W0022 - Veteran Associate Wage

Virginia Department of Transportation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks candidates to support veterans through the accommodation process and participate in on-the-job training events and work assignments to learn new skills for civilian employment.

Responsibilities include administrative tasks, attending meetings, and training across areas such as Planning, Finance, Project Management, Security, Procurement, Quality Control, and Information Systems, with emphasis on independence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences, varying levels of management, and the public.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Administrative: Perform administrative tasks as assigned, according to instructions. Perform work activities within established timelines. Work with supervisor to improve administrative skills.
• Meetings: Attend scheduled meetings with co-workers.
• On-the-Job Training: Participate in training events and learn new skills in program area of interest such as Planning, Finance, Project Management, Security, Procurement, Quality Control, Information Systems, Engineering, Civil Rights, and Human Resources.
• Perform duties as assigned.: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

DD-214

Date of separation within 5 years

Resident of Virginia

Disability rating 10%+

Job description

Job Description

As a veteran, work through the accommodation process and participate in on-the-job training events and work assignments in order to learn new skills to transition into civilian employment. Perform special duties as assigned.

How You Will Contribute

• Administrative: Perform administrative tasks as assigned, according to instructions. Perform work activities within established timelines. Work with supervisor to improve administrative skills.


• Meetings: Attend scheduled meetings with co-workers.


• On-the-Job Training: Participate in training events and learn new skills in program area of interest such as Planning, Finance, Project Management, Security, Procurement, Quality Control, Information Systems, Engineering, Civil Rights, and Human Resources.


• Perform duties as assigned.: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences, varying levels of management, and the public.


• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.


• Ability to work independently and on a team.


• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• DD-214


• Date of separation from military service not exceeding 5 years prior to application.


• Resident of Virginia


• Separation from military service with a disability rating of 10% or more by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience or education in Military Operations or related field desired.


• Certifications Depends on the area of expertise (i.e., Information Technology).


• Interest in transportation-related careers.


• Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check


• DMV Record Check


• Work History Verification


• References


• Pre-employment physical


• Drug screen