LOCAL VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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### **LOCAL VETERANS EMPLOYMENT REPRESENTATIVE**

Job Location:

#### Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) Workforce Solutions Administration (WSA) 216 East Highway 260, Payson, Arizona 85541

Posting Details

#### Salary: \$23.1011/ hourly (\$48,050.28 annually)

#### Grade: 18

#### Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received. Qualified Eligible Veterans/Qualified Disabled Veterans are encouraged to apply!

Job Summary

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans

thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen

individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES

is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and

teamwork. To learn more about DES, please

visit[des.az.gov](https://des.az.gov/){target="_blank" rel="noopener"};

or click on the

link[here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nik5MiXqOV8){target="_blank"

rel="noopener"}to view Our DES video. Come join the DES Team!\

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The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and

Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by

bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.\

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DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join

our team as a Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) with the

Workforce Solutions Administration (WSA). This position is responsible

for providing a wide range of employment & recruitment related services

to engage, advise, prepare, and match job seekers with Arizona

businesses and enable job seekers to get a job, maintain or strengthen

current employment, or build a sustainable career; and assist Arizona

businesses in meeting their workforce needs. This position acts as the

voice of the business customer by supporting employment counselors and

career advisors with an understanding of current and emerging workforce

needs to effectively prepare and match job seekers with the business

client\'s employment opportunities. Services are provided through 1:1 or

group interactions and will include client-facing, virtual/digital, or

telephonic means within Southern Arizona\'s rural counties, excluding

Maricopa & Pima counties. This position will be required to utilize a

business methodology that drives continuous improvement.

Job Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:\

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Perform outreach and case management functions such as: assessing

Skills, Abilities, Work History, Employment Barriers, And Career

interests; retention follow-up; developing employment plans; determining

eligibility for services; providing information on Labor Market,

In-Demand industries, and occupations; and identifying and coordinating

with formal and informal resources to remove barriers, develop skills,

and achieve employment.\

Employer Services: Provide a wide range of recruitment-related services

to engage, assess, advise, and assist Arizona businesses in meeting

their workforce needs utilizing on-site employer visits; providing

information on Labor Market, In-Demand industries, and occupations.\

Record Keeping: Use databases to register, refer job seekers; enter job

orders; document job seeker & employer relationship management; complete

and maintain accurate records and reports for performance and reporting

requirements in accordance with quality and quantity standards mandated

by various laws, rules, and federal regulations.\

Customer Service: provide customer service, program information to job

seekers, colleagues, and the business community; maintain positive

working relationships with local partners, community o rganizers, and

other agency personnel; resolve customer issues and complaints; and

utilization of veteran priority of services (VPOS) for veteran clients

(as applicable).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge in:**\
  
  

Effective recruitment, retention, and workforce development

methodologies applicable to businesses.\

Social, cultural, and economic conditions that impact the populations

and area(s) served.\

Special needs of minority groups and disadvantaged persons.\

Research, data gathering and interpretation, and problem-solving

techniques.\

Event planning and management, including communication and collaboration

with key partners.\

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• Skill in:**\
  
  

Customer service, teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal

communication.\

Written and verbal communication, including public speaking and

presenting.\

Adapting to changing circumstances, staff and clients needs, and work

with interruptions.\

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google, database systems, and

computers.\

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• Ability to:**\
  
  

Learn & apply applicable Federal and State laws, regula