Veteran Employment Specialist (VES)
Title:
Veteran Employment Specialist (VES)State Role Title:
Program Administration Specialist I / 19211Hiring Range:
$40,000 - $47,250 annuallyPay Band:
4Agency:
Virginia Employment CommissionLocation:
NORFOLKAgency Website:
www.
vec.
virginia.
govRecruitment Type:
General Public - GJob Duties This posting and position is open to veterans only.
Assist unemployed and employed veterans, Transitioning Service Members (TSMs) and military spouses who seek employment services to obtain suitable employment and services.
Provide basic and individualized career services to veterans, TSMs and military spouses as applicable; address employment needs and facilitate placement into suitable positions; meet with clients and employers; conduct interviews and offer services; and develop relationships with community providers to locate and assist veterans, TSMs and military spouses who would otherwise be unable to access a One-Stop facility or be eligible for services.
Build strong relationships with military base personnel and partners to connect TSMs to valid employment and include the VEC in the separation process.
Work with potential employers to promote program and increase employment of TSMs.
Work with staff and partners to ensure integrated service delivery, especially for those needing intensive services.
Your application and/or resume must reflect your status as a current Virginia Employment Commission employee.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring the scope of their experience, relevant certifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities are clear in the application (and/or resume) in order to receive consideration.
Information regarding experience will not be assumed.
Minimum QualificationsKnowledge of military protocol and services; career counseling, interviewing, and job placement principles and techniques; community resources, counseling services and social programs; and veteran issues and services.
Strong oral and written communication, marketing, customer service and computer skills (Microsoft Office Professional or comparable software programs).
Ability to build strong relationships and interact effectively with various parties; conduct interviews, outreach, and training; make presentations; analyze and report data; prepare reports and training materials; assess and match client skills to open positions; prepare and manage file documentation; and apply program standards and procedures.
Must be willing to travel about 75% of the time to meet with relevant parties and possess valid driver's license.
Preferred QualificationsCollege degree in human resources, business or public administration, counseling, psychology, social work, or related field and/or equivalent experience and training.
Experience working with agency programs; veteran's affairs and services; and/or federal or state employment and training programs highly preferredSpecial InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or r sum is submitted successfully.
Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the VEC is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.
The Virginia Employment Commission Is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
oThe selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.
oApplications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website.
Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and r sum s will not be accepted.
oApplications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.
oPlease carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying.
VEC does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.
oConsideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume).
You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for.
Information not stated will not be assumed.
oThis website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
oFor the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.
Virginia.
Gov account.
We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.
oAuxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
oApplicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.
The VEC does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.
S.
, a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.
NOTICE:
VEC will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Contact InformationName:
Human Resources / RecruitmentPhone:
(804) 786-3025 For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.
Virginia.
Gov account.
We do not provide application status updates via phone.
Email:
email protected for recruitment related questions.
Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted.
For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.
Virginia.
Gov account.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
Career Pathwaysfor Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Recommended Skills Career Counseling Communication Computer Literacy Customer Service Human Resources Marketing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Veteran Employment Specialist (VES)State Role Title:
Program Administration Specialist I / 19211Hiring Range:
$40,000 - $47,250 annuallyPay Band:
4Agency:
Virginia Employment CommissionLocation:
NORFOLKAgency Website:
www.
vec.
virginia.
govRecruitment Type:
General Public - GJob Duties This posting and position is open to veterans only.
Assist unemployed and employed veterans, Transitioning Service Members (TSMs) and military spouses who seek employment services to obtain suitable employment and services.
Provide basic and individualized career services to veterans, TSMs and military spouses as applicable; address employment needs and facilitate placement into suitable positions; meet with clients and employers; conduct interviews and offer services; and develop relationships with community providers to locate and assist veterans, TSMs and military spouses who would otherwise be unable to access a One-Stop facility or be eligible for services.
Build strong relationships with military base personnel and partners to connect TSMs to valid employment and include the VEC in the separation process.
Work with potential employers to promote program and increase employment of TSMs.
Work with staff and partners to ensure integrated service delivery, especially for those needing intensive services.
Your application and/or resume must reflect your status as a current Virginia Employment Commission employee.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring the scope of their experience, relevant certifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities are clear in the application (and/or resume) in order to receive consideration.
Information regarding experience will not be assumed.
Minimum QualificationsKnowledge of military protocol and services; career counseling, interviewing, and job placement principles and techniques; community resources, counseling services and social programs; and veteran issues and services.
Strong oral and written communication, marketing, customer service and computer skills (Microsoft Office Professional or comparable software programs).
Ability to build strong relationships and interact effectively with various parties; conduct interviews, outreach, and training; make presentations; analyze and report data; prepare reports and training materials; assess and match client skills to open positions; prepare and manage file documentation; and apply program standards and procedures.
Must be willing to travel about 75% of the time to meet with relevant parties and possess valid driver's license.
Preferred QualificationsCollege degree in human resources, business or public administration, counseling, psychology, social work, or related field and/or equivalent experience and training.
Experience working with agency programs; veteran's affairs and services; and/or federal or state employment and training programs highly preferredSpecial InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or r sum is submitted successfully.
Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the VEC is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.
The Virginia Employment Commission Is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
oThe selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.
oApplications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website.
Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and r sum s will not be accepted.
oApplications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.
oPlease carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying.
VEC does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.
oConsideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume).
You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for.
Information not stated will not be assumed.
oThis website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
oFor the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.
Virginia.
Gov account.
We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.
oAuxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
oApplicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.
The VEC does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.
S.
, a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.
NOTICE:
VEC will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Contact InformationName:
Human Resources / RecruitmentPhone:
(804) 786-3025 For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.
Virginia.
Gov account.
We do not provide application status updates via phone.
Email:
email protected for recruitment related questions.
Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted.
For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.
Virginia.
Gov account.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
Career Pathwaysfor Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Recommended Skills Career Counseling Communication Computer Literacy Customer Service Human Resources Marketing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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