LOCAL VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPRESENTATIVE

Arizona Department of Administration•Casa Grande, AZ

About The Position

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov [https://des.az.gov/] or click on the link here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nik5MiXqOV8] to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team! The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence. DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) with the Workforce Solutions Administration (WSA). This position is responsible for providing a wide range of recruitment-related services to engage, assess, advise, and assist Arizona businesses in meeting their workforce needs. Services are provided through 1:1 or group interactions and will include client-facing, virtual/digital, and/or telephonic means. Services provided are tailored to each client’s unique needs and may include one or more programs within the Administration and may focus on specialized populations depending on assignment. This position will be required to utilize a business methodology that drives continuous improvement. Depending on program served, must be willing and able to work in correctional facilities such as: state/federal prison, parole/probation offices, and/or post release residential centers; housing or farm locations; rural remote areas of the state; and working outside of traditional 8-5 work hours. Travel will be required for State business. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on State business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on State business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code [A.A.C.] R2-10-207.11).

Requirements

Knowledge of effective recruitment, retention and workforce development methodologies applicable to businesses.
Knowledge of social, cultural and economic conditions that impact the populations and area(s) served.
Knowledge of special needs of minority groups and disadvantaged persons.
Knowledge of basic research, data gathering and interpretation and problem-solving techniques.
Knowledge of event planning and management, including communication and collaboration with key partners.
Skills in customer service, teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal communication.
Skills in written and verbal communication, including public speaking and presenting.
Skills in small, medium, and large-sized business marketing strategies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google, data base systems, and computers.
Ability to learn & apply applicable Federal and State laws, regulations and procedures, to include Department of Labor (DOL), DES, Department of Corrections, and Department of Administration rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to assess and communicate business workforce needs to the ARIZONA@WORK or applicable system talent pipelines, including employment counselors, career counselors, and educational organizations, such as those on the Eligible Training Providers List (ETPL).
Ability to use Labor Market Information, in-demand industry, occupation and job seeker data to advise and assist businesses in meeting workforce needs.

Nice To Haves

As required by 38 U.S.C. § 4103A(b), state agencies are required to follow a specific preference order when filling positions: First, qualified service-connected disabled veterans, as defined by 38 U.S.C. § 4211 (3). Second, qualified eligible veterans, as defined by 38 U.S.C. § 4211 (4).
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Bilingual Spanish/English speaking skills.

Responsibilities

Act as the voice of the business customer by supporting employment counselors and career advisors with an understanding of current and emerging workforce needs to effectively prepare and match job seekers with our business client's employment opportunities utilizing in-person meetings.
Use databases to document the continuous client relationship management services in detail. Evaluates and filters data to identify trends, gaps, and best practices.
Partner with local area business service team members to meet local employer needs and prevent duplication of efforts.
Attend training required by program assignment.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities