What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veteran Business Consultant (Regional Recruiter) - Trident/Charleston (REPOST) position at State of South Carolina?
Business is booming in South Carolina! Are you ready to be a part of developing and connecting the next generation of workers in this state? Year after year, experts pick our state as one of the best in the country for doing business. Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
Job Description
Our Veteran Business Consultant serves within the Employment Services (ES) division. ES programs improve the functioning of the labor market by bringing together individuals who are seeking employment and employers who are seeking workers. The SC Works system provides jobseekers with career guidance, job referrals, assessments, and résumé assistance. Free tools to assist employers include posting job openings, recruiting and screening candidates, and reviewing job market trends. South Carolina’s 12 local workforce development boards administer the SC Works Centers throughout the state.
This position is in the Employment Services Division primarily for the veteran population in the Trident Region. The Veteran Business Consultant will ensure the consistent and effective development of services to businesses that demonstrate clear connections between workforce development activities and employer's needs. This role also aids with all services as needed within an SC Works Center. This position requires scheduled travel to the following counties: Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester.
Key Responsibilities- Market services through partner and community meetings and to employers with a focus on federal contractors.
- Be an active participant of the Business Services Team.
- Maintain business outreach and retention records.
- Assist with ES programs like Wagner-Peyser, TAA, MSFW, and Veteran Services Program.
- Review job orders and proofreads for accuracy and EO compliance.
- Register new employers and communicates validation process.
- Ensure timely, professional, and attentive customer service to all employers.
- Provide technical assistance and walks employers through the SC Works system.
- Communicate about labor market information, business, and tax incentive programs, WIOA, OJT, and services.
- Provide ongoing support to SC Works Centers and Workforce programs.
If you’re ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina’s workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree with at least three years of experience in recruitment/selection; OR a high school diploma with a minimum of four years of experience in recruitment/selection, interviewing, or workforce development.Salary : $46,818