839186 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40044027

Requisition No: 839186 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 839186 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40044027

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40044027 

Salary:  $55,000 

Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2024 

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JOB TYPE:    FULL TIME /      Career Service
POSITION LOCATION:   This position requires that you reside in the state of Florida.  Once hired we will secure a workplace in a FloridaCommerce building or one of our state partner locations (relocation benefits are not available for this position).

VR&E Coordinator

GOVERNMENT Operations Consultant III

Open Competitive

www.floridajobs.org/

Your Specific Responsibilities:

VR&E Coordinator duties:

• Provides functional oversight, direction, guidance, training and technical assistance to Local Workforce Development Board (LWDB) Executive Directors, Career Center Operators/Directors, FloridaCommerce Administrators and their staffs in the management and operation of the VR&E program.
• Monitors daily VR&E activities and provides technical assistance to DVOP staff.
• Reviews Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) and Career Center Veterans' Program administrative policies, procedures, guidelines and related directives to be implemented; evaluates impact on Career Center operations.
• Provides technical assistance,consultive services and direction for the development, implementation, evaluation and expansion of policy and processes related to VR&E. 
• Reviews documents for JVSG program staff to ensure compliance with VR&E statutes, policy and regulations
• Develops and analyzes automated reports regarding VR&E veterans, expenditures and performance of the VR&E program.
• Identifies statewide operational problems in the implementation of VR&E Administrative services, policies and procedures. Assists in creating new policy and procedures to be implemented at the local level statewide.
• Creates training materials and programs for JVSG onboarding and continuing education regarding the VR&E program.
• Facilitates and coordinates, through the Career Center Director, the delivery and placement-related services with DVOPs assigned as placement specialists for VR&E Vocational Readiness veteran clients at the local Career Center, commencing at least 90 days prior to completion of training.   
• Consults with federal and state officials on matters applicable to serving eligible veterans and eligible spouses.
• Conducts comprehensive and specialized assessments to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses.
• Coordinates with federal counselors associated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to coordinate continued service to veterans enrolled in the program.
• Reviews documents to ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• In coordination with the VR&E employment specialist, facilitates and provides selective job development and placement, using listings of DVA-approved apprenticeship and on-the-job-training program employers.
• Participates in each VR&E program orientation and all meetings. 
• Assists the local DVOPs in accordance with VR&E rehabilitation plans, immediately informing the VR&E case manager of any difficulties regarding efforts to assist the Chapter 31 veteran with obtaining suitable employment in the identified occupational field.  
• Provides detailed, accurate, and complete progress notes on the veterans’ case management screen as they are received from the DVOP case manager, providing hard copy or emailed progress notes to the VR&E case manager monthly or more often, if needed. 
• Provide input into rehabilitation or closure reports.   
• Provides Quarterly Reports to the State Veterans' Program Coordinator and the Directors for Veterans’ Employment and Training as required by U.S. DOL VETS.  Solicits and provides success stories to all concerned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable regulations, Veteran Program Letters, state and local guidance, and programs/opportunities for veterans and covered persons (i.e. Federal Bonding program, federal work opportunity tax credit eligibility, etc.)
• Knowledge of the laws governing veterans’ preference in employment and workfoce services
• Knowledge of veterans’ re-employment rights
• Knowledge of entitlement and priorities of veterans for medical and surgical services in veteran hospitals
• Ability to prepare reports to include recording, evaluating and analyzing data
• Knowledge of the laws governing veterans’ preference in employment and workforce services.
• Knowledge of veterans’ re-employment rights.
• Knowledge of entitlement and priorities of veterans for medical and surgical services in veteran hospitals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective customer service.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of counseling and case management.
• Skilled in group presentations or workshop instruction and/or facilitation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to conduct effective interviews.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently by planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments.
• Ability to prepare reports to include recording, evaluating and analyzing data.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

Minimum:

• Appointment to this position must be made in the order of preference provide by Public Law 107-288, as follows: First to qualified service-connected disabled veterans; then to qualified eligible veterans; then to qualified eligible persons.
• Required to travel locally and must furnish own transportation.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience that is relevant to this position.
• Two years’ experience interpreting and applying federal and state statutes, regulations and other governing authorities.
• Two years of experience providing training, guidance, and technical assistance for a state or federal-funded statewide program.
• Two years of experience writing professional, public-facing documents.
• Two years’ experience working with workforce development programs.
• Current or former experience working under Florida’s JVSG program.

Pay:

$55,000 Annually

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:        

This position performs advanced level work under the minimal supervision of the Government Operations Consultant III-SES, serving as an Intensive Services Coordinators (ISC) and VA Vocational Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Program Coordinator and is a member the Jobs for Veterans State Grant’s (JSVG) team in the Bureau of One Stop & Program Support.  This position facilitates special disabled veterans participating in the Vocational Readiness Program (Title 38 USC, Chapter 31)  The services include on-the-job-training development, non-paid work experience, selective job placement, follow-up services, provision of job-seeking skills training, job analysis, labor market information, etc.  The VR&E Coordinator will participate with VR&E staff and veterans in early planning related to job placement and on-the-job-training development.

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.  

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

*  State Group Insurance coverage options+
 (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

*  Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

*  Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

*  Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

*  Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

*  Flexible Spending Accounts

*  Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

*  Ongoing comprehensive training provided

*  Career Growth      

*  Highly skilled, professional environment

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.