Veterans Services Counselor

Department:Housing and Human Services Department Organizational Unit:Veteran Services

position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$2,215.68 to $2,437.25 biweekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Performs skilled professional work counseling, advising, and assisting veterans and eligible family members in making claims to secure U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, State of Florida, and Brevard County veterans benefits they may be entitled to under current federal, state, and county laws, statutes, and/or policies.

REQUIREMENTS: Associates degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a closely related fieldPLUSfour (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in administering or managing programs. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must be a veteran who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions or the surviving spouse of such a veteran, as required by Florida Statute (FS) Section 292.11. Must successfully complete the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Services Officer training and pass the certification test within one (1) year of employment. Must meet requirements to receive accreditation by one (1) or more Veteran Service Organizations, including Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion, or another similar approved agency. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:20 lbs.
   • CARRY:20 lbs.
   • PUSH:20 lbs.
   • PULL:20 lbs.
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:1 – 3 hours
   • WALK:1 – 3 hours
   • SIT:5 – 8 hours
   • DRIVE:None
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Reach; Smell
5. The employee must have:
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • Work alone; Other working conditions; Work inside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A