What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor Services Representative/Trainee 1/2 DVOP – Plattsburgh position at New York State Department of Labor?
Description
Duties Description
Labor Services Representative (Disabled Veterans Outreach Program) will provide and facilitate a full range of employment and training services to veterans, focusing on providing and facilitating intensive services to veterans with significant barriers to employment. They will provide case management services and conduct outreach activities. The incumbent will provide services at other out-station locations as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Labor Services Representative Trainee 1 (DVOP): *Four years of experience providing employment, reemployment, training and labor market services to job seekers, employers, unions, and other interested parties. These activities must include one of the following areas: conducting interviews to evaluate the nature of services desired, obtaining employment histories, identifying barriers to employment and developing solutions to such barriers, providing information about workforce development and training programs and related grants, or reviewing and evaluating workforce development and training services’ applications. In addition, are a **Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces per criterion noted below. A copy of your DD-214 or a NYS Restoration of Honor Act letter will be required at the time of interview.
Labor Services Representative Trainee 2 (DVOP): *Five years of experience providing employment, reemployment, training and labor market services to job seekers, employers, unions, and other interested parties. These activities must include one of the following areas: conducting interviews to evaluate the nature of services desired, obtaining employment histories, identifying barriers to employment and developing solutions to such barriers, providing information about workforce development and training programs and related grants, or reviewing and evaluating workforce development and training services’ applications. In addition, are a **Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces per criterion noted below. A copy of your DD-214 or a NYS Restoration of Honor Act letter will be required at the time of interview.
Labor Services Representative (DVOP): *Six years of experience providing employment, reemployment, training and labor market services to job seekers, employers, unions, and other interested parties. These activities must include one of the following areas: conducting interviews to evaluate the nature of services desired, obtaining employment histories, identifying barriers to employment and developing solutions to such barriers, providing information about workforce development and training programs and related grants, or reviewing and evaluating workforce development and training services’ applications. In addition, are a **Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces per criterion noted below. A copy of your DD-214 or a NYS Restoration of Honor Act letter will be required at the time of interview.
Reassignment Qualifications
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55-b/c service in a Labor Services Representative/Trainee 1/2 (DVOP).
Note: A comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service Glossary of Titles - Inquiry Tool (GOT-IT): https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Notes Regarding Position And Salary
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers— the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us
DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular workweek, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.
Duties Description
Labor Services Representative (Disabled Veterans Outreach Program) will provide and facilitate a full range of employment and training services to veterans, focusing on providing and facilitating intensive services to veterans with significant barriers to employment. They will provide case management services and conduct outreach activities. The incumbent will provide services at other out-station locations as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Labor Services Representative Trainee 1 (DVOP): *Four years of experience providing employment, reemployment, training and labor market services to job seekers, employers, unions, and other interested parties. These activities must include one of the following areas: conducting interviews to evaluate the nature of services desired, obtaining employment histories, identifying barriers to employment and developing solutions to such barriers, providing information about workforce development and training programs and related grants, or reviewing and evaluating workforce development and training services’ applications. In addition, are a **Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces per criterion noted below. A copy of your DD-214 or a NYS Restoration of Honor Act letter will be required at the time of interview.
Labor Services Representative Trainee 2 (DVOP): *Five years of experience providing employment, reemployment, training and labor market services to job seekers, employers, unions, and other interested parties. These activities must include one of the following areas: conducting interviews to evaluate the nature of services desired, obtaining employment histories, identifying barriers to employment and developing solutions to such barriers, providing information about workforce development and training programs and related grants, or reviewing and evaluating workforce development and training services’ applications. In addition, are a **Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces per criterion noted below. A copy of your DD-214 or a NYS Restoration of Honor Act letter will be required at the time of interview.
Labor Services Representative (DVOP): *Six years of experience providing employment, reemployment, training and labor market services to job seekers, employers, unions, and other interested parties. These activities must include one of the following areas: conducting interviews to evaluate the nature of services desired, obtaining employment histories, identifying barriers to employment and developing solutions to such barriers, providing information about workforce development and training programs and related grants, or reviewing and evaluating workforce development and training services’ applications. In addition, are a **Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces per criterion noted below. A copy of your DD-214 or a NYS Restoration of Honor Act letter will be required at the time of interview.
- An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience. Your degree must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You will be required to provide this information to the hiring agency at the time of interview. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm
- Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces - Criteria
- Served on active duty for over 180 days for purposes other than training and an honorable discharge or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act; or
- Was discharged from active duty because of a service-connected disability; or
- Was a member of a reserve component in the U.S. Armed Services under an order to active duty during a period of war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge is authorized and an honorable discharge or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act; or
- Was discharged by reason of a sole survivorship discharge.
Reassignment Qualifications
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55-b/c service in a Labor Services Representative/Trainee 1/2 (DVOP).
Note: A comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service Glossary of Titles - Inquiry Tool (GOT-IT): https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
Notes Regarding Position And Salary
- As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.
- Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.
- Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, you may contact the Business Services Center (BSC) by phone or email, 518-457-4272 or BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.
- Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.
- Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary documentation to work legally in the United States.
- Due to operational requirements and funding considerations of various positions within various divisions, please note there could be occasions in the future where unit assignments may change. Should this occur, it will not impact your title, salary or location.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
- Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
- Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
- Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
- NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
- Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
- Paid Parental Leave
Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers— the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us
DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Eligible employees may be approved to telecommute, if operationally feasible, up to 2 days per regular workweek, and not to exceed 4 days per two-week pay period. Telecommuting can be discussed at the time of interview. Our exciting training and development opportunities including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.
Salary : $50,844 - $76,359