The MassHire Department of Career Services (MDCS) oversees the Commonwealth's network of One-Stop Career Centers that assist businesses in finding qualified workers and providing job seekers with career guidance, as well as referral to jobs and training. MDCS strengthens the MassHire Career Center system through continuous improvement processes, and innovative business practices that maximize resources, foster partnerships, and engage employers to ensure a skilled, motivated, and adaptable workforce capable of meeting the emerging labor market needs of the Commonwealth, now and in the future.

The Veterans Employment Representative in this MassHire Department of Career Services (MDCS) position will be responsible for providing intensive services and facilitating placements to meet the employment and training needs of veterans, prioritizing service to special disabled veterans, other disabled veterans, and other categories of veterans in accordance with priorities determined by the Secretary of Labor (Secretary). Duties include working with MassHire Career Center Veterans information records, tests, interviews and observations, to create employment plans and developing job search techniques; conferring with agency staff and others on clients' behalf; conducting counseling interviews; responding to inquiries regarding eligibility for/benefits of procedures related to various Career Center programs; acting as liaison to associated public and private service organizations; compiling educational and other information as needed and performing related duties as required.

Incumbent may be out-stationed at other MassHire Bristol Career Centers or agencies in order to ensure services to Veteran customers, based on federal funding levels and geographical proximity.

THIS IS A VETERAN FUNDED POSITION. Appointment to this position must be made in the order of preference provided by Public Law 100-323, as follows” First to qualified service-connected disabled veterans: then, if no such disabled veteran is available, to qualified eligible veterans; and if no such eligible veteran is available, to qualified person (as defined in 38 U.S.C.) Applicants claiming veteran preference must provide a copy of their DD-214 Member 4 copy and when claiming disabled veteran preference must provide a copy of their DD-214 Member 4 copy and statement of disability from the Veteran’s Administration. Applicants applying via internet must ensure that required military documents, DD214 Member 4 copy and CURRENT U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) statement of disability letter, are submitted prior to closure of job announcement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interviewing and recruitment skills
• Experience with assisting Veterans in translating their military skills into the civilian sector
• Ability to conduct job search workshops
• Ability to administer and score aptitude tests, skills, tests, and personal interest inventories

Note: All work is expected to be completed in office.

In the case of a promotional opportunity, the salary provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement will be utilized for placement within the salary range.

• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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