WORKFORCE SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE 1
- Disabled Veterans Outreach Program -Underfill of Workforce Services Representative 3
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$35,328.96 to
$51,281.28
PAY GRADE: 26
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
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.
This position provides priority employment services to eligible veterans and disabled veterans through the Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) within the JobConnect offices in Fallon and rural areas 50% of the time and the other 50% provides services to non-veterans as a Workforce Services Representative. The area of coverage includes Winnemucca, Lovelock, Fernley, Silver Springs, Yerington, Hawthorne, Schurz, and on occasion as far as Battle Mountain Travel requirement will be as much as 25% with possible overnight stays when traveling to Winnemucca. The incumbent will be required on occasion to travel out of state for Veterans Training and conferences as allowed.
The incumbent will provide assistance to Veteran customers with Significant Barriers to Employment, Veterans with Non-SBE, and Non-Veteran clients, services include: proficiency and skills testing; vocational guidance; job search planning; workshop enrollment; resume writing; reemployment eligibility assessments; referrals to agencies to secure housing, referrals to medical services; assistance with obtaining high school equivalency certifications; assistance in obtaining certifications and work related items needed for securing employment; and assistance with short-term vocational and academic training.
Once trained the incumbent will also be part of the Prison Outreach program and Re-Entry Program.
This position is an underfill of a Workforce Services Representative 3 position and will progress to this level upon meeting eligibility requirements. This position may be required to work weekends or hours outside of the traditional 8:00 am to 5:00 pm schedule.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. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
*** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of
experience which included providing services to customers; reading and applying written policies, procedures, or instructions; operating personal computers to enter and retrieve data; and interviewing individuals to gather information; OR a Bachelors degree in social or behavioral science, business administration, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
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.
Special Requirements
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.
Additional Position Criteria
You must be a military veteran to apply for this position. A copy of your DD214 and/or disability rating showing an honorable discharge MUST be attached to your application or your application will be denied.
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.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
