Employment & Training Specialist - Lead, Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER)
Division of Employment & Training - Phillips, Wisconsin
Job Announcement Code: 09-03250
Deadline: Extended to Thursday November 19th, 2009 by 4:00 pm.
Salary Information:
Starting salary is $38,483 year, plus excellent benefits. (Note for
current state employees: This position is in pay schedule 12; pay range 06.
Pay and benefits upon appointment for current or former state employees may vary
according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan,
Wisconsin Administrative Code and/or collective bargaining agreement.) A
six-month probationary period is required. This position is in the
Professional Social Services bargaining unit.
Introduction:
This position is with the Department of Workforce Development, Office of
Veterans Services, located in Phillips, Wisconsin. The Employment & Training Specialist – Lead,
Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER) provides employment services to
veterans.
Knowledge Required:
Knowledge of:
employment and training programs available to veterans; public relations
and employer relations principles and practices; effective job search methods,
tools and practices; methods to establish productive, facilitative working
relationships. Ability to:
provide job search assistance and consultation to others; read and
interpret policy, rules and procedures; work effectively in team environments to
secure cooperation in situations where conflicting objectives exist.
Skill in using a PC in a
Windows environment. Leadership
skills. Written and oral
communication skills, including public speaking.
How to Apply: Apply with the Application for State Employment (Form OSER-DMRS-38), Veterans Preference Supplement, a copy of your DD-214 document, VA documentation of your status as a veteran with a service-connected disability, a resume limited to two pages, and a paper limited to three pages describing your training and experience, including your role and level of responsibility in all of the following three areas:
(1)
Developing and maintaining effective
public and/or employer relations;
(2)
Providing job search assistance or
employment-related services to others, including your experience providing assistance to people with special or unique needs; Or training you
have received on job search tools and methods.
(3)
Working as a member of a work/project
team or group (Identify the purpose
of the group and the impact of the teams/group’s work; the composition of
the team/group and where members were located; and your role in the
group.)
Your responses to the three areas above are
considered a state exam and will be used to evaluate your eligibility for the
position. Please organize your
responses according to the categories listed above.
Pages in excess of the specified limit(s) will not be evaluated. Incomplete application/examination materials will not be considered.
Send completed application materials by one of the following methods:
By U.S.
mail to:
Shelley Ringelstetter; DWD/HRS; P.O. Box 7946; Madison, WI 53707-7946
By E-mail to: SMRjobs@dwd.wisconsin.gov
Materials will be evaluated and the more
qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the next step of the
selection process.
Contact Information: For more information contact Shelley Ringelstetter at 608-266-1810 or SMRJobs@dwd.wisconsin.gov