DIRECTOR
OF VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY 9421
An employee in this class plans, organizes and directs a program to
assist veterans in obtaining benefits under various federal and state
statutes. The incumbent supervises the
preparation and filing of claims, and advising veterans in matters pertaining
to veterans' rights and benefits. Work
is performed within the scope of established laws, rules and regulations
pertaining to veterans benefits. The
incumbent is expected to assume considerable initiative and judgment in the
interpretation of the rules and regulations and in finding solutions to
difficult personal problems.
Supervision is exercised over a staff of Veterans Service Officers and
clerical assistants; and is received from the County Executive through oral and
written directives. Does related work
as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Administers
the activities of the County Veterans Service Agency;
Supervises and inspects
the operations of local branch offices;
Confers with County
officials and representatives of war service organizations on new legislation
or other matters of interest to veterans.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of federal, state and local legislation affecting war veterans;
thorough knowledge of the benefits and services available to veterans; ability
to establish and maintain good public relations, and to deal understandingly
with veteran's problems; ability to plan, supervise and review the work of
others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either:
a) Graduation from a New
York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
Degree, and four (4) years of experience in employment, educational, financial
or personal counseling; or,
b) Graduation from a
standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma,
and eight (8) years of experience in employment, educational, financial or
personal counseling; or
c) An equivalent
combination of the education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and
b).
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Candidates must be a veteran as defined in Section 85 of Civil Service
Law.
R4/29/96
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Non-Competitive
RR1/22/03