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Workforce Devl Spec V

Regional Local Veteran Employment Representative

Recruitment #22-001663-0001

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Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (DWDAL) is accepting applications from qualified candidates for Workforce Development Specialist V to function as a  Regional Local Veteran Employment Representative.  



Please be advised that frequent travel may be required, and a State vehicle may not always be available. Reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle will apply according to the State travel policy.

GRADE

ASTD17

LOCATION OF POSITION

MONTGOMERY
11510 Georgia Avenue 3rd floor
Wheaton,MD 20902

TALBOT
301 Bay Street Suite 301
Easton,MD 21601

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as first-line supervisor of the veteran program professional staff in a complex, multi-county territory work area. It is responsible for the management, supervision, training, and facilitation of employment services and programs for veterans within a designated region. The Incumbent will represent the Division through contact with the business community to promote the advantages of hiring veterans.

POSITION DUTIES

Provides services to businesses to fill their personnel needs. 
Provides services to eligible veterans and eligible persons as specified in Title 38 United States Code (USC), Chapter 41 to expedite their entry into employment. 

Maintains regular contact with community leaders, labor unions,training providers, and veterans' organizations for the purpose of keeping them advised of eligible veterans available for employment, training, and apprenticeship programs through personal contact andvarious types of verbal (including group presentations) and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.  

Experience: Five years of case management experience in the field of workforce development, delivering a wide range of career services to special and targeted populations of job seekers, one year of experience must include supervising employees conducting interviews with persons seeking employment and providing assistance to employers need qualified personnel to fill vacancies.  Case management duties are defined as taking job orders, conducting job-ready interviews, registering job applicants, verifying job referrals, conducting vocational placements, performing unemployment adjudications or appraising job applicants for employability.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year up to two years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer with active-duty military recruiting experience or career counseling experience on a year-by-year basis for the required education and experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must meet one of the following DVOP preference criteria for selection:
1.) qualified service-connected disabled veterans

2.) qualified eligible veterans

3.) qualified eligible person {38 U.S.C. 4101(5)}.  

All applicants must submit a Veterans Administration Letter of Disability Rating dated within the last six months. 

Two(2) years of Business outreach or engagement experience

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years Training & facilitation experience
Knowledge of Labor Market Information
Knowledge of title 38 U.S.C. chapter 41

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

NOT APPLICABLE.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. *Resumes are not acceptable and not considered in the selection process*

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is strongly preferred.  However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

 Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendum may be mailed to:

Department of Labor Office of Human Resources

Attention: 22-001663-0001/ Linnea Maker 

1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100

Baltimore, MD 21201 

Linnea.Maker2@maryland.gov

The MD State Application Form can be found online. If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland Department of Labor at 410-230-6300. 

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status




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