Veterans Service Officer

Deadline for all submissions is January 23, 2026.

Clinton County Veteran Affairs is accepting applications for a full‑time Veterans Service Officer. Qualified candidates shall have a High School diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training and 1 year of related experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position requires a valid PA Driver’s License. Candidates must satisfactorily pass a pre‑employment drug screen, the County and FBI background checks with fingerprinting, and a computer skills test.

They must obtain and maintain the Veterans Service Officer accreditation, including any annual training as required.

Salary: $40,335.00 (Grade I)

The Veterans Service Officer plays a vital role in service delivery to veterans and their dependents. They are responsible for ensuring veterans and their families receive the benefits they are entitled to. They serve as a subject‑matter expert, a liaison, a comrade, a counselor, and a listening ear.

• Act as the local contact between the veteran and their dependents and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA); conduct in‑depth interviews to assess eligibility for various benefits.
• Verify military service records and documents for legitimacy, accuracy, and eligibility.
• Advise veterans and their dependents on federal, state, and local benefits available to them.
• Aid veterans and their dependents in completing benefit applications.
• Communicate regularly with claimants regarding the status of their claims.
• Continue to work with veterans receiving benefits to ensure they receive potential increases or additional benefits if applicable.
• Maintain and update the Clinton County database with military service records and burial data.
• Process and approve County burial benefits for families of war time veterans and their spouses.
• Make visits to nursing homes, hospitals, personal residences, etc., when necessary to interview veterans.
• Provide counseling to veterans and their families while assessing their individual or collective need and eligibility.
• Serve as a local subject‑matter expert and make referrals to other agencies when necessary to ensure all benefits and entitlements are received as provided by law.
• Advocate for the veteran and/or families at hearings, appeals, and courts during the adjudication process.

More information:
See full job description available online ntoncountypa.gov.

Additional steps are required. Interested and qualified candidates should click “Apply Now,” then proceed through screens to the employer’s special instructions. You are required to direct your resume, cover letter, and application to the employer’s designated contact person. Contact name, address, and email will be provided in the special instructions. Deadline for all submissions is January 23, 2026.

Applications and job descriptions are available in the Commissioners’ Office, on the County’s website ntoncountypa.gov, and can be printed at PA Career Link®, 8 N. Grove St., Ste. C, Lock Haven, PA.