DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

JOBS FOR VETERANS STATE GRANTS (JVSG) COORDINATOR

Job Location:

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Workforce Solutions Administration (WSA)
1789 West Jefferson Steet, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $29.3040 / hourly ($60,952.32 annually) 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) Coordinator with the Workforce Solutions Administration (WSA). This position is responsible for expertise to interpret and promulgate laws, regulations, operating methods, and budgets for the Veteran’s employment and training program. This position will prepare grant proposals, state plans, and quarterly reports. This position coordinates with quality assurance and policy units, monitors grants for contract compliance and data validation, and provides technical assistance to operations and job centers. This position serves as the Division's primary point of contact for the Department of Labor, community agencies, and workforce partners.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the Jobs for Veterans State Grant and ensure the administration of the grant provisions.
• Provide ongoing oversight, monitoring, and technical assistance of contract compliance and related activities.
• Assist ARIZONA@WORK job centers to stay informed of current developments, best practices, new research, reports, and trends.
• Prepare grant proposals, state plans, quarterly reports, and the standard of work for the veteran’s program.
• Facilitate coordination between the Department of Labor, Veteran's Administration (VA), veteran organizations, and program operations.
• Represent the Division on grant-related activities within the community, advisory, and national groups.
• Create and present to various community organizations and other groups regarding the program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of service delivery practices and needs of targeted client programs and barriers to meeting those needs.
• Knowledge of programs, social economic trends, and behaviors that impact the delivery of clientele services, military installations, veterans’ organizations, VA, and VA Medical Centers.
• Skills in oral and written communication (correspondence, reports, presentations), and providing group presentations. Analyze and interpret programmatic data.
• Skills in building partnerships and coalitions.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with program-related organizations, st