JOB SERVICE SPECIALIST II

Job Service Specialist II - DVOP (Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program)The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR), Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning(DWDAL) is accepting applications from qualified candidates for Job Service Specialist II to function as a Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialist (DVOP). This list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in other local offices. Please be advised that frequent travel may be required and a State vehicle may not always be available. Reimbursement for use of personal vehicle will apply according to the State travel policy.

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Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning

Waldorf, MD (Charles County)

To work with eligible veterans, and other eligible persons who have Significant Barriers to Employment (SBE) to resolve their employment needs.

Provides intensive services to eligible veterans, and eligible spouses as defined in Title 38 United States Code (USC), paragraph4103A(a). The goal is to assist eligible veterans and spouses to obtain or retain employment leading to self-sufficiency. In addition eligible veterans and eligible spouses must meet the definition of an individual with a Significant Barrier to Employment (SBE), or are members of a veteran population identified by the Secretary under Title 38 U.S.C. 4103A(a)(1)(C)as eligible for DVOP services, as explained in separate guidance from DOL.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of experience in the field of workforce development, taking job orders, conducting job-ready interviews, registering job applicants, verifying job referrals, conducting vocational placements, performing unemployment adjudications, or appraising job applicants for employability.

Note:

1. Education at an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of experience.

2. Active duty military recruiting experience or career counseling experience may be substituted on a year-by-year bases for the required education.

Candidates must meet one of the following DVOP preference criteria for selection:

1.) qualified serve connected disable veterans:

2.) qualified eligible veterans; and

3.) qualified eligible person {38 U.S.C. 4101(5)}.

All applicants must submit a Veterans Administration Letter of Disability Rating dated within the last six months.

One year of experience providing intensive services in a case management environment to veterans.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  RESUMES ARE NOTACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS .All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DLLR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to DLLR/DUI as a result of an unemployment insurance overpayment and/or fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  RESUMES ARE NOTACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS .All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person to:

DLLR Office of Human Resources 

Attn: 18-003210-0002 (JOB SERVICE SPECIALIST II) SD

1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100

Baltimore, MD 21201

Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, you may contact:

Stephanie.dunphy1@maryland.gov

The MD State Application Form can be found online.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

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