886399 - DVOP/LVER GOVERNMENT OP CONSULT II - 40046156 1

Government Operations Consultant II (DVOP/LVER)

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position serves as a Consolidated Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist / Local Veterans’ Employment Representative (LVER) and is responsible forassisting with the development of the service delivery strategies for veterans and educating partner staff with current employment initiatives and programs for veterans. This position will also provide outreach and facilitate placements to meet the employment needs of eligible veterans and eligible spouses entitled to benefits, in accordance with priorities as determined by the Federal Department of Labor. The incumbent must successfully balance time between employer-facing advocacy (LVER) and intensive job-seeker case management (DVOP). This position confers with Management to assist in identifying improvement processes and develop solutions for the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program.

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 is in compliance with Federal Regulations, standards of performance and contractual provisions of the grant agreement mandating special services for Veterans. The following duties are included in this code:

• Creates, develops, and implements local policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the JVSG regulations. This position confers with personnel to ensure that it is in compliance with policy and procedures set by the State Veterans Program Coordinator.

• Provides training to Career Center staff, at both state and local level, and co-located partners on compliance with JVSG regulations and guidance, as needed.

• Reviews programs, services, forms, and reports utilized by the JVSG program at the local and State level and confers with management to identify improvement processes.

• Conducts outreach to employers and engages in advocacy efforts with hiring executives to increase employment opportunities for veterans.

• Conducts job search workshops, establishes job search groups and participates in job and career fairs.

• Works with federal contractors on recruitment of Veterans.

• Advocates for the hiring of disabled veterans and assists all veterans with gaining and retaining employment.

• Creates and conducts capacity building programs for employers and veterans.

• Facilitates and oversees veteran priority of service requirements regarding employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans by all staff.

• Promotes credentialing and licensing opportunities for Veterans.

• Provides operational oversight for all Career Center staff to include regular training on the implementation of the JVSG program at local levels.

• Develops and implements program management procedures to ensure the provision of services is offered to eligible veterans.

• Maintains regular contact with community leaders, employers, labor unions, training programs, and veterans’ organizations to keep them advised of eligible veterans and spouses available for employment and training.

• Advises eligible veterans and spouses of opportunities for employment and training.

• In accordance with JVSG regulations, provide guidance and facilitate training of labor exchange services which include intake and assessment, counseling, testing, job-search assistance, and referral and placement.

• Assists, through automated data processing, in securing and maintaining current information regarding available employment and training opportunities for veterans and their spouses.

• Participates in Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) audit information requests from Federal Government partners by providing answers, examples, descriptions of services, and other necessary information in both both Department of Commerce (FLCommerce) and federal audits

• Consults with State and local officials on matters applicable to the JVSG program.

• Mentors new LVER staff, Veterans Affairs (VA) Work Study students (internship students), and SkillBridge interns on procedures, forms, and reports according to organizational policy.

Additionally, performs duties set forth in Title 38 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), Veterans Program Letter (VPL) 03-14 and VPL 03-14 Changes 1 & 2 through a case management process including:

• Consults with federal, state, and local officials on matters applicable to serving eligible persons as a DVOP specialist.

• Conducts comprehensive and specialized assessments to eligible persons,including assessments of digital literacy and soft skills.

• Develops an individual employment plan (IEP) to identify the employment goals, appropriate objectives, and services available to parti