Veteran Employment Specialist
What you'd do
This position is located in the Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service. Incumbent serves as the State Director for the Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) within the state assigned to. Note-This position has a residency requirement (see Additional Information Section). This position is outside of the bargaining unit.
Major duties
For GS-0301-13: Provides leadership in planning, developing, implementing and modifying VETS' State programs and activities to meet requirements and objectives of the VETS Agency Management Plan (AMP), Performance Budget and the National and Regional Offices. Represents the Department and provides outreach, briefings, and presentations on VETS and VETS' programs at veterans' service organizations, military installations, and state or local organizations interested in Veterans' employment programs. Promotes VETS' programs and cooperative relationships with Veterans, key stakeholders, and community-based organizations. Provides written communication directly to State Workforce Agencies, Organizational Decision-makers, Stakeholders, and VETS' grantees regarding program and regulatory guidance and/or policy related to grants and training. Serves in an advisory capacity and provides technical assistance to State Workforce Agencies, Organizational Decision-makers, Stakeholders, and other grantees to enhance the Veterans' employment services and resolve related employment and training issues. Analyzes, interprets, and applies short- and long-range strategic plans to establish policies and procedures related to impacting rights and careers of service members and their families. Manages multiple tasks and effectively prioritizes them.
What you need to qualify
You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Veteran Employment Specialist, as described below. For the GS-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience includes at least two of the following: Experience reviewing, monitoring, implementing, and providing oversight to a wide range of organizational programs or initiatives. Experience identifying risks, analyzing data, and correcting deficiencies to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations. Experience establishing partnerships with federal, state, or community stakeholders.
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