Summary

This position is located in the Department of Labor, Veterans' Employment and Training Service. Incumbent serves as the State Director for the Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS) within the state assigned to. Note-This position has a residency requirement (see Additional Information Section).

This position is outside of the bargaining unit.

Duties

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For GS-0301-13:

• Provides leadership in planning, developing, implementing and modifying VETS' State programs and activities to meet requirements and objectives of the VETS Agency Management Plan (AMP), Performance Budget and the National and Regional Offices.
• Represents the Department and provides outreach, briefings, and presentations on VETS and VETS' programs at veterans' service organizations, military installations, and state or local organizations interested in Veterans' employment programs.
• Promotes VETS' programs and cooperative relationships with Veterans, key stakeholders, and community-based organizations.
• Provides written communication directly to State Workforce Agencies, Organizational Decision-makers, Stakeholders, and VETS' grantees regarding program and regulatory guidance and/or policy related to grants and training.
• Serves in an advisory capacity and provides technical assistance to State Workforce Agencies, Organizational Decision-makers, Stakeholders, and other grantees to enhance the Veterans' employment services and resolve related employment and training issues.
• Analyzes, interprets, and applies short- and long-range strategic plans to establish policies and procedures related to impacting rights and careers of service members and their families. Manages multiple tasks and effectively prioritizes them.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Appointment to this position is restricted to persons who, at the time of appointment, have been a bona fide resident of the State they are applying for, for at least two years.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
• Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.

Qualifications

You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Veteran Employment Specialist, as described below.

For the GS-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Qualifying specialized experience includes at least two of the following:

• Experience reviewing, monitoring, implementing, and providing oversight to a wide range of organizational programs or initiatives.
• Experience identifying risks, analyzing data, and correcting deficiencies to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations.
• Experience establishing partnerships with federal, state, or community stakeholders.

Education

This position doesn't have an educational requirements.

Additional information

Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.

VETS Residence Requirement: Residence Restriction: Appointment to this position is restricted to persons who, at the time of appointment, have been a bona fide resident of the State of Alabama, Connecticut, Missouri, Kentucky, Nevada or DC for at least two years.

Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.

The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click for more information on Pay, Leave, and Workforce Flexibilities.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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