SALARY
$69,472.00 - $90,207.00 Annually
LOCATION
NE 68046, NE
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
01232
DEPARTMENT
Veterans Services
OPENING DATE
04/18/2025
CLOSING DATE
5/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
Under the general supervision of the County Administrator or designee, performs a variety of skilled administrative, professional and supervisory work planning, coordinating and administering the Veterans Service program requiring considerable responsibility and independent judgment.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervise and assist in training staff, volunteers and interns.
As an employee of Sarpy County, you receive regular pay for the services you provide at a rate of $69,472.00 per year. In addition to your yearly wage, Sarpy County provides benefits, such as insurance and retirement, which are valued at up to $28,514.83 per year.
Oversee the daily operation of the Veterans Service Department.
Establish, maintain, and promote effective professional and cooperative working relationships with clients, elected officials, supervisors, employees, law enforcement, judges, attorneys, vendors, consultants, other governmental agencies, other agencies, and the public.
Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, county policies, and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, licensing and professional standards by guaranteeing that all necessary training, documentation, paperwork and records are accurate and up-to-date.
Oversee and review policies, procedures and operations with Veterans Service Committee.
View operations within the department to evaluate their effectiveness in reaching established goals and objectives.
Develop, establish, review, and implement administrative/operating policies, procedures, and standards pertaining to the day-to-day operations; implement changes in policies/procedures in order to enhance efficiency/performance.
Provide leadership; coordinate in-service training as necessary.
Evaluate and standardize procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Assign, direct, and evaluate the work of staff by providing supervision, guidance, coaching, motivation, training, and discipline.
Oversee the recruitment and selection process for staff vacancies by participating in job description review, posting, screening applications, interviewing candidates, and hiring candidates.
Provide assistance to veterans, spouses, widows and dependents entitled to benefits.
Coordinate and administer the veteran service programs of the county including County Veteran’s fund.
Review, approve and submit payroll for assigned staff based on established timelines.
Perform management functions for the office (e.g., approve time off, performance appraisals, pay increase, discipline, etc.) as needed based on relevant dates.
Serve as a veteran service liaison to boards, commissions, educational institutions, government agencies, the media and community based groups.
Conduct veteran service needs assessments to assist in determining eligibility for veteran’s programs.
Prepare various applications (e.g. compensation, pension, home loans, education and training, medical treatment, etc.) based on entitlements of veteran.
Monitor submitted applications and assist eligible parties in developing and obtaining necessary documentation.
Assist in filing appeals or other actions for denied claims or applications.
Act as the secretary for the Veterans Service Committee.
Prepare, compile and maintain a variety of studies, reports, and statistical information for decision-making purposes, budget planning, and implementation.
Prepare annual budget; ensure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget and approve departmental expenditures.
Create, present, and provide accurate and timely reports as necessary/directed.
Maintain a current knowledge of federal and state regulations as well as statutes affecting Veteran’s Services.
Report to assigned worksite with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
Peripheral Duties
Serve as a member of various committees and veterans groups.
Perform other duties as directed and assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Human services or related field required. *
Five (5) years of bona fide work experience with social services, Military, Federal and State administrative procedures or veteran service programs required. *
Two (2) years of experience supervising paid subordinates required.
Must have or acquire the Veterans Affairs Accreditation within one (1) year of employment.
Possession of the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs desirable.
*Approved education or work experience beyond that required which provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered and substituted for the stated education or experience.
Special Requirements
By State Statute 80-410 - All county veterans service officers shall have served on active duty in the armed forces of the United States, other than active duty for training, shall have been discharged or otherwise separated with a characterization of honorable from the service, and shall have been bona fide residents of the State of Nebraska continuously for at least one year immediately prior to assuming any such position, except that if there is no applicant for county veterans service officer in a county who will have been a bona fide resident of the State of Nebraska continuously for at least one year prior to assuming such position, the one-year residency requirement may be waived.
Must have and maintain throughout employment a valid Driver’s License, as well as meet eligibility requirements of “acceptable driver standards” as defined by the County.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of veteran service programs and delivery systems
Considerable knowledge of state and Federal veteran service grant programs
Working knowledge of, and ability to use, computers and Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of local, state and Federal laws and regulations governing veteran service programs
Working knowledge of veteran service program design and evaluation
Some knowledge of budgetary and accounting processes and procedures
Knowledge of budgeting principles and associate financial analysis
Skill in communicating with and presenting information to diverse audience
Effective planning and organizational skills
Well-developed communication and management skills
Ability to develop written reports and action plans
Ability to analyze and interpret statistics and data relating to veteran service programs
Ability to coordinate various veteran service programs
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions
Ability to manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information
Ability to perform tasks with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Ability to navigate stressful situations while maintaining composure
Ability to understand and follow exacting verbal and written instructions
Ability to prioritize work and carry out assigned projects to completion
Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing
Ability to operate equipment including, but not limited to, multiline phone, computer, scanner, fax, and multifunction printer
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to sit/remain stationary, talk/hear, and must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate/manipulate equipment (use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects/tools). The employee is occasionally required to stand/be erect, walk/move about, and position self (e.g. bend reach, kneel, stoop, and climb stairs). The employee must occasionally lift, maneuver, and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Required sensory abilities include vision and hearing. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close and color vision as well as the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk (i.e. verbal exchange/exchange information) and hear (i.e. exchange information accurately) within normal ranges. Incumbent must be able to exert sustained concentration for several hours at a time.
Work is generally performed indoors in an office setting. Work may be occasionally performed outside with exposure to heat, humidity, fumes, and airborne particles. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, call-ins, and holidays. Work may be fast-paced when dealing with multiple priorities and time constraints. The noise level is typically moderate.
Provided by company| Date Posted | April 18, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date Closes | May 4, 2025 |
| Located In | Papillion, NE |
| Job Type | Full-time Employee |
| Compensation | Salary, $69472 - $90207 |
| Shift | Custom |
| SOC Category | 11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers |
| Zipcode | 68046 |
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