CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
The City of Bridgeport, CT is now accepting submissions for the position of
Veterans Service Officer (Part-Time)
Pay: $15.00 per hour.
To Apply: Please email a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references (name & contact only)
to COB.Jobs@bridgeportct.gov.
Position is open until filled. Any/all changes shall be at the discretion of the City of Bridgeport).
Municipal Profile
The City of Bridgeport is located in Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island
Sound. It is boarded by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east; with
an approximate population of 147,000, 50,367 households, and a population density of 9,226 residents per
square mile. The City has a Mayor-City Council form of government. The City’s Mayor is the chief executive
officer of the City and serves four-year term(s). The City Council, which acts as the City’s legislative body,
consists of twenty (20) members elected for two-year terms.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The Veterans Service Officer will provide needs assessment, counseling, information and referral and follow-up
to Bridgeport area veterans. The Officer will be responsible for completing all intake forms, requests for
documents and any other related forms and reports. S/he will assist the Director and/or designated department
authority/designee in compiling, information for reports, staffing the office and other related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION: This position does not supervise.
TYPICAL TASKS OR ASSIGNMENTS:
Registers veterans with the office; completes all appropriate intake forms. Counsels veterans on benefits to
which they may be entitled. Assist veterans in completing appropriate forms. Requests military and medical
documentation and expedites receipt of claims from the Veterans Administration. Provides assistance, services
and advice to those veterans in civilian life, residing in the VA Hospital or still in the Armed Forces. Represents
the Office of Veterans Affairs at meetings of veterans groups, parades, ceremonies and other organizations and
events as assigned by the Director. Assists the Director in overseeing the veterans transportation program.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be a Veteran honorably discharged from one of the Armed Forces.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
General computer and computation skills
Good writing and organizational skills.
Knowledge of Bridgeport area and the surrounding non-profit organizations is helpful.
This job description is not, nor is to be intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions,
responsibilities and qualifications which comprise this position.
An Equal Opportunity Employer MF/AA/DIS
For further information and contact:
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
45 LYON TERRACE
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06604
CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CITY HALL 45 LYON TERRACE BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT 06604-4023
Non-Competitive/Seasonal Employment Application
Position Applied for
Date
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Last Name
First
Name
M.I.
Mailing
Address
Apartment/Unit #
City
State
ZIP
Phone
E-mail Address
Commercial
Drivers License
(CDL) (Yes/No)
CT Drivers
License
(Yes/No)
Are you a citizen of the United States? YES NO If no, are you authorized to work in the U.S.? YES NO
Have you ever worked for the City of Bridgeport
before?
YES NO If so, when?
EDUCATION
High
School
Address
From
To
Did you graduate? YES NO Degree
College
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To
Did you graduate? YES NO Degree
Other
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Did you graduate? YES NO Degree
REFERENCES
Please list three professional references.
Full Name
Relationship
Company
Phone
Address
Full Name
Relationship
Company
Phone
Address
Full Name
Relationship
Company
Phone
Address
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Company
Phone
Address
Supervisor
Job Title
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? YES NO
Company
Phone
Address
Supervisor
Job Title
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? YES NO
Company
Phone
Address
Supervisor
Job Title
Responsibilities
From
To
Reason for Leaving
May we contact your previous supervisor for a reference? YES NO
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, PLEASE NOTIFY:
Name:
Name:
Relationship:
Relationship:
Home Phone:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Cell Phone:
DISCLAIMER AND SIGNATURE
Signature
Date
I certify that all information supplied on this application is accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any
misrepresentation of facts is cause for refusal of employment and/or termination of employment.
I understand that, if I am hired as a seasonal or part-time employee, I am not eligible for any City of Bridgeport sponsored benefits.
In the case of an emailed application, entering your name above will constitute an electronic signature. You may be asked to sign this
application in person if you are offered a position with the City of Bridgeport.
It is the policy of the City of Bridgeport to employ, train, compensate, and promote individuals without regard to
race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics
protected by law.
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