Local Veterans Representative - Commerce - Workforce WV - Berkeley

Local Veterans Employment Representative – Commerce – Workforce WV – Berkeley County

Job Posting Number:
WF260031

Exempt Position

Special Requirement as required by Title 38, US Code: When vacancies occur, preference in appointment shall be accorded first to qualified
* service‑connected disabled veterans*; then, if no such disabled veteran is available, then to qualified eligible veterans; and if no such eligible veteran is available, then to qualified eligible persons. Proof of Eligibility is required.

Nature of work: Conducts outreach to employers and employer groups such as business, industry, and other community‑based organizations by serving as an advocate for the hiring of veterans. Coordinates with other service providers to promote the advantages of hiring veterans to employers and employer groups. Conducts outreach to employers in the area to assist veterans in gaining employment, including conducting seminars for employers and, in conjunction with employers, conducting job search workshops and establishing job search groups.

Facilitates employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans in the State under the applicable State employment service delivery system. Coordinates with unions, apprenticeship programs and other business organizations to promote employment and training programs for veterans, as well as provides information to Federal Contractors of their responsibility to recruit and retain qualified veterans. Promotes credentialing and licensing opportunities for veterans.

Properly documents services provided to employers/businesses in the applicable State employment service delivery system. Completes the required National Veterans Training Institute's prerequisite and job‑specific courses within 18 months of assignment which requires air travel. Submits required reports to the manager as directed by leadership. Attends/participates in local meetings, agency‑sponsored training or conferences as directed by leadership. Plans and participates in job and career fairs as directed by leadership.

Attends weekly staff meetings; serves as a capacity builder to boost the effectiveness of AJC colleagues who assist veterans. Mentors and assists in the training of new JVSG staff as needed. Prepares travel requests and reimbursement forms timely. Completes daily timesheets. Other duties as directed to support program goals and expectations.

• Training:
  Graduation from a standard high school or the equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Four years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid general work experience, two of which must have been in interviewing or performing responsible public contact work.
• Substitution:
  Successful full‑time study in an accredited college or university, or resident business or vocational school training may be substituted through an established formula for the required experience.
• Special Requirement as required by Title 38, US Code:
  When vacancies occur, preference in appointment shall be accorded first to qualified
  * service‑connected disabled veterans*; then, if no such disabled veteran is available, then to qualified eligible veterans; and if no such eligible veteran is available, then to qualified eligible persons. (
  
  Note:
  
  The definition for "eligible person" includes spouse and other categories as defined in the statute.)

PG: 12 $ 35,702 - $61,628
Market Rate: $54,918

Please send application to:
Work Force.

Human Resources
-OR
- Human Resources Work Force West Virginia
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3, Suite 400
Charleston WV 25305
When completing an online application, please include job posting number WF260031 on your application. Applications mailed to the Division of Personnel (DOP) or completed via DOP’s online application process are not forwarded to our agency for internal postings of classified positions.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Industries:
Government Administration