Reference #: 4336021THE POSITION

　　Are you passionate about helping veterans? Work with us at PA CareerLink to make a difference! The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry is looking for a dedicated professional to provide promotional and informational services to employers, employer associations, business groups, and PA CareerLink staff concerning the benefits of hiring veterans and eligible persons. Achieve your goals with our team!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　As a Local Veterans' Employment Representative in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, you will maintain and apply knowledge of workforce development programs, services, policies, regulations, legislation, and procedures. Other duties include implementing and maintaining services to businesses for programs required by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) including Wagner-Peyser as well as veterans, trade, and other legislation, which will help employers meet requirements that can be fulfilled by hiring veterans.

　　You will also conduct employer outreach to explain the benefits of hiring veterans and coordinate with business organizations, unions, and apprenticeship programs to promote employment and training of veterans. You may also have the opportunity to initiate and collaborate in efforts to hold career fairs and represent PA CareerLink offices at job and career fairs.

　　Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh.Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

　　QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year of technical or paraprofessional employment services or veterans' employer outreach work, and a bachelor's degree; orOne year of experience interviewing the public to collect and identify customer needs, evaluating eligibility for programs, and researching data to make decisions, and a bachelor's degree; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.

　　Special Requirements:All positions must be filled by a veteran with preference in such appointments given 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, then to qualified eligible persons as defined by Title 38, USC Chap. 41, Section 4101 (3-5).

　　Other Requirements:You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency.You must be able to perform essential job functions.

　　How to Apply:Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consider tion for this position.

　　Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

　　Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

　　If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

　　EXAMINATION INFORMATION

　　Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

　　The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.