DVOP Career Employment Services Consultant I

Commerce - DES , DWS; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (TSERS)

Paid holidays

Flex spending accounts

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Commerce seeks a Career Employment Services Consultant I (S) at the Sanford NCWorks Career Center. This full-time role provides employment-related services to veterans, using a case-management approach to facilitate job placements and career development.

Recruitment range is $35,596 to $55,619 annually, with state benefits including health insurance and retirement. Travel to partner locations and service areas is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with related experience in HR, case management or placement.
• Associate degree plus two years in related public contact work.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment-related services to veterans using a case-management approach.
• Facilitate job placement for veterans and conduct outreach through veterans and civic organizations.
• Work in NCWorks Career Centers with travel to partner locations as needed.

Skills

Interviewing public

Regulatory explanations

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Associate degree + 2 years related experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Agency Dept of Commerce Division Division of Workforce Solutions Job Classification Title Career Employment Services Consultant I (S) Position Number 65007335 Grade NC06

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above. This is a readvertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply. ***Recruitment range is $ 35,596 - $ 55,619*** This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement. The North Carolina Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS) mission is to develop North Carolina's workforce talent, help individuals advance their career opportunities, and meet business workforce needs by connecting talent to jobs. The division administers North Carolina's participation in The Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program under the U.S. Department of Labor. The position in this announcement provides employment-related services to veterans, emphasizing campaign badge veterans and other veterans having service-connected disabilities and Significant Barriers to Employment (SBE.) The position will provide individualized career services (intensive services) and facilitate job placement for veterans using a case management approach. Work primarily involves outreach activities through veterans and civic organizations to locate and assist members of the target group. JVSG staff members operate in a paperless environment and are based in NCWorks Career Centers. The position is based in the Sanford NCWorks Career Center. To provide a full range of services to veterans, Employees in this position are expected to travel to partner locations, targeted service areas, and other NCWorks Career Centers, depending on business needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information). Applicants who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference: Demonstrated ability to interview the general public to appraise their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics for either vocational, employment or educational opportunities. Demonstrated ability to answer questions, explaining or interpreting state or federal rules, or regulations to military veterans or the general public. Demonstrated ability to review employment applications and evaluating individual work history, military records, education, and training to assess job skills, compensation needs, or other qualifications.

Management Preferences

• Applicants with one (1) year prior experience working with military veterans and employers providing placement and related services.
• Applicants should have a good knowledge of agency employment services and veteran programming.
• Applicants should be knowledgeable of all veterans' organizations in the community.
• Applicants should have solid PC skills to include the usage of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Necessary Special Requirement

38 U.S.C. 4103A requires that employees in this class be honorably discharged veterans who have served a minimum of 180 days on active duty other than for training in the Armed Forces or were discharged or relieved from active duty because of a service-connected disability. Chapter 41 of Title 38 continues, "Preference shall be accorded in the following order: To qualified service-connected disabled veterans. If no veteran described in paragraph (1) is available, to qualified eligible veterans. If no veteran described in paragraph (1) or (2) is available, then to qualified eligible persons." Candidates will be required to verify they meet Federal Armed Forces service requirements associated with this position by providing a DD Form 214 prior to receiving any offer of employment. Candidates are encouraged to attach the DD Form 214 to the application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference under N.C.G.S .126: Including the DD Form 214 is not optional, and it must be submitted at the time of application to obtain Veteran’s Preference. The DD Form 214 may be attached to the online application or faxed on or before the closing date.

Incentives of NC State Employment

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans
• WeSave Employee Discounts
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include: 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans WeSave Employee Discounts Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. Commerce does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process and throughout employment. Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax by the vacancy closing date. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. Our Agency uses the OSHR Recruiting and Posting of Vacancies Policy to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the Careers with the State of NC portal.

Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution with related experience in human resource administration, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance and counseling, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work dealing with job applicants and employers in a variety of functions; or Associate degree and two years of experience in human resource administration, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance and counseling, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work dealing with job applicants and employers in a variety of functions; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Our Agency supports the Governor's Executive Order 303 which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified. By providing the requested information, you certify that you have given true, accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your knowledge. In the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work, you authorize educational institutions, associations, registration and licensing boards, and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation, or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application, disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed, and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority: GS 126-30, GS 14- 122.1). Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application or possible interview. If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification.

Recruiter

Recruiter: Sam Costa Recruiter Email: [e-mail] North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.