Job Responsibilities
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Just last year, South Carolina announced more than 8,000 new jobs and $9.12 billion in capital investment. Entrepreneurs are flocking to cities like Greenville, Charleston, Columbia, and Rock Hill to start and grow their businesses. And our hospitality industry is primed to take off as travelers from around the world continue to discover the beauty and accessibility of South Carolina’s mountains and coast.
Here at the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), we are laser-focused on connecting every jobseeker who comes through our doors with their next great career opportunity! Are you looking for a meaningful position at an agency brimming with optimism and camaraderie that also offers job security, affordable health insurance, great retirement benefits, and work-life balance? If so, continue reading to discover your chance to make a difference at DEW!
• INTERNAL POSTING - only current DEW employees will be considered. **
Job Description
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.
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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.
Key Responsibilities
• 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!
Minimum And Additional Requirements
Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree and four years of experience in a responsible administrative or supervisory capacity.
Additional Requirements
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.
Additional Comments
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.
Benefits For State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note:
The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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What is your highest level of education?
• Less than a twelfth grade education
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
02
Are you a veteran?
• Yes
• No
03
Please Select Any Experience You Have In The Following
• Working in the Jobs for Veteran State Grant (JVSG) DVOP and LVER grants
• Providing monitoring, training, and technical assistance
• Administrative or supervisory capacity
• None of the above
04
Please explain your experience. If none, please enter "N/A".
05
Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
• Yes
• No
06
If yes, when and what agency/agencies? If no, enter "N/A".
07
At SCDEW, a previous criminal offense or involuntary termination from prior employment are not automatic disqualifiers from employment. The agency takes the totality of a person's work history and background into consideration when making job offers. However, we do expect that individuals provide truthful and complete answers during the application process.
Any misrepresentation could result in withdrawal of a pending job offer or termination of employment if selected for hire. By checking "yes" I am certifying that the work history listed on my application is accurate and that I have disclosed all involuntary terminations and any prior criminal convictions (excluding convictions occurring as a minor) regardless of age of offense.
• Yes
• No
08
How did you hear about this position with SC DEW?
• Indeed.com
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Twitter
• SC State Jobs Website - careers.sc.gov
• NASWA Job Board
• SC Works Center Referral
• SC DEW Current or Former Employee
• SC DEW Recruitment Communication or DEW Recruiter
• Other
09
If "Other" selected, please specify.
10
Please provide the names, phone numbers, email addresses, and job titles of at least two (2) professional references that we may contact regarding your qualifications and experience. By providing this information, you consent to SC DEW contacting these individuals should you be selected for the position.
11
Are you a current Department of Employment and Workforce employee?
• Yes
• No
12
If you answered yes, please indicate your current department and manager. If no, please enter 'N/A'.
13
The hiring range for this position is $63,240 - $70,300 per year. Are you willing to accept a position within that salary range?
• Yes
• No
• Required Question