WORKFORCE SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE 4
- Local Veterans Employment Representative
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$42,553.44 to
$62,807.04
PAY GRADE: 32
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Workforce Services Representatives provide a broad range of services in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act; assist job seeking customers and business customers seeking qualified applicants; and provide priority employment services to eligible veterans and disabled veterans as defined by the Department of Labor.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
This position is located in the Reno Business Services Office and serves as the Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVER). The position will market Nevada JobConnect veterans programs and services to the business community. Preferred candidates will have a strong background in recruiting, staffing, sales and marketing. Responsibilities will include common marketing techniques such as cold calling, making presentations to large audiences, and networking to build and maintain relationships within the business and veterans community. The incumbent will solicit job listings for DETR's Job Bank using these techniques. This job will consist of both office and field work within the community. Travel up to 25% of the time may be required. **YOU MUST BE A MILITARY VETERAN TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD214 AND DISABILITY RATING (IF APPLICABLE) TO THE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of employment services experience which included interviewing job seeking customers to gather education and work history information or job requirements from business customers; evaluating job seeking customers' education and training and applying a knowledge of occupational requirements and labor market conditions to identify and develop appropriate training opportunities; determining eligibility for agency services based on established policies, procedures and requirements; establishing working relationships with business customers to clarify job listing requirements, discuss possible referrals for job listings, and promote services offered through Employment Services and one-stop offices; and managing a case load of customers receiving program services; OR three years of sales and/or marketing experience which included making public presentations, soliciting new business accounts and/or promoting goods and services; OR one year of experience as a Workforce Services Representative III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Preference shall be given in the appointment of Disabled Veterans Outreach Program positions to qualified disabled veterans. If the appointing authority finds that no qualified disabled veteran is available for appointment, appointment may be given to any qualified veteran.
Up to two years of experience may be substituted by completion of 60 semester credits in social or behavioral science, business administration, or related field for Workforce Services Representative IV and V.
Special Requirements
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprint is required. Person's offered employment in this position will be required to pay for the fingerprinting.
Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Some positions require verification of an honorable discharge from the U.S. military service.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
