The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified applicants to be considered for their full-time Local Veterans’ Employment Representative position within the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) in the Dekalb Career Center.

The Local Veterans’ Employment Representative (LVER) is a key member of the WorkSource Georgia employment services team, responsible for maintaining regular contact with employers, community leaders, training providers, and other partners with resources that will support the reemployment efforts for veterans or other eligible persons.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

·       Conduct outreach activities within a designated area to secure gainful employment for veterans. These activities may include administering seminars for employers, facilitating job search workshops, and establishing job search groups.

·       Coordinate with unions, apprenticeship programs, and businesses or business organizations to promote and secure employment, training programs, and placement services, communicating the benefits of employing and on behalf of eligible veterans and other eligible persons.

·       Monitor federal contractor job listings, promote veteran participation in employment and training programs, provide support services and educational opportunities, and assist with job accommodations for disabled veterans.

·       Plan and participate in job, career, and resource fairs and conduct other job development activities in the local community to connect employers with qualified veterans and other eligible persons.

·       Train other employment services staff and service delivery system partners to enhance their knowledge of veterans’ employment and training issues.

·       Responsible for consulting and coordinating with various representatives from federal, state, and local programs and employers to promote the development of entry-level and career job opportunities, job training, apprenticeships, and vocational counseling services for veterans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

·       Candidate must be a qualified, eligible veteran*;

·       Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; OR Associate’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university -and- two years of related experience; OR four years of related experience; OR two years of experience at the lower level Employment Services Specialist 1 (SSP090) or position equivalent.

* Applicants must provide proof of being a qualified, eligible veteran by including a copy of their DD-214 along with a current application/résumé. If selected to interview for the position, applicants who fail to submit the appropriate supporting documentation will be required to provide these documents.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

·       Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA), related Wagner-Peyser (WP) Act, or the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program.

·       Four years of experience in employment services, career or vocational guidance and counseling, personnel, recruitment, training, or social services-related work.

·       Two years of experience serving special needs populations with employment barriers.

·       Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

·       Experience delivering presentations in groups.

·       Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES 

·       Time and task management skills

·       Basic computer skills and ability to adapt to job-related software programs

·       Organizational skills

·       Project management skills

·       Superior oral and written communication skills

·       Skills in interpersonal relations and customer service

·       Decision-making and problem-solving skills

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested parties should apply at Team Georgia Careers, Team Georgia Careers Website 

Applications will be accepted until filled. Due to the anticipated large volume of applications, only those who receive an interview will be notified of the position's status. 

Submitting a background investigation shall be a condition of employment. Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation. 

Federal Law requires ID and eligibility verification before employment.