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MyFlorida LVER GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40047024 in PANAMA CITY, Florida
LVER GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40047024
Date: May 21, 2024
Location:
PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405
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Requisition No: 829688
Agency: Commerce
Working Title: LVER GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40047024
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 40047024
Salary: $40,255.81 - $42,776.81
Posting Closing Date: 06/14/2024
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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.
CareerSource Gulf Coast is a workforce development organization in Northwest Florida serving Bay, Gulf, and Franklin counties. CareerSource Gulf Coast provides customized employment and training services that facilitate economic prosperity in partnership with education, economic development, chambers of commerce, community-based organizations, local governments, and businesses.
CareerSource Gulf Coast partners with Florida Commerce to connect workers to jobs and businesses to the talent it needs to thrive. CareerSource Gulf Coast provides innovative services that build a talent pipeline for the jobs of today and the future.
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 (LVER) assists with the development of the service delivery strategies for veterans and educating partner staff with current employment initiatives and programs for veterans.
Performs duties outlined in Title 38 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), 4104(b)(1)(2), as amended by Public Law 100-323. The incumbent will assure the local office compliance with Federal Regulations, standards of performance and contractual provisions of the grant agreement mandating special services for Veterans.
The specific work unit in which the position is located in Panama City at CareerSource Gulf Coast.
The Difference You Will Make:
You will connect workers to jobs and businesses to the talent it needs to thrive. Your knowledge and skills will be utilized to help build a talent pipeline for the jobs of today and the future.
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 efficiency. Training courses are made available throughout the year and on request with our Office of HR Training and with our Division of the 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 also exhibits good listening skills.
Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of Florida Commerce 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:
This position will primarily work out of the American Job Center located in Panama City, Florida. Panama City is centrally located in Northwest Florida between Pensacola and Tallahassee on Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast. The Panama City/Bay County area consistently ranks above the national average for quality of life. The area is well known for its beautiful beaches that feature 27 miles of white, sandy coastline along with countless recreational activities, an active arts community, and southern hospitality culture.
WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS MORE THAN PAYCHECK!!
State Group Insurance coverage options+ * Retirement plan options, including employer
(Health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options) contributions (FYI, please click 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:
$40,255.81 - $42,776.88
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The following duties are included in Title 38 of the United States Code (U.S.C):
Conduct employer outreach and seminars
In conjunction with employers, conduct job searches workshops and establish job search groups
Facilitates employment, training and placement services furnished to veterans in CareerSource under the Employ Florida service delivery system
Maintains regular contact with community leaders, employers, labor unions, training programs, and Veterans’ Organizations to keep them apprised of eligible Veterans, and other appropriate organizations as directed for employment and/or training opportunities
Plans and participates in job and career fairs
Informs Federal contractors of the process to recruit qualified veterans, which may include reports and/or data
Promotes credentialing and licensing opportunities for veterans
Assisting with the development of the service delivery strategies for veterans in their assigned career center, as well as educating all CareerSource partner staff with current employment initiatives and programs for veterans, and reports.
Perform other veteran duties IAW the Jobs for Veterans State Grants as required
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge/experience using Microsoft Office applications, incl. Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Knowledge of basic sales principles and skills
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication
Knowledge of workforce plans and business/management principles
Skilled in group presentations or workshop instruction and/or facilitation
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing
Ability to promote and market the Career Center
Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to prepare reports to include recording, evaluating, and analyzing data
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to work independently by planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments
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 LVER specialists are required 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 one year of employment in the position.
Required to travel locally and must furnish own transportation.
Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site; CareerSource Gulf Coast – Panama City, FL.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.
Preferred:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two year of professional employment, business/management, administrative, or communication experience. (May substitute experience noted above on a year for year basis for college degree).
Professional or nonprofessional experience in areas related to employment: interviewing, counseling, job placement, aptitude testing and assessments, job development, or job analysis may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
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:Panama City