820172 - LVER GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40047185

　　Date: Feb 9, 2024

　　Location:

　　WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33406

　　The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

　　Requisition No: 820172

　　Agency: Commerce

　　Working Title: 820172 - LVER GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40047185

　　Pay Plan: Career Service

　　Position Number: 40047185

　　Salary: 53,000

　　Posting Closing Date: 03/12/2024

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　　Our Organization and Mission:

　　Florida Commerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

　　In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at Florida Commerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

　　Florida Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

　　Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

　　The Work You Will Do:

　　The Local Veterans’ Employment Representative GOCII performs duties set forth in Title 38 of the United State Code (U.S.C.) as amended by Public Law 107-288, the Veterans’ Program Plan of Services and the State’s Roles and Responsibilities for DVOP’s and LVER’s. The incumbent will assure the CareerSource Center compliance with Federal Regulations, standards of performance and contractual provisions of the grant agreement mandating special services for veterans. The incumbent provides direct workforce services to veterans and employers on behalf of veterans. The LVER Government Operations Consultant II is a member of the Florida Commerce team with CareerSource Palm Beach County.

　　The Difference You Will Make:

　　You will assist in helping Floridians obtain wage replacement benefits for qualified veterans and eligible persons who are out of work through no fault of their own. Your knowledge and skills will be utilized by offering a broad range of employment programs and career consulting services that make it easier for veterans to find new employment or transition to a new career.

　　Florida Commerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

　　How You Will Grow:

　　Florida Commerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Training is made available throughout the year and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

　　Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.

　　Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.

　　Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.

　　Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of Florida Commerce’s available resources and tools.

　　Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

　　These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

　　Where You Will Work:

　　Palm Beach County has almost 50 miles of sandy beaches, numerous golf courses for the golf enthusiast, and home to Gilded Age mansions that have tunnels that lead to the shore. Palm Beach County leads in agricultural productivity including the production of nurseries, vegetables, and sugar cane and is sometimes referred as the “Winter Vegetable Capital” in the nation.

　　Palm Beach County is also known for:

　　Palm Beach State College

　　“A” rated K-12 school district

　　Home to two Universities, Florida Atlantic (FAU) public and Palm Beach Atlantic (PBA) private

　　being within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

　　Visit Discover The Palm Beaches (https://discover.pbcgov.org/) to learn more.

　　WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

　　State Group Insurance coverage options+(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

　　Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )

　　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

　　For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

　　We care about the success of our employees.

　　We care about the success of our clients.

　　We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

　　A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

　　Pay: $53,000 / Annually

　　Your Specific Responsibilities:

　　The LVER GOC II Specialist monitors federal agencies’ job listings; reports findings through normal administrative channels to the Director of Veterans Employment and Training Services (DVETS) and the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) evidence of failures in providing priority or other special consideration in the provision of services to veteran applicants as required by law and regulations.

　　The Specialist also works closely with appropriate Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) personnel engaged in providing counseling or rehabilitative services to veterans; and cooperates with employers in identifying disabled veterans who have completed or are participating in a vocational rehabilitation training program and need employment.

　　You will also

　　conduct veterans program training for all one-stop associates,

　　facilitate priority workforce services,

　　monitor job listings and subsequent referrals of qualified veterans to ensure required priority of services is afforded to veterans,

　　plans and participates in job fairs for veterans, employer mass recruitments, employer recruiting agreements,

　　serve as an advocate for veterans in the CareerSource Career Center by contacting employers, unions, chambers of commerce, economic development units, apprenticeship programs, training providers, etc. to promote the veterans’ program, CareerCenter services and develop employment and training opportunities for veterans,

　　Promote credentialing and certification for veterans,

　　Contact veteran services organizations, community and faith-based organizations, Reserve/National Guard units, etc. to promote the Veterans’ Program and Career Center Services

　　Promote and monitor the participation of veterans in Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and other one-stop and federally funded employment and training programs.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Working knowledge/experience using Microsoft Office applications, incl. 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 promote and market the Career Center

　　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

　　Ability to prepare reports to include recording, evaluating and analyzing data

　　Qualifications:

　　As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, 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, as follows: 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 (as defined in 38 U.S.C.). 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.

　　IAW the Veterans Benefit Act of 2010, 38 U.S.C § 4102(A) (c)(8)(A) requires all newly hired GOC II LVER specialists to 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.

　　The incumbent must possess or obtain certification as a Workforce Professional Tier 1 within 6 months of employment in the position.

　　Required to travel locally and must furnish own transportation.

　　The incumbent may be required to work weekends or after regular work hours at job fairs, or community meetings.

　　The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

　　Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

　　The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

　　VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

　　Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach

　　Nearest Secondary Market:Miami