What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local Veterans Employment Representative-WorkForce WV-Berkeley Co. position at State of West Virginia?
Nature of Work
Please send your completed application to:
Human Resources WorkForce West Virginia
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3, Suite 400
Charleston WV 25305
WF251005 – Local Veterans Employment Representative - Berkeley County
Exempt Position
At WorkForce, WV (WFWV), this position is in the Apprenticeships/Special Programs unit, physically located in the Martinsburg local office. 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 lnstitute'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; serve 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. Please note, this is an Exempt position and is not covered under the merit system administered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
Other Information
Please send application to:
WorkForce.HumanResources@wv.gov
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Please include job posting number WF251005 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.
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as indicated above.
Salary : $35,702 - $61,628
