County Seeks Appointee for Office of Veterans Services

On behalf of the Veterans Services Office, the Douglas County Commissioners seek a Veterans Services Technician.  This County Commissioner appointee will fill a part-time, volunteer position and perform a variety of duties supporting the activities of the Office of Veterans Affairs including:  working with clients, assisting with the preparation of applications and enrollments for benefits and services, and administrative support of office operation.

Applicants will need to present a DD-214 showing service and an honorable discharge.

Veterans Service Technician: This position is a part-time volunteer position. The Veterans Service Technician (VST) is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to a two year term. The VST performs a variety of duties in support of the Office of Veterans Affairs. Included are: working with clients, assisting with the preparation of applications and enrollments for VA benefits and services, and administrative support of office operations.

Qualifications: The VST shall have served in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard. The applicant must provide proof of service and have a honorable discharge. The VST shall be a resident of Douglas County. The applicant shall be well qualified based on education and experience to perform the duties. These include but are not limited to: interviewing clients, data entry, researching information to answer inquiries and applying complex rules and regulations.

Applications are due to the County Commissioners by September 28th, 2010 and may be hand delivered to the Commissioners’ office, mailed to 100 Third Street, Castle Rock, CO  80104, or faxed to 303-688-1293. For questions please contact Dru Campbell at 303.660.7401.

Appointment Application

Veterans Invited For Classroom Visits

The Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs would like to assemble a list of Douglas County Veterans willing to go into the classroom and share stories of their service to our Country. 

Students will experience the historical perspective Veterans will bring into the classroom – through the stories told and the memorabilia shared. Contact the Douglas County Officer of Veterans Affairs at 303-688-4825, extension # 5359 and should you need to leave a message, please leave your name and contact information. 

The Office of Veterans Affairs staff provides services and assistance to military veterans and their dependents.  This ongoing federal program is the operational responsibility of the County’s Human Services Department so that eligibility determination for veterans and social programs are coordinated functions.  This general fund program is managed by community volunteers whose operating expenses are reimbursed through the State of Colorado. For more information on the Douglas County Office of Veteran Affairs at 303-688-4825 ext 5359.

If you are interested please fill out the Registration Form and submit back to us.

If you have problems opening the above Registration Form, please print the Registration Form (word format) out and fax it to 303-814-0923 or mail it directly to the Office of Veterans Affairs, 4400 Castleton Court, Castle Rock, Colorado 80109.

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