LVER GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40047101

State of Florida

47d•$55,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Local Veterans’ Employment Representative (LVER) responsible for assisting with the development of service delivery strategies for veterans and educating partner staff with current employment initiatives and programs for veterans. This role confers with the supervisor to assist in identifying improvement processes and develop solutions for the Job for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program. The incumbent will assure that the local office is in compliance with Federal Regulations, standards of performance, and contractual provisions of the grant agreement mandating special services for Veterans. The LVER Government Operations Consultant II is a member of the Florida Commerce team with CareerSource Tampa Bay, serving veterans, eligible spouses, and employers throughout Pinellas County. This role makes a meaningful impact by helping Florida’s veterans successfully transition into meaningful employment and civilian careers, building relationships with employers, community partners, and workforce professionals. The position supports the agency’s mission of strengthening Florida’s workforce and ensuring veterans receive priority access to employment services.

Requirements

Knowledge of the laws governing veterans’ preference in employment and workforce services.
Knowledge of applicable regulations, Veteran Program Letters, state and local guidance, and programs/opportunities for veterans and covered persons (i.e. Federal Bonding program, federal work opportunity tax credit eligibility, etc.).
Knowledge of veterans’ re-employment rights.
Knowledge of entitlement and priorities of veterans for medical and surgical services in veteran hospitals.
Ability to prepare reports to include recording, evaluating and analyzing data.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective customer service.
Knowledge of the basic principles of counseling and case management.
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 work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous and effective manner.
Ability to conduct effective interviews.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work independently by planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments.
A Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.
Appointment to this position must be made in the order of preference provided by Public Law 100-323 (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).
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.
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.
Possess or obtain certification as a Workforce Professional Tier 1 within one year of employment in the position.
Required to travel locally and must furnish own transportation.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Human Services, Education, or related field.
Professional or nonprofessional experience in areas related to employment security, sales, customer service, marketing or career coaching, job development, or job analysis may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the development of the service delivery strategies for veterans and educating partner staff with current employment initiatives and programs for veterans.
Conferring with the supervisor to assist in identifying improvement processes and develop solutions for the Job for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program.
Performing duties outlined in Title 38 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), 4104(b)(1)(2), as amended by Public Law 100-323.
Assuring that the local office is in compliance with Federal Regulations, standards of performance and contractual provisions of the grant agreement mandating special services for Veterans.
Creating, developing, and implementing local policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the JVSG regulations.
Conferring with personnel to ensure that it complies with policy and procedures set by the State Veterans Program Coordinator.
Providing training to LWDB staff, at both state and local levels, and co-located partners on compliance with JVSG regulations and guidance, as needed.
Reviewing programs, services, forms, and reports utilized by the JVSG program at the local and State levels and confers with management to identify improvement processes.
Conducting outreach to employers and engaging in advocacy efforts with hiring executives to increase employment opportunities for veterans.
Conducting job search workshops, establishing job search groups, and participating in job and career fairs.
Working with federal contractors recruiting Veterans.
Advocating for the hiring of disabled veterans and assisting all veterans with gaining and retaining employment.
Creating and conducting capacity-building programs for employers and veterans.
Facilitating and overseeing veteran priority of service requirements regarding employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans by all staff of the CareerSource system.
Promoting credentialing and licensing opportunities for Veterans.
Providing operational oversight for all Career Center staff to include regular training on implementing the JVSG program at local levels.
Developing and implementing program management procedures to ensure the provision of services to eligible veterans.
Maintaining regular contact with community leaders, employers, labor unions, training programs, and veterans’ organizations to advise them of eligible veterans and spouses available for employment and training.
Advising eligible veterans and spouses of opportunities for employment and training.
Providing guidance and facilitate training of labor exchange services, including intake and assessment, counseling, testing, job-search assistance, and referral and placement, in accordance with JVSG regulations.
Assisting, through automated data processing, in securing and maintaining current information regarding available employment and training opportunities for veterans and their spouses.
Participating in Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Audit information requests from Federal Government partners by providing answers, examples, descriptions of services, and other necessary information in both Florida Commerce and federal audits.
Consulting with State and local officials on matters applicable to the JVSG program.

Benefits

State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment