What are the responsibilities and job description for the VETERAN'S PROGRAM ANALYST position at Kitsap County, WA?
Salary : $40.51 - $51.83 Hourly
Location : Silverdale, WA
Job Type : Part Time (20 hrs / wk)
Department : Human Services
Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 27 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : NON
OVERVIEW
Make a difference in your community.
Become a part of the Kitsap County team!
Do what you love while serving the citizens where you live.
Kitsap County Human Services Department has a part-time opportunity for a Veteran's Program Analyst to join our team. The incumbent will develop and coordinate veteran's assistance programs and facilitate community efforts to establish and maintain quality human services delivery systems for assigned human services programs for veterans within the County.
Kitsap County is proud of its citizens who have served our country. The county is dedicated to providing information and assistance to our veterans who are residents, especially those in need. This position serves as a County staff representative to the Veteran's Advisory Board, which advises County Commissioners on matters affective local indigent veterans. Members are expected to attend monthly meetings and a longer annual retreat. Members also help coordinate the Veteran Stand Down events in April and September, and the annual "The Unforgotten Run to Tahoma" ceremony on Memorial Day weekend honoring the unclaimed remains of deceased veterans. The Veterans Advisory Board is also active with local Veterans Day and military appreciation ceremonies.
For more information on these services, visit
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in one of the Social Sciences, or closely related field, from a college or university recognized by the US Department of Educations AND
- Three years of progressively responsible professional experience in social services program financing, grant writing / reporting and administration and contract management, and experience leading people and / or organizations OR
- Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work.
- Must be an honorably discharged Veteran of the United States Armed Forces (must supply a copy of DD 214)
Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications
I f you use education to meet the requirements for the position, a copy of your official transcripts must be submitted prior to your first day of employment.
Driving Requirements
The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record / abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy.
This position is categorized as :
Criminal Conviction Standards :
Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Incumbents may be exposed to :
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)
Essential Job Functions :
Other Job Duties :
OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION
Work hours for this position are flexible and typically Monday - Friday.
Evenings are required once a month for Veteran's Advisory Board and occasional weekend work for veteran's events.
At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.
County Paid Benefits Include :
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at : or the
Retirement :
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the and Social Security.
Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b) : tax-deferred savings program
Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year. One additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.
Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows :
Upon completion of 2 years : 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years : 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years : 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.
Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.
NOTE : This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at :
REQ-1) I certify that I have read the complete job classification for this position and I am able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
REQ-2) I understand that all related experience must be listed under the Work Experience section of this application and that it must include a detailed explanation of my roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer. I also understand that resumes are not rated or reviewed for minimum and preferred qualifications and that an incomplete application or lack of details will disqualify my application.(Please note : The quality and completeness of the application will be considered in determining whether applicants will move to the next phase of the screening.)
How do you best meet the minimum qualifications for this position :
Describe, in detail, your relevant experience in social services program financing, grant writing / reporting and administration and contract management, and experience leading people and / or organizations. Be sure to include any supervisory, lead, or project lead experience. Work experience discussed must be included on your application to be considered.
This is a part-time position (20 hours / week), with varying weekly hours. Are you willing to work a flexible schedule that will at times require evening and weekend hours?
Are you a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces?
Do you have at least one year of experience working directly with the Veteran population?
Describe your experience working with the Veteran's population, including work experience, volunteer experience, type of work performed and for how long.
Explain any work experience you may have doing community outreach.
Required Question
Salary : $41 - $52
