Job Information
Allen County Veteran Service Commission Senior Veterans Service Officer in Lima, Ohio
Job Description:
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary based on experience and qualifications
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- OPERS Retirement
- Paid Time Off
DUTIES:
- Advise and assist applicants in preparing and presenting claims or obtaining benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, State of Ohio, or the Allen County Veterans Service Commission
- Knowledge of VA regulations regarding various areas of Veteran's benefits and the claim process
- Confer, advise, prepare and issue requests through the use of Department of Veterans Affairs, State and County offices within the United States of America and in some cases internationally in order to obtain vital records, public documents, such as birth, marriage, divorce and/or death certificates
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``` - Act as a liaison between Veterans and their dependents with other community agencies
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``` - Perform clerical duties relative to job functions, such as filing, typing, scanning, faxing, copying, collecting statistics and data, etc
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``` - Attend schools with the National, State, and Veterans Service Organizations to maintain required certifications and/or accreditations - Conduct, review, and investigate applications for financial assistance from eligible veterans, active-duty members of the Armed Forces of the United States, or their dependents in accordance with Title 59, Ohio Revised Code and existing agency policies to ensure all required documents and pertinent information is included with the application prior to approval or submission to the Executive Director and Veterans Service Commissioners - Greets clients, answer phones, schedule appointments
NOTE: OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION AT THE DISCRETION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ACTIVITIES DEFINED IN THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE OR EXEMPT THE EMPLOYEE FROM PERFORMING OTHER RELATED OR NON-RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIED TO MAINTAIN AN EFFECTIVELY FUNCTIONING OFFICE.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements for this position are as follows:
- Must be an Ohio Certified CVSO with at least 5 years of experience
- Honorably Discharged Veteran
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact with people in a positive and courteous manner
- Team Player
- Valid Ohio Driver's License
Pass Drug Test and Background Check
All submitted documents will become the property of the Allen County Veteran Service Commission and will be destroyed according to established policies. Do not send original documents as they will not be returned to sender/applicant.
All applicants must clearly indicate how he or she meets the Minimum Qualifications and Requirements. Any applicants that do not indicate this in his or her resume will not be given further consideration.
The Allen County Veterans Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, age, disability or military status in employment or the provision of services.
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To Apply: Submit the required documents by mail, in person at the addresses below, or via email to acvso@allencountyohio.com:
Allen County Veterans Service Commission 301 N. Main Street, #113 Lima, Ohio 45801
Mailing Address:
Allen County Veterans Service Commission P.O. BOX 1243 Lima, Ohio 45802
Required Documents include Resume, and Copy of DD214 to be delivered by 02/21/25. The board reserves the right to acce