Veteran Employment Specialist 2025-00086 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/newprint/4787351) Apply  Veteran Employment Specialist 2025-00086 Salary $24.78 Hourly Location Cody, WY Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 2025-00086 Department 053-LWC - Northwest Region - Cody Office Opening Date 01/10/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Job Classification EHEM07 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description and Functions Open Until Filled **Veteran status is given priority for this position** GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Employment and Training is accepting applications from qualified candidates to function as Veteran Employment Specialist. Under general supervision, this position will entail working with eligible veterans and other eligible persons who have significant barriers to employment (SBE) to resolve their employment needs. Conduct outreach and provide business services to employers. In addition to compensation, employment at the Department of Workforce Services provides the following: + Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance + Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness + Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance + State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities + Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays + For additional information regarding the benefits package please visithttps://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information Park County is located in northwestern Wyoming. The Wild West is a place filled with adventure. It’s a place where you can ride horses, rope cattle, sit around a campfire and stay at a genuine guest ranch. But it’s also a place filled with warmth and charm, and no shortage of outdoor fun and adventure. Come explore the communities of Buffalo Bill’s Cody Yellowstone and see just how WILD the Wild West can be. Human Resource Contact: 307-473-3270 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level. + Provides intensive services to eligible veterans, and eligible spouses. + Assist eligible veterans and spouses to obtain or retain employment leading to self-sufficiency. + Provide services to job seekers by assisting their skills and needs, helping to complete, review and update customer registration. + Identifying potential job matches of job seeker skills with job qualifications. + Refer qualified job seekers to job openings. + Sharing labor market information with customers to enable informed decisions on labor trends and economic conditions. + Represent the Division of Workforce Developmental and Adult Learning by planning and coordinating with unions, apprenticeship programs and businesses to promote and secure employment and training opportunities. + Engage with state and local business service entities by attending meetings with agency representatives and employers to provide any staffing or information services necessary to assist new and existing businesses and to promote veteran employment. Qualifications PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Preference will be given to veterans, with priority for disabled veterans Preference may be given to candidates with experience providing case management to veterans Preference may be given to candidates with experience in professional resume writing and reviewing experience. Preference may be given to candidates with experience in business outreach **Must have a valid driver's license KNOWLEDGE: + Knowledge of state and federal statutes relative to employment and Agency programs. + Knowledge of departmental policies, customer service standards, and inter-agency protocols. + Knowledge of labor market information for the State of Wyoming and the skill to obtain current employment and job resource information using various multimedia resources, particularly Internet services. + Knowledge of administering and interpreting interest, skills, and proficiency tools and assessing employment issues and limitations. + Knowledge of case management practices to determine needs, create reasonable plans, and follow clients through successful program completion. + Skills in public speaking, oral, written, and electronic communication, and record-keeping. + Skills in establishing rapport with partner services and respecting established protocol with government agencies and their staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business or Human Services) Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Business or Human Services) OR Education & Experience Substitution: 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business or Human Services) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None Necessary Special Requirements PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: + Travel is required NOTES: + FLSA: Non-Exempt + The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) , including your rights and responsibilities. + Former State of Wyoming employees, who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment, will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation. + Offers of employment will be contingent upon successfully completing a background check. + Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. + It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. + Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. + Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application. + Veteran status is necessary to apply for this position. Supplemental Information 053-Department of Workforce Services - Cody Office Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version. Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration. There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few! Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers) to learn more!