Veterans’ Service Officer

Job Description

The town of Barre is seeking to immediately hire a qualified professional to serve as the Veterans’ Service Officer, chosen by the Select Board. The Veterans’ Service Officer performs administrative and technical work counseling and assisting veterans and their families in accessing veterans benefits and services and resolve related problems; all other related work as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists and counsels veterans and families with various types of personal, medical, and financial problems; informs applicants for assistance of services available and requirements for accessing benefits.
• Screens applicants for eligibility; assists with various forms, documents and legal papers; interprets and applies federal and state regulations; compiles and submits applications to state and federal agencies and processes payments to be made from town funds.
• Prepares and monitors requests for approval and reimbursement from the Massachusetts Office of Veterans Affairs.
• Keeps abreast of constantly changing regulations and laws related to veterans.
• Maintains detailed records relating to requests and applications for assistance.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in relevant workshops, seminars, and professional organizations.
• Performs routine administrative work requiring the application of regulations and procedures; exercises independent judgement in making decisions involving routine and non-routine problems.

This is a non-benefited position working a variable schedule, with work performed on an as-needed basis, which may include some evening hours on occasion. Must be an honorably discharged Veteran (DD 214 will be required for file) and a high school graduate. One year of experience in a responsible administrative position required. Experience serving the public or in a municipal government setting is helpful, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Annual stipend of $5,838.

The complete job description and application is available at the Henry Woods Building and on the town of Barre website. The position is open until filled. Completed applications with a letter of interest and resume must be submitted to Sandy Hood, Administrative Assistant, by email to [email protected], or by mail to Henry Woods Building, 40 West St., Suite 697, Barre, MA 01005. AA/EOE.