Assistant Veterans Service Officer
Veterans’ Affairs
Salary: $43,160 – $46,280
(Based on Education & Experience)

Duties: Under the direction of the Veterans’ Service Officer, is responsible for assisting in the dissemination of information relating to the rights and benefits of veterans; interview veterans and their dependents to provide them with clear and accurate information relating to the various benefits provided under federal, state and local laws; conduct investigations relating to benefit claims cases and prepares the necessary forms required by the Veterans’ Administration; collect and distribute information of varied types concerning veterans rights and benefits; establish and maintain records and files; other related work as required.

Requirements: Ability to analyze and interpret federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies dealing with veterans’ rights and apply them to specific cases; ability to assist veterans in filing claims for service connection, pension, burial benefits and other eligible benefits; ability to prepare reports and correspondence; ability to abide by confidentiality standards and requirements; ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform all duties of this position.

? High school diploma, or equivalent. Secondary education is preferred.
? Three to five years of office experience
? Proficient computer skills, above average communication skills, command of professional writing, ability to deal tactfully with the public.
? Must be able to successfully pass VSO accreditation within 1 year of employment
? Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license.
? Honorably Discharged Veteran status required

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Note: Offers of employment for this title are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness testing, to include drug screening.

Open until filled

Applicants should submit a cover letter and work history to:
Department of Personnel
HR@CumberlandCountyNJ.gov or fax to 856.453.2121
OR complete and online application and upload documents at:
https://www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs

The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing).
Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.