Local Veterans' Employment Representative, L&IPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4674362) ApplyLocal Veterans' Employment Representative, L&ISalary$50,836.00 - $77,321.00 AnnuallyLocation Allegheny County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-95028-06380DepartmentDepartment of Labor & IndustryDivisionLI Pa Car Lnk Pittsburgh AllegOpening Date09/30/2024Closing Date10/13/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code06380Position Number00086214UnionSEIUBargaining UnitF4Pay GroupST06Bureau / Division Code00120653Worksite Address914 Penn AvenueCityPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaZip Code15222Contact NameMoureen GunyanyiContact Emailmgunyanyi@pa.govBureau / DivisionBureau of Workforce Partnership and Operations Labor and Industry PA CareerLink Pittsburgh Allegheny Co
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THE POSITIONAre you interested in a rewarding career that offers an opportunity to be an advocate for veterans? The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry is looking for a dedicated professional for the position of Local Veterans’ Employment Representative. In this role, you will coordinate with employers, employer associations, and business groups to develop and implement plans that facilitate the hiring of veterans and eligible persons. You can make a positive impact in Pennsylvania's veteran community, apply with us today. DESCRIPTION OF WORKA Local Veterans' Employment Representative promotes programs and services available to veterans through the commonwealth’s one-stop veterans’ service delivery system. This includes identifying employer staffing needs and referring qualified veterans to employer job openings. You will have the opportunity to assist employers with recruitment needs ensuring compliance to federal contractor policies through veteran placement. The ideal candidate will:
Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners at multiple organizational levels
Maintain knowledge of applicable workforce development laws and policies.
Provide services to businesses
Document activities and services in the Commonwealth Workforce Development System (CWDS)
Prepare reports
Attend required training
Travel as required
Communicate professionally, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=00086214) . Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment.
Work 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 and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in PA CareerLink Pittsburgh Allegheny County.
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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of technical or paraprofessional employment services or veterans’ employer outreach work, and a bachelor’s degree;or
One 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;or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirement:
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 PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 may eliminate you from consideration 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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.
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.
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 How many years of full-time technical or paraprofessional employment services or veterans' employer outreach work experience do you possess?
5 years or more
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
6 months but less than 1 year
Less than 6 months
None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time experience do you possess interviewing the public to collect and identify customer needs, evaluating eligibility for programs, and researching data to make decisions?
5 years or more
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
6 months but less than 1 year
Less than 6 months
None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How much college coursework have you completed, in any field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
Conferred Bachelor's degree or higher
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)
Yes
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Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who was discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable?
If you answered "yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your DD214, DD215, or other equivalent documentation. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add documentation to the application after it has been submitted.
Yes
No
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If you answered "yes" to Question 7, was your discharge or release from active duty due to a service-connected disability?
If you answered "yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your DD214, DD215, or other equivalent documentation. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add documentation to the application after it has been submitted.
Yes
No
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If you answered "yes" to Question 7, are you currently receiving, or are you eligible to receive, Disability Compensation through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
If you answered "yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your DD214, DD215, or other equivalent documentation, as well as a copy of your VA Disability Award Letter or Letter of Disability Certificate. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add documentation to the application after it has been submitted.
Yes
No
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If you answered "yes" to Question 7, did you serve on active duty for a period of more than 180 days?
If you answered "yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your DD214, DD215, or other equivalent documentation. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add documentation to the application after it has been submitted.
Yes
No
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If you answered "yes" to Question 7, were you a member of a reserve component or the National Guard, served on active duty during a period of war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized, and was discharged or released from such duty under conditions other than dishonorable?
If you answered "yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your DD214, DD215, or other equivalent documentation. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add documentation to the application after it has been submitted.
Yes
No
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If you answered "yes" to Question 7, were you discharged or released from active duty for reason of sole survivorship?
If you answered "yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your DD214, DD215, or other equivalent documentation. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add documentation to the application after it has been submitted.
Yes
No
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If you answered "no" to Question 7, are you the spouse of a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who died of a service-connected disability?
If you answered "yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your spouse's DD214, DD215, or other equivalent documentation, as well as a copy of your spouse's death certificate. You must attach this documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add documentation to the application after it has been submitted.
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If you answered "no" to Question 7, are you the spouse of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces who is serving on active duty and who has been listed for more than ninety days as missing in action, captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power?
If you answered "yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your spouse's appropriate Department of Defense documentation to verify your spouse's status.
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No
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If you answered "no" to Question 7, are you the spouse of a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who has a total disability permanent in nature resulting from a service-connected disability?
If you answered "yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your spouse's DD214, DD215, or other equivalent documentation, as well as a copy of your spouse's VA Disability Award Letter or Letter of Disability Certificate. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add documentation to the application after it has been submitted.
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If you answered "no" to Question 7, are you the spouse of a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who died while having a total disability permanent service-connected disability?
If you answered "yes" to this question, you must upload a copy of your spouse's DD214, DD215, or other equivalent documentation, as well as a copy of your spouse's VA Disability Award Letter or Letter of Disability Certificate, and a copy of your spouse's death certificate. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add documentation to the application after it has been submitted.
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No
Required Question
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