JO#11397871 LVER Employment Security Rep II (Sebring)
The Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) in collaboration with Local Workforce Board Heartland assists with the development of the service delivery strategies for veterans and educating partner staff with current employment initiatives and programs for veterans. The LVER positionperforms duties outlined in Title 38 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), 4104(b)(1)(2), as amended by Public Law 100-323. The incumbent will assure the local office compliance with Federal Regulations, standards of performance and contractual provisions of the grant agreement mandating special services for Veterans. The following duties are included in this code:
THIS POSITION HAS THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS
- Working knowledge/experience using Microsoft Office applications, incl. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Knowledge of basic sales principles and skills
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication
- Knowledge of workforce plans and business/management principles;
- Skilled in group presentations or workshop instruction and/or facilitation.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous and effective manner.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to prepare reports to include recording, evaluating and analyzing data
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Ability to work independently by planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments
THE HIRED CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING
- Conduct employer outreach and seminars
- In conjunction with employers, conduct job search workshops and establish job search groups
- Facilitates employment, training and placement services furnished to veterans in CareerSource under the Employ Florida service delivery system
- Maintains regular contact with community leaders, employers, labor unions, training programs, and Veterans Organizations to keep them apprised of eligible Veterans, and other appropriate organizations as directed for employment and/or training opportunities
- Plans and participates in job and career fairs
- Informs Federal contractors of the process to recruit qualified veterans, which may include reports and/or data
- Promotes credentialing and licensing opportunities for veterans
- Assisting with the development of the service delivery strategies for veterans in their assigned career center, as well as educating all CareerSource partner staff with current employment initiatives and programs for veterans, and reports.
- Perform other veteran duties IAW the Jobs for Veterans State Grants as required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION
- First to qualified service-connected disabled veterans; then, if no such disabled veteran is available, to qualified eligible veterans; and if no such eligible veteran is available, to qualified persons (as defined in 38 U.S.C.) Applicants applying via the Internet must ensure that required military documentation, DD form 214 and/or current US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)/ Defense letter reflecting character of discharge is submitted prior to closure of job announcement.
- IAW the Veterans Benefit Act of 2010, 38 U.S.C 4102(A) (c)(8)(A) requires all newly hired LVER specialists are required to satisfactorily complete Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) training delivered by the National Veterans Training Institute (NVTI) within 18 months after the date of employment.
- The incumbent must possess or obtain certification as a Workforce Professional Tier1 within one year of employment in the position.
- Required to travel locally and must furnish own transportation.
No Experience Necessary