July 2, 2024

Washington County Arkansas

Fayetteville

FULL TIME

Deputy Veterans Services Officer

Salary / Pay Rate: $20.24

Job Type: Full Time

Post Date: 7/2/2024

Expire Date:

Job Application: Employment Application 2

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED **Must be military veteran or spouse of a disabled Veteran**
Position Title: Deputy Veterans Services Officer
Department: Veterans Services
Salary: $20.24/hr.
Pay Grade:10
Workday & Hours: (Full-Time 8:00am- 4:30pm)
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (After 60 days of employment, Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - EAP Program - Retirement APERS (Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System)
Vacation Eligibility after 6 months of employment (84 hours up to 3 years)
Sick hours available after 90 days of employment (112 hours up to 3 years)
Twelve Holidays a year + Employee Birthday (Thirteen total)
Job Summary:
Washington County Veterans Services mission is to honor and improve the quality of life for the veterans, survivors and dependents throughout Washington County by providing exemplary veteran advocacy, information and access to benefits earned. The incumbent under the general supervision of the Director of Veterans Services advises and assists veterans and dependents in preparing claims for disability compensation, death or injury, insurance, pensions, education benefits, rehabilitation training, medical care, burial, home loans, debts/waivers, and other claims which may be applicable under federal, state and local laws as well as acts as a general resource to guide veterans to receive benefits earned. The position is jointly administered by Washington County and the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

Deputy Veterans Services Officer
Required Qualifications:
Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for Washington County jobs and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.washingtoncountyar.gov
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:
https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/Sys/Sso/Login?Return Url=%2f Sys%2f Sso%2f Dashboard%2f Job Application%2f Apply%3fjob ID%3d4211%26Back URL%3d%2f Home%2f Components%2f Job Posts%2f Job%2f4211%2f25 or call 479-444-1700.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.