Veteran Services Officer

GRAYSON COUNTY
JOB POSTINGS

Equal Opportunity Employer

Date Posted: October 7, 2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Position Veterans Services Officer

Department Veterans Services

Duties Advises veterans of the armed forces residing in Grayson County and
their dependents of the legal benefits afforded to them under U.S. Code
Title 38. Provides general case management for veterans who may be

seeking benefits and services. Daily work involves representing clients
and assisting them in making proper applications for veteran’s benefits; as
well as making referrals to clients for other benefits they may be eligible
for. Assists veterans in preparing appeals cases when benefits are
denied. Officer is responsible for maintaining working relationships with
officials of various community agencies to procure services for clients as
necessary. Regularly sends email communications, performs internet
searches, prepares correspondence and documents casework activity.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively
communicate with persons of any educational or cultural background.
Must possess an authentic desire to assist United States Veterans in
procuring services and benefits and educate them when they may not
understand the assistance available.

Travel includes regular visits to local facilities as well as quarterly regional
meetings and two annual conferences. Veteran Services Officer receives
training from the Texas Veterans Commission which establishes the
technical guidelines for the delivery of services.

Qualifications Education: Minimum of a High School diploma or GED. Other desirable
education: any degree or certificate in the areas of counseling, social work
case management, legal or paralegal studies.

Experience: Served active duty in any branch of the armed forces of the
United States and has been Honorably Discharged.

Requirements Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must pass a pre-employment
background check and drug screen. Within one year of hire, must
complete coursework and achieve certification as a Veterans Services
Officer as required by the Texas Veterans Commission to practice in

Texas as well as the National Veterans Service Officer Association.

Benefits Excellent employer paid health insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid
holidays and retirement plan.

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