Local Veterans' Employment Representative-Gainesville CC

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Job Title: Local Veterans' Employment Representative-Gainesville CCAgency: Technical College System of Georgia Job Requisition ID: JR0000005198Shift: Day (United States of America)Compensation Details: $47,000 - $49,000 (COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE) Job Description: The position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications below.

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is currently seeking highly qualified applicants to be considered for their full-time Local Veterans’ Employment Representative position within the Office of Workforce Development (OWD).

The Local Veterans’ Employment Representative (LVER) is a key member of the WorkSource Georgia employment services team, responsible for maintaining regular contact with employers, community leaders, training providers, and other partners with resources which will support the reemployment efforts for veterans or other eligible persons.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct outreach activities within a designated area to secure gainful employment for veterans, which may include administering seminars for employers, facilitating job search workshops and establishing job search groups.

• Coordinate with unions, apprenticeship programs and businesses or business organizations to promote and secure employment, training programs, and placement services, communicating the benefits of employing, and on behalf of, eligible veterans and other eligible persons.

• Monitor federal contractor job listings, promote veteran participation in employment and training programs, support services, educational opportunities, and assist with job accommodations for disabled veterans.

• Plan and participate in job, career, and resource fairs, as well as conduct other job development activities in the local community to connect employers with qualified veterans and other eligible persons.

• Train other employment services staff and service delivery system partners to enhance their

knowledge of veterans’ employment and training issues.

• Responsible for consulting and coordinating with various representatives from federal, state, and local programs and employers to promote the development of entry-level and career job opportunities, job training, apprenticeships, and vocational counseling services for veterans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must be a qualified, eligible veteran* (DD-214 is required. Please upload with your submitted application).

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; OR Associate’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university -and- two years of related experience; OR four years of related experience; OR two years of experience at the lower-level Employment Services Specialist or position equivalent.

• Applicants must provide proof of being a qualified veteran. Please attach a copy of your DD-214 and Disability Rating Certificate from the Veterans Administration, if applicable, that is dated within six months from the date of applying for the position.

• This is not a teleworking position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA), related Wagner-Peyser (WP) Act, or the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program.

• Four years of experience in employment services, career or vocational guidance and counseling, personnel, recruitment, training, or social services related work.

• Two years of experience serving special needs population with Significant Barriers to Employment.

• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Experience delivering presentations in groups.

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Time and task management skills

• Basic computer skills and ability to adapt to job-related software programs

• Organizational skills

• Project management skills

• Superior oral and written communication skills

• Skills in interpersonal relations and customer service

• Decision making and problem-solving skills

Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must be a qualified, eligible veteran--Bachelor s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; OR associate s degree in a related -field from an accredited college or university -and- two years of related experience; OR four years of related-experience; OR two years of experience at the lower-level Employment Services Specialist 1 (SSP090) or -position equivalent.--Applicants must provide proof of being a qualified veteran with a service-connected disability. Please attach a copy of -your DD-214 and Disability Rating Certificate from the Veterans Administration that is dated within six months from the -date of applying for the position. Applicants who fail to submit the appropriate supporting documentation (DD-214 and -Disability Rating Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.