Director of Veterans Services
San Joaquin County Stockton, CA, USA
- Location: Stockton, CA, USA
- Categories: Administration and Management, Human and Social Services, Veteran Services
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: May 02, 2025
Job Description:
Director of Veterans Services
Description
Are you ready to answer the nation’s call once more and continue your mission of service—this time as a champion for those who’ve served? As Director of Veterans Services, you'll lead with purpose, building impactful programs that honor sacrifice, restore dignity, and empower veterans to thrive.
San Joaquin County Health Care Services is seeking a Deputy Director of Veteran Services to lead an organization responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the Veterans Service Office’s operations, ensuring that veterans and their families receive the benefits and services they have earned through their military service. This position involves directing the development, implementation, and evaluation of veteran programs, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Deputy Director leads a team of professionals and support staff, coordinates services with external agencies, and advocates for the needs of veterans at the local, state, and federal levels. This classification actively participates in extensive community work, collaborating with various stakeholders to support the county’s efforts in helping veterans obtain their VA benefits. The Deputy Director is responsible for leading, managing, directing, and administering veteran services programs, functions, budgets, and activities, ensuring their compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, as well as the policies established by the County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors. The candidate supervises professional, technical, and clerical staff who interview veterans or dependents, determine potential eligibility for benefits, and assist them in filing proper and complete applications for such benefits. The candidate receives administrative direction from the Director of Health Care Services, holds an at-will position, and is exempt from the San Joaquin County Civil Service System.