analyzes information, and documents detailed case history to prepare reports to substantiate and authorize grants for aid. Establishes and maintains partnerships with other agencies and community organizations to develop resources and/or promote agency mission. Represents the agency before veterans groups, on committees, and in public forums to exchange information and promote veterans programs, benefits, and services. Studies and researches laws, regulations, policies, and precedent-setting decisions to prepare well-grounded documentation in support of highly complex and sensitive claims.

Implements, administers, and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures, and practices, including: AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, communication systems, and employee safety.

Knowledge of interviewing techniques. Knowledge of available VA and community programs and services. Knowledge of veterans benefits/claims application procedures and processes. Knowledge of Department rules, regulations, and operating procedures. Knowledge of terminology/meanings of various types of disabilities and illnesses associated with veterans' claims. Knowledge of State Veterans Assistance programs. Knowledge of supervisory techniques and office management practices. Knowledge of eligibility and application criteria governing federal veterans’ assistance and state programs.

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