Veterans Employment and Outreach Advisor

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have the following:

• a bachelor's degree in a related field plus at least two (2) years of related work experience
• work experience can substitute education on a year for year basis
• must be a veteran in accordance with Title 38 U.S.C. 4103A, Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (see below for more information)
• application must include cover letter, resume, three professional references, copy of report of separation DD 214 or NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve showing character of service as "Honorable," and a letter less than one year old from the Veteran's Administration indicating the veterans disability status If applicable.

To be considered for this position, you must meet the definition of a "qualified disabled veteran" or "qualified eligible veteran" in accordance with Title 38 U.S.C. Sect. 4103A, Disabled Veterans Outreach Program.

• Qualified Disabled Veteran, as defined by 38 U.S.C. Sect. 4211(3): The term "disabled veteran" means (A) a veteran who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary, or (B) a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• Qualified Eligible Veterans, as defined by 38 U.S.C. Sect. 4211(4): The term "eligible veteran" means a person who- (A) served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days and was discharged or released therefrom with other than a dishonorable discharge; (B) was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability; (C) as a member of a reserve component under an order to active duty pursuant to section 12301(a), (d), or (g), 12302, or 12304 of title 10, served on active duty during a period of war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge is authorized and was discharged or released from such duty with other than a dishonorable discharge; or (D) was discharged or released from active duty by reason of a sole survivorship discharge (as that term is defined in section 1174(i) of title 10)

In accordance with Title 38 U.S.C. Sect. 4103A, Disabled Veterans Outreach Program, preference will be given to certain applicants when hiring for this DVOP Specialist position. The required order of hiring preference is:

• First, qualified disabled veterans
• Second, other qualified veterans

Job Service North Dakota must make every effort to follow this order when filling this role, as required by federal law.

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Application Procedures

All application materials must be received online through the ND PeopleSoft System on or before 11:59 p.m. CST on the closing date or you will not be considered for the position. Application must include:

• Resume (must clearly explain how you meet the minimum qualifications)
• Cover letter
• Copy of college transcript (if applicable)
• Three professional references

Scoring Process:

Our hiring process is designed to be fair, transparent, and focused on your qualifications. Applications will be scored based on a 100-point candidate questionnaire. Final scores determine which qualified applicants advance to the interview stage.

Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit documentation proving eligibility under North Dakota Century Code 37-19.1 to be awarded veterans' preference points. Refer to https://www.veterans.nd.gov/benefits-and-services/veterans-preference-nd/documentation-required-applicant for required documentation to upload.

How to Strengthen Your Application:

• Take your time when answering application questions. Provide detailed but concise responses that clearly show how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Prepare thoughtful responses to open-ended (essay) questions, using specific examples. These are personally scored by the hiring team.
• Ensure your resume is detailed, accurate, and up-to-date. The Human Resource team uses your resume to confirm you meet minimum qualifications.
• Applicants are encouraged to provide genuine responses that accurately reflect their own skills, experience, education, and background when completing their application. The use of AI tools to generate answers should be limited to ensure responses are authentic.

Tips for Interview Preparation:

• Review JobsND.com to learn about our agency, who we serve, and the impact of our work. This knowledge will strengthen both your application responses and interview.
• Listen to The Job Pod, our agency podcast, for practical job search and career insights. Episode 1: The Resume shares a hiring manager's perspective on what makes a resume stand out, and Episode 60: Ace the Job Interview - Turning the Interview into a Conversation offers tips for reducing interview anxiety and approaching interviews with confidence.
• Practice with Big Interview, our online platform that provides expert coaching, mock interviews, and tailored practice questions.
• Reach out if you have questions about the role or our agency-we want you to feel informed and confident.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Raeann Schmitcke, Human Resource Officer, at raeannschmitcke@nd.gov or 701-328-2840. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

Job Service North Dakota does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.