Job DescriptionWomen Veterans CoordinatorThis position is for a Women Veterans Coordinator for the Veterans Services Division.OK Department of Veterans Affairs2132 NE 36th StOklahoma City, OK 73111Annual Salary: $58,500.00BASIC PURPOSE:
This classification under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the Oklahoma Women Veterans program. This shall be to ensure that women veterans in the State of Oklahoma have equitable access to federal and state veteran's benefits and services.
Typical Functions:
Advocate for women veterans and work to increase public awareness about the gender-specific needs of woman veterans.
Recommend legislative initiatives and the development of policies on the local, state, and national levels to address issues affecting woman veterans.
Collaborate with federal, state, county, and municipal governments and with private organizations that provide services to women veterans.
Disseminate information regarding opportunities for women veterans throughout the network of entities with which the program collaborates.
Attend conferences, seminars and training workshops to provide guidance and direction to women veterans who are applying for grants, benefits, or services.
Review programs, research projects, and other initiatives designed to address the needs of women veterans.
Monitor and research issues relating to women veterans. Make recommendations to the Executive Director regarding the improvement of benefits and services to women veterans.
Incorporate issues concerning women veterans in Department planning regarding veterans benefits and services.
Perform outreach and public speaking to improve Women Veterans' awareness of eligibility for federal and state benefits and services.
Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of unique issues and challenges faced by Women Veterans. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and programs related to veterans' benefits and services, particularly those related to Women Veterans; knowledge regarding organizations that assist Women and Women Veterans.
Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience
Special Requirements: Applicants must be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces discharged under honorable conditions and must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
This position has been designated as exempt from the civil service rules established by the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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Job Posting Title
Women Veterans Coordinator
Agency
650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Supervisory Organization
ODVA - Central Office
Job Posting End Date
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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
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Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
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