Department of

Dauphin County Human Resources

Requisition Number 176000-01-12	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

The County of Dauphin is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Director of Veterans’ Affairs. An employee in this position will provide advice, assistance and counseling to veterans and/or their families concerning veteran benefits and services; he/she will review and file federal, state or local benefit applications and act as an advocate for veterans, ensuring that all benefits and entitlements due them are in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition to directing and managing the daily operation of the Veterans’ Affairs program, this employee will assist in seeing that veterans are treated with dignity now and in the future through review and approval of applications for County burial and headstone allowances, maintenance of a County veterans’ grave registry, and purchase and distribution of flags and flag holders for veterans’ graves. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human services, or related field; training in management and benefits administration. Some knowledge of veteran benefits preferred. Two years working experience in counseling services with some supervisory experience preferred; or, any acceptable combination of education, experience and/or training.

Application Process: Current employees must complete a Transfer Application and attach a resume. Non-County employees must complete a Dauphin County Application for Employment, available from the Dauphin County website at www.dauphincounty.org under the icon for employment opportunities. Both forms may be obtained from and submitted to the Department of Human Resources.

Date Posted: February 2, 2012

Application Deadline: February 21, 2012

Benefit Package:

An excellent County paid benefit package is available after a 90-day waiting period to all full-time employees. The County pays 100% of the premium for the following:

Ø Dental & Vision

Ø Term Life Insurance

Employees pay 3% Premium Sharing for the following:

Ø Medical & Prescription Insurance

The following benefits begin immediately:

Ø Vacation Leave

Ø Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Military Leave

Ø 9 Paid Holidays Per Year

Ø Bereavement Leave

Ø Pension Plan

Ø Deferred Compensation Plan

The County of Dauphin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the event you require an accommodation to apply or to participate in the selection process, please contact the County Department of Human Resources at (717) 780-6230. You may also visit our website at www.dauphincounty.org for more employment information or to print an employment application.

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