Requisition No: 850656
Agency: Commerce
Working Title: DVOP GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40045042
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 40045042
Salary: $45,000 yearly
Posting Closing Date: 06/27/2025
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Our Organization and Mission:
Florida Commerce 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.
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 at Florida Commerce for positions that fit their skill sets.
Florida Commerce 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 our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/
The Work You Will Do:
The position serves as a Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist responsible for assisting with the development of the service delivery strategies for veterans, provide outreach will provide 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. The position is with CareerSource Research Coast and located at our Fort Pierce office location.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Performs duties outlined in Title 38 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), 4104(b)(1)(2), as amended by Public Law 100-323. The incumbent will assure that the local office is in compliance with Federal Regulations, standards of performance and contractual provisions of the grant agreement mandating special services for Veterans. The following duties are included in this code:
- Comprehensive and specialized assessments of skill levels and service needs
- Development of an individual employment plan to identify the employment goals, appropriate achievement objectives, and appropriate combination for services for the participant to achieve the employment goals
- Group career counseling
- Individual counseling and career planning
- Short-term pre-vocational services that may include development of learning skills, communication skills, interviewing skills, punctuality, personal maintenance skills, and professional conduct to prepare individuals for unsubsidized employment or training
- Coordinates with 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 SBEs.
- Provides 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 SBEs’ and to refer veterans to the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist located at the Career Center for services.
- Perform other veteran duties IAW the Jobs for Veterans State Grants as required.
Other job-related requirements for this position:
- Appointment to this position must be made in the order of preference provided by Public Law 100-323, as follows: First to qualified service-connected disabled veterans; then, if no such disabled veteran is available, to qualified eligible veterans; and if no such eligible veteran is available, to qualified persons (as defined in 38 U.S.C.) Applicants applying via the Internet must ensure that required military documentation, DD form 214 and/or current US Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA)/ Defense letter reflecting character of discharge is submitted prior to closure of job announcement.
- IAW the Veterans Benefit Act of 2010, 38 U.S.C § 4102(A) (c)(8)(A) requires all newly hired DVOP specialists are required to satisfactorily complete Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) training delivered by the National Veterans Training Institute (NVTI) within 18 months after the date of employment.
- The incumbent must possess or obtain certification as a Workforce Professional Tier 1 within six months of employment in the position.
The Difference You Will Make:
You will assist in helping our community by performing complex and varied professional functions to facilitate employment and training needs for veterans for those served by the regional CareerSource Development System. Your knowledge and skills will be utilized to help veterans within our community. Florida Commerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing is 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 Human Resources Training and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. In accordance with our 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: Fort Pierce, often called the Sunrise City, has been the hub of St. Lucie County, Florida for over 100 years. Situated on the “Treasure Coast,” named after the famed sinking of a Spanish treasure fleet in 1715, FortPierce is one of the oldest communities on the east coast of Florida. Incorporated in 1901, the city grew from 300 pioneers to over 45,000 residents today and encompasses approximately 31 square miles. Our city is a diverse, yet neighborly, community that embraces both the richness of our heritage and the promise of the future. In Fort Pierce, you’ll find a historic, small-town lifestyle in a picturesque slice of paradise, with miles and miles of unspoiled shores. Fort Pierce is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets -- a place with fascinating research centers and museums, excellent community services, and a wealth of cultural and recreational attractions.
WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!
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* State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
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* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
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* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
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* Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
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* Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
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* Flexible Spending Accounts
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* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
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* Ongoing comprehensive training provided
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* Career Growth
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* Highly skilled, professional environment
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For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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* We care about the success of our employees.
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* We care about the success of our clients.
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* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.
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* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.
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Working Hours: (A) Daily, Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm (B)Total hours in work week 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) Hours and schedules may vary with supervisor direction and or approval.
Qualifications:
As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.
Preferred Education -
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Professional or nonprofessional experience in areas related to employment security, or administrative experience, or reemployment assistance policy may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education.
Minimum –
- Some travel may be required, approx. 20%
- Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.
Pay: $45,000 yearly
Nearest Major Market: Port Saint Lucie
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
