Veterans Assistant TemporaryPart-Time (16.58hr.)

• Supports the Veterans Affairs Administrator and Assistant Veterans Benefits Counselor in serving veterans and their dependents by explaining and assisting with County State and Federal Veterans Affairs benefits.
• Serves as the first point of contact greeting visitors and directing them appropriately and assists with incoming calls and inquiries.
• Performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks requiring knowledge of departmental policies and procedures including preparing correspondence forms reports and maintaining departmental and veterans files.
• Handles mail distribution and responses as needed.
• Provides assistance with special projects contributes input to evaluations and supports the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund office when required.
• Maintains office supply inventory and places orders in accordance with established procedures.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year of general clerical experience.
• Veteran status is not required.

• Must possess and maintain a valid vehicle operators license throughout the course of employment.
• A background check will be performed and employee will be fingerprinted.

• Some knowledge of veterans benefits.
• Capable of maintaining confidentiality and make decisions according to established guidelines.
• Able to establish effective working relationships with other employees and interact effectively with veterans dependents and the general public.

If you prefer not to apply online you may download a Berrien County Job Application and send it to our Personnel Department via email fax mail or in person. A Berrien County job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment.

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Address: Berrien County Administration Building Personnel Department 701 Main St. St. Joseph MI 49085