TVC - Veterans Employer Liaison (Veterans Services Representative I)

*Please Note:* All resumes must contain employment history, education, licenses, skills, and other qualifications applicable to the position.

Skills Test: A PowerPoint presentation is required at the time of the interview.

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General Description:

Serves as a vital member of the Veterans Employment Services team by advocating for Veterans’ employment and training opportunities with business, industry, and community-based organizations. The Veterans Employer Liaison (VEL) disseminates information regarding employment and training programs and facilitates Veteran access to all workforce development programs and services.

To promote a strong environment, TVC maintains a telework policy. Telework is decided by the division and contingent on performance. Telework is not a contract of employment and if granted may be terminated at any time and for any reason without notice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach to employers, organizations, and other service providers to promote Veterans employment goals and objectives and to assist Veterans in gaining employment.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with business organizations, employers, labor unions, and Veterans’ service organizations.

• Facilitate Veteran employment by coordinating and collaborating with Workforce partners to include Workforce Business Services Units to ensure optimum employment and training opportunities for Veterans.

• Analyze labor market information for employment trends and develop strategic initiatives and regional plans for effective employer recruitment strategies.

• Coordinate with Veteran Career Advisors and partner staff to provide job opportunities to specific Veterans.

• Review and analyze Veteran qualifications to ensure they meet the requirements for employer’s job opportunities.

• Plan and participate in job and career fairs.

• Make presentations to employers and other groups to promote Veteran services.

• Conduct seminars for employers and job search workshops with employers.

• Promote credentialing and licensing opportunities for Veterans.

• Review and report on the Workforce services provided to Veterans and recommend strategies, solutions, or corrective action when required.

• Provide training and technical assistance to staff administering services to Veterans; prepare quarterly reports.

• Enter and retrieve information to/from computer systems (WorkinTexas.com, TWIST, or other electronic databases, etc.)

• General personal computer, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft office and internet research experience preferred.

• Travel may be required at least 10% of the time for work-related functions.

• Work hours other than 8-5 may be required.

• Performs related work as assigned.**

Military Crosswalk information:

http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf