Veterans Services Officer

FULL-TIME (40 HOURS/WEEK)

Veterans Services Officer

Cottonwood County currently has an opening for a full-time (40 hours/week) Veterans Services Officer. This position provides various local, state and federal services and advocacy to veterans and their dependents residing within the County.

Minimum requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in veterans service program administration or any equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must be a Minnesota resident and an honorably discharged active duty veteran of the United States Armed Forces. Must achieve certification as a County Veterans Service Officer within one year of hire. Possession of a valid State of Minnesota driver’s license.

The salary range for this position is $63,065.60 - $82,700.80/year dependent upon qualifications.

County benefits include: Vacation, ESST leave, personal time, 11 paid holidays, health insurance, $20,000 life insurance policy, Public Employee Retirement (PERA), $60/month cell phone allowance and a monthly VEBA/HSA contribution. Elective benefits include dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, hospital, accident and critical care coverage. The county also offers medical/dependent care flex as well as three deferred compensation plans that are available if you choose. This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

For a complete job description or information on how to apply for this position, please contact the County Coordinator/Human Resources Office (Room 13 of the Cottonwood County Courthouse), call 507-831-5669 or visit the county website at www.cottonwoodcountymn.gov.

This position will be open until filled with regular review of applications.

Cottonwood County is an equal opportunity employer.