Local Veterans' Employment Representative, Business & Employment Specialist 2

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Advocate for Veterans and eligible people with businesses, industry, and community-based organizations .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBend • Oregon • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $4,519 - $6,276 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advocating for Veterans and eligible populations, facilitating job placement, and conducting outreach to businesses and community organizations. Proficient in developing employment strategies and educating staff on Veterans' employment initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Veteran AdvocacyJob Placement AssistanceEmployer OutreachWorkshop FacilitationCustomer Service Experience

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Hard Skills

Job DevelopmentCareer CounselingHuman ResourcesSocial ServicesCommunicationVocational TrainingDiversity PromotionDocumentation ReviewState Vehicle OperationTravel Coordination

Soft Skills

Commitment to DiversityInterpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

Industry Keywords

WorkSource OregonEmployment InitiativesVeterans' ServicesCommunity OutreachBusiness Services Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advocate for Veterans and eligible people with businesses, industry, and community-based organizations
Plan, conduct, and participate in job and career fairs
Conduct employer outreach, including facility tours and interviews with current employees
Assist with job placement and job development for Veterans, eligible persons, and DVOP-eligible populations
Facilitate job search workshops and groups in conjunction with employers
Work with unions, apprenticeship programs, businesses, and business organizations to promote and secure employment and training for Veterans
Develop veteran service delivery strategies in the state workforce system
Educate WorkSource Oregon staff about current Veterans’ employment initiatives and programs
Provide regular updates on veteran services and programs
Serve as an active member of the WorkSource Oregon Business Services Team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two years’ experience providing customer service, including requesting and reviewing information, documentation, and deciding an action based on the information
Two years of education or experience
45-quarter (30-semester) college-level credits in Human Resources, Vocational or Career Counseling, Social Services, Psychology, Education, Business or Public Administration, Communication or related field substitute for one year of experience
Eligible to drive state-owned vehicles and maintain eligibility under OAR State Vehicle Use and Access
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record to check out a state vehicle, or an alternate method of transportation
Ability to travel throughout the state, including long commutes, frequent early morning/evening, occasional weekend and overnight travel, and out-of-state travel
Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion
Preference may be given to military Veterans
Oregon Employment Department does not offer visa sponsorship
Must be authorized to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 within three days of hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work/life balance
11 paid holidays a year
Competitive benefits package
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
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Learning and mentoring opportunities
Dynamic and creative public-service work environment