TVC - Veterans Employer Liaison (veterans Services Representative I)

Veterans Employer Liaison

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 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education: Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, human resources, marketing, social work, or a related field. Experience may be substituted for education on a year-by-year basis.

Minimum Experience: Two years of experience in Human Resources, Recruiting, or Marketing. NOTE: Applicants must be a Veteran who served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days and was discharged/released with honorable, under honorable conditions, or general (under honorable conditions); OR a Veteran who was discharged/released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. To demonstrate qualification, a DD form 214 (member 1 copy not acceptable), NA Form 13038, or a VA Summary Benefits Letter must be attached to the application or provided prior to an interview being extended.

Additional Requirements:

A valid Texas Driver’s License must be provided within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Experience and Qualification:

Experience in developing marketing strategies or recruiting activities that promotes the hiring of applicants by employers. Experience developing and delivering presentations to groups, conducting seminars, or participating in job fairs. Experience with Microsoft Office, Windows, and the Internet. Experience with public relations, and communication skills. Experience working in a team environment that is process-oriented and deadline-driven. Experience managing multiple, competing priorities, while delivering exceptional service. Experience with an Applicant Tracking Systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Military Occupations and transferable skills. Knowledge of interviewing and assessment techniques and procedures. Knowledge of community resources. Skill in conducting interviews and in counseling others. Skill in operating computers and applicable software. Skill in counseling special applicant groups; evaluate information obtained in review of Veterans’ programs; and to maintain effective public contacts. Ability to coordinate Veterans’ services. Ability to communicate effectively and to train others. Ability to gather, assess and analyze Veterans’ needs.

Environmental Physical Conditions:

Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Work involves extensive telephone usage and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions while using the computer.

Notes to Applicants:

To receive Military Employment preference, applicable source documents must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred. College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred. If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview. This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position. DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. APPLICANTS SCHEDULED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED. Veterans Information: The Texas Veterans Commission is commit