827627-Florida Commerce-DVOP GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40045053

Requisition No: 827627 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 827627-Florida Commerce-DVOP GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40045053

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40045053 

Salary:  $42,776.74 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/06/2024 

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Job Type:  Full Time/Career Service

Position Location:  Fort Myers, Florida

 

Interviews will be conducted either face-to-face, telephone or virtual.

 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME AND/OR BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

 

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

 

CareerSource Southwest Florida is the workforce development for Lee County, Charlotte County, Collier County, Hendy County and Glades County.  CareerSource Southwest Florida partners with local businesses, elected officials, and education leaders to improve workforce training and employment opportunities.  CareerSource Southwest Florida matches talented job seekers to employers.

 

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply for positions at DEO that fit their skill sets.

 

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

 

Let DEO’s mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link : http://www.floridajobs.org/

 

The Work You Will Do:

The Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist works on a Florida Commerce team within CareerSource Southwest Florida.  The DVOP Specialist will conduct outreach and facilitate placements to meet the employment needs of eligible veterans and eligible spouses entitled to benefits, in accordance with priorities as determined by the Federal Department of Labor.  You will coordinate with the Department of Veteran Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VRE) counselors to provide case management assistance to VRE (Chapter 31) special disabled Veterans and other Veterans with significan barriers to employment (SBE).

 

The Difference You Will Make:

The Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program Specialist will provide outreach to local organizations, such as, but not limited to local colleges, technical training centers, apprenticeship programs, and community based (non-profit - including faith-based) to educate the organizations serving Veterans on how to identify veterans with significant barriers to employment SBEs’ and to refer veterans to the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist located at the CareerSource Southwest Florida Centers for services.

Florida Commerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

 

How You Will Grow:

Florida Commerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with our Office of HR Training and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. In accordance with DEO’s Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of Florida Commerce's available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

 

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.  

 

Where You Will Work:   

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