The DeKalb County Veterans Assistance Commission (DCVAC) seeks a Superintendent to lead its countywide veterans assistance office. The superintendent manages daily operations, staff, financial assistance and veterans benefits advocacy, and reports directly to the full Commission.

Position at a glance

Salary range $65,000 to $125,000 commensurate with experience. This full-time position is an at-will employee of DCVAC. The Commission will determine compensation and employment terms under its adopted policies. FLSA classification will be confirmed before an offer is issued. Occasional evening, weekend and travel commitments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the DCVAC office, Veterans Service Officers and other staff; implement Commission-approved policies and goals.
• Administer eligible veterans and family assistance programs; review itemized claims and approve assistance expenditures in accordance with law and policy.
• Oversee accredited VA benefits claims and appeals representation, including appropriate referrals when specialized representation is required.
• Prepare and manage budgets, financial controls, program reports, the annual audit process and required statutory reporting.
• Represent DCVAC with veterans service organizations, county leaders, government agencies and community partners; conduct outreach.
• Maintain confidential records and compliance with applicable public meetings, records, privacy and benefits requirements.

Minimum qualifications

• Must have received an honorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States; appointment requires a majority vote of the full Commission under 330 ILCS 45/10.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in staff supervision, budgets, public service, or veterans services, with the ability to interpret and implement complex requirements.
• Strong communication, sound judgment, commitment to confidentiality, and the ability to serve veterans and families in crisis.
• Ability to meet applicable travel requirements and complete job-related screening consistent with law and Commission policy.

Preferred background and professional development

A bachelor's degree in public or business administration, management, human services or a related field; five years of relevant experience; VA or veterans benefits work; public assistance administration; government budgeting; and current VA accreditation are preferred. Comparable directly relevant experience will be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue applicable NACVSO certification, VA accreditation or cross-accreditation, and other approved training at the next available opportunity and maintain required credentials thereafter. Must be obtained within 12 months. Accreditation is required before independently performing activities for which VA accreditation is legally required.

How to apply

Submit a résumé and cover letter via the County's online application system. Email evidence of honorable discharge and three professional references to Tim Neubert, Human Resources Manager, at

tneubert@dekalbcounty.org

. Applicants should redact Social Security numbers and other unnecessary sensitive identifiers from discharge documentation. Application materials should be submitted by December 15, 2026.

I understand that employment may be conditioned upon successfully passing a background check.

I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application and accompanying resume, is true and complete. I understand that any false or misleading representations of omissions on the application or during the hiring process may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may result in discharge even if discovered at a later date.

I hereby authorize DeKalb County Government to conduct or participate in an investigation of personal background, work history, licensure, and police record as may be necessary to verify the information provided in this application and to determine my fitness to hold the position for which I have applied.

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