NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Veteran Services Officer
Lincoln County, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$70K/yr - $94K/yr
5+ years expLincoln County is currently looking for the right person to fill the role of Veteran Service Officer to assist our local Veterans in obtaining and keeping the benefits they earned through their service. This role involves managing the Veterans Resource Center, promoting and advising veterans on benefits, and ensuring effective collaboration with various agencies.
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Responsibilities
Direct, administer and supervise all activities of the Veterans Service and Resource Center: Report to local, state, and federal partners on veterans’ benefit and transfer receipt data more than $45 million annually. Direct the collection and compilation of veteran statistics and other data as required by local, state, and/or federal direction. Plan and supervise department's personnel including hiring, training, evaluating, promoting, and firing decisions. Ensure appropriate training programs are in place and provided or otherwise solicited. Provide ongoing short-range and long-range planning for the improvement and expansion of veteran service programs, and as mandated by the state and federal government for continued funding of program. Educate the public through meetings and group presentations designed to provide information concerning the needs and cultural considerations of veterans. Direct the preparation of annual plans and reports; evaluate quality of program services
Manage and collaborate with federal, state, and local governments and other public/private agencies: Represent Lincoln County Veterans Service’s on boards and task forces designed to advocate and serve veterans’ interests, both disabled and non-disabled. Participate and promote veteran-centric programs within non-profit sector. Provide input into legislative proposals affecting veterans. Work with local, state, and national organizations and agencies in policy and procedure development. Coordinate department services with other agencies and community partners. Represent Lincoln County Veteran Service’s to other community, state, and national groups
Direct preparation of the annual budget in coordination with County Finance Director: Prepare, submit, analyze, and review annual budget. Responsible for budget administration upon adoption. Maintain expenditure records, exercises expenditure controls over approved budget. Supervise the department's fiscal planning and management. Maintain and reports annual budgets for programs with the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs. Assign supervision of contracts and MOUs
Sources and administers grants: Direct, supervise, and review program plans and grant applications. Seek out grants available for the funding of capital projects and operating needs. Prepare grant applications in accordance with agency regulations and grant requirements to secure funds. Monitor progress of grant-funded programs through to completion. Administer grant agreements and requirements. Responsible for grant reporting and project management
Qualification
Required
Bachelors
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 in substantiating benefit claims
Non-profit administration, record keeping and financial reporting
Supervise and train employees
Tactfully conduct interviews of a personal nature with veterans and their families as a means of obtaining accurate and complete information for Veterans Administration forms
Write accurate, complete records, and make specific recommendations based on that information
Maintain confidentiality of information
Benefits
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)
Vacation, holiday, and sick leave
Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance.
Other optional insurances are available.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
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