EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

Employment Development Department; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Development Department (EDD) in Contra Costa County seeks a Local Veterans' Employment Representative to advocate for veterans with employers and community partners.

This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid telework, standard hours, and requires a qualified Veteran with a DD214; responsibilities include promoting JVSG and WS programs and delivering employer services.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Veteran and provide DD214.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for veterans served by local AJCC with businesses and community organizations.
• Promote EDD, JVSG and WS programs by providing employer services.
• Coordinate with partners to facilitate veteran employment opportunities.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code # JC-530186

Position #(s) 280-096-9194-017

Working Title Local Veterans' Employment Representative

Classification EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

$4,055.00 - $4,837.00 A

$4,390.00 - $5,495.00 B

$5,041.00 - $6,310.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions 1

Work Location Contra Costa County

Telework Hybrid

Job Type Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Do you have a passion for helping? Are you a Veteran (as defined in Title 38, United States Code, Section 4101) that wants to help Veterans get back into the workforce by being an active member of a Business Services Team? Do you enjoy talking to others? Can you promote the skills veterans bring to the workforce? Are you outgoing, a self-starter and enjoy working independently? We are seeking a dedicated Veteran to advocate for all veterans served by the local AJCC with businesses, industry and other community based organizations. You would promote the Employment Development Department (EDD), Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) and Workforce Services (WS) programs by providing employer business services with the maximum emphasis directed toward hiring veterans.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change as business needs arise.

EDD employees will be required to report to their headquarters office on their assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the EDD’s policies.

Travel may be required with this position.

Position located at 4071 Port Chicago Hwy, Ste 250, Concord, CA 94520 - 1197.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

Applicant must be a qualified Veteran and submit copy of DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as well as any supporting documentation administered by the Department of Veteran's Affairs showing service-connected disability.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - Must be a qualified Veteran and provide a DD214.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.