Internal: Assistant State Veterans Coordinator - Statewide

Assistant State Veteran Coordinator

Are you experienced in providing leadership support for programs? Would you like to help veterans? Join our team at DEW!

Our Assistant State Veteran Coordinator serves within the Employment Services (ES) division. ES programs improve the functioning of the labor market by bringing together individuals who are seeking employment and employers who are seeking workers. The SC Works system provides jobseekers with career guidance, job referrals, assessments, and résumé assistance. Free tools to assist employers include posting job openings, recruiting and screening candidates, and reviewing job market trends.

South Carolina's 12 local workforce development boards administer the SC Works Centers throughout the state.

The position involves assisting the State Veterans Coordinator in monitoring, training, and technical assistance to programmatic, state office, and American Jobs Center staff. Responsibilities include overseeing and managing Jobs for Veteran State Grant (JVSG) DVOP and LVER grants, ensuring quality workforce services for veterans and eligible persons.

The ideal candidate extensive knowledge of veteran employment services laws, regulations, review techniques, and effective communication skills. They can develop and maintain relationships with employees and officials, comprehend federal and state guidelines, plan, coordinate, and evaluate staff work, and effectively communicate.

• Prepare and manage Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG).
• Monitor and improve federal performance measures of DVOP and LVER programs.
• Ensure training and proficiency of DVOPs and LVERs.
• Develop a system to assess staff capabilities.
• Coordinate with other service providers to help veterans overcome employment barriers.
• Plan and execute off-site training by the National Veterans Training Institute.

If you're ready to take on this challenge and help support South Carolina's workforce system, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

A bachelor's degree and four years of experience in a responsible administrative or supervisory capacity.

Position requires overnight travel. Position requires holder to drive routinely as part of their job. Other duties as required. Position may require work evening and weekends.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.