Low Country Integrator Officer

Salary : $56,210.00 - $104,000.00 Annually

Location : Charleston County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 172576

Agency : Department of Veterans' Affairs

Opening Date : 01 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 9 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : All applicants must apply online.

Class Code : : AH45

Position Number : : 61109431

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Band : Band 7

Hiring Range - Min. : $56,210.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $80,105.00

Opening Date : 01 / 23 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

The Regional Integration Officer (RIO) serves as the regional integrator and coalition builder that enables a state-wide coalition of partners with an interest in Veterans to create and sustain an environment in which Veterans can thrive as valued and contributing members of the South Carolina community. Works with County Veterans Affairs Officers to optimize the organization, resourcing, and procedures that allow for all Veterans and families in obtaining benefits to which they are entitled. Integrates the effects of all entities (Federal, State, private sector, non-profits, etc.) within assigned region that provide any service to Veterans or their families. Builds, strengthens, and maintains a region-wide coalition of Veteran-focused organizations. The Veterans and their families are our customers and customer service is our first and most important job.

Responsibilities of the Regional Integrator Officer :

• Using the South Carolina Veteran Coalition as a system of record, RIOs integrate the effects of all entities (Federal, State. private sector, non-profits, etc.) within assigned region that provide any service to Veterans or their families. Builds, strengthens. and maintains a region-wide coalition of Veteran-focused organizations.
• Although Community Veteran Engagement Councils are our main point of connection to a region, continue to encourage growth of local Veteran Engagement / Advocacy Councils and act as a liaison between each. Works "by," "'with.'" and, '"around"' (in some cases) CVAOs in order to ensure that all Veterans have awareness of services, access to services, and timely submission of benefit claims. Shares the available resources from the region-wide coalition of Veteran-focused organizations with CVAOs in order to better support Veterans and their families. Attends Regional and / or county meetings that provide updates from local services to ensure inclusiveness off all available resources, always looking to grow the network.
• RIOs are responsible for making the Palmetto Pathfinder Program a success. Training and certification are the responsibility of the Department, but recruitment, mentoring during training, communication, assignment, feedback, and continuing education is the responsibility of the RIO. Collaborate with partner agencies to develop and enhance Palmetto Pathfinder Program curriculum to measure and meet the evolving needs of our transitioning Veteran population in South Carolina. Be able to serve as SCDVA facilitator during Palmetto Pathfinder Courses to teach valuable skills and techniques essential for building efficient Palmetto Pathfinders and reinforce proper Pathfinder procedures. Manage Pathfinder volunteers, by maintaining rosters, hosting meetings, conducting training, and ensuring follow-up / reporting of engagements. Make them yours.
• Coordinates specific veteran-related activities within an assigned region, to include women and minority initiatives, grants and donations, veterans service organization relations coordination, and the promotion of veteran health, employment, education, and training. Maintain an open line of communication with all assigned coordinators within the State Coalition Integration Division. Actively participates in working groups that are dedicated to SCDVA Lines of Effort, to include, but not limited to SCDVA working groups : Workforce Development, End Homelessness, and Health Promotion : maintain a level of knowledge in order to participate on behalf of the director, as required, and participate in Action Plan Updates and Review.
• Other duties and assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum Requirements :

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications

Veteran Status preferred.

Additional Comments

Additional Comments :

The SC Department of Veterans' Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The SC Department of Veterans' Affairs offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees :

State Retirement Plan

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree in a field related to business management, operations management, or leadership development and 10 years of experience leading diverse organizations OR 10 years of experience leading organizations comprised of diverse elements over which the leader has limited to no authority?

Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.

Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license?

Are you willing to complete routine driver duties?

Are you willing to travel overnight?

Are you willing to work evenings, weekends and during emergency situations?

Are you able to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. with or without an (ADA) accommodation?

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Salary : $56,210 - $104,000