Local Veterans' Employment Representative

Augusta, Georgia Government

. Conduct outreach activities within a designated area to secure gainful employment for veterans, including employer seminars, job search workshops, and job search groups .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeGainesville • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $47,000 - $49,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment services for veterans, including outreach, job development, and training program coordination. Proficient in managing relationships with employers and understanding federal and state regulations related to veteran employment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Qualified VeteranDD-214Bachelor's Degree in Related FieldKnowledge of WIOAExperience in Employment Services

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Hard Skills

Job DevelopmentCareer CounselingProject ManagementGroup PresentationsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelBasic Computer SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Superior Oral CommunicationSuperior Written CommunicationInterpersonal RelationsCustomer ServiceDecision-MakingProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Workforce Innovation & Opportunity ActWagner-Peyser ActJobs for Veterans State GrantSignificant Barriers to EmploymentEmployment Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct outreach activities within a designated area to secure gainful employment for veterans, including employer seminars, job search workshops, and job search groups
Coordinate with unions, apprenticeship programs, businesses, and business organizations to promote and secure employment, training programs, and placement services
Communicate the benefits of employing and supporting eligible veterans and other eligible persons
Monitor federal contractor job listings
Promote veteran participation in employment and training programs, support services, and educational opportunities
Assist with job accommodations for disabled veterans
Plan and participate in job, career, and resource fairs
Conduct job development activities in the local community to connect employers with qualified veterans and other eligible persons
Train employment services staff and service delivery system partners on veterans’ employment and training issues
Consult and coordinate with federal, state, and local programs and employers to promote entry-level and career opportunities, training, apprenticeships, and vocational counseling services for veterans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a qualified, eligible veteran
DD-214 is required
Proof of being a qualified veteran; attach a DD-214 and Disability Rating Certificate from the Veterans Administration, if applicable, dated within six months from the date of applying
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; OR associate’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two years of related experience; OR four years of related experience; OR two years of experience at the lower-level Employment Services Specialist or equivalent position
Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA), Wagner-Peyser Act, or Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program
Four years of experience in employment services, career or vocational guidance and counseling, personnel, recruitment, training, or related social services work
Two years of experience serving special needs populations with Significant Barriers to Employment
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Experience delivering group presentations
Knowledge of state and federal regulations
Time and task management skills
Basic computer skills and ability to adapt to job-related software programs
Organizational skills
Project management skills
Superior oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal relations and customer service skills
Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career
Reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process when needed