DVOP GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40041064
Date: Aug 13, 2025
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Requisition No: 858487
Agency: Commerce
Working Title: DVOP GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40041064
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 40041064
Salary: $45,060.12
Posting Closing Date: 08/20/2025
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Job Title: DVOP GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40041064
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 Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist will provide case management, outreach, and facilitate training and job placements to meet the employment needs of eligible veterans and eligible spouses entitled to these benefits, in accordance with the priorities determined by the Federal Department of Labor. The DVOP Government Operations Consultant II is a member of the Florida Commerce team with CareerSource Pasco Hernando.
THIS IS A VETERAN-FUNDED POSITION. Appointment to this position must be made in the order of preference provided by Public Law 100-323. Applicants claiming veteran preference must provide a copy of their DD-214 copy and when claiming disabled veteran preference must also provide a copy of their statement of disability from the Veteran's Administration. Applicants applying must ensure that required military documents are submitted in the PeopleFirst application prior to the closure of the job announcement or with the application.
All Veteran team staff perform duties outlined in Title 38 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), 4104(b)(1)(2), as amended by the Public Law 100-323.
The Difference You Will Make:
The incumbent will assure the local office is compliant with Federal Regulations, standards of performance, and contractual provisions of the grant agreement mandating special services for Veterans. You will assist in helping Broward County Veterans and eligible spouses obtain wages to be sufficient and sustainable through training and employment. The DVOP Government Operations Consultant II is a member of the Florida Commerce team with CareerSource Pasco Hernando.
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 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:
BROOKSVILLE, located in Hernando County, an hour north of Tampa along Florida's Nature Coast, Brooksville was settled in 1845. Rich with history and old-world charm, Brooksville is a great place to visit for camping, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. A designated trail town, Brooksville is home to the 10-mile-long Good Neighbor Trail, which traces the route of the former Florida Southern Railroad Line, linking downtown Brooksville to the Withlacoochee State Trail. The Withlacoochee State Forest offers some of the best hiking and biking trails in the country.
Visitors can enjoy multi-use trails, sports facilities, local food and drink, library boxes, and plenty of local art throughout town. Don't miss a stop at the Brooksville Train Depot, dating back to 1885, and showcasing historical exhibits and model trains as well as an 1880s rail car.
Brooksville was selected as Florida's Outstanding Rural Community for the Year 2000.
WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!
State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
We care about the success of our employees.
We care about the success of our clients.
We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer's experiences, and ourselves.
A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.
Pay : $42777.00/Annually
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This position serves as aDisabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialistresponsible for providing 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. Confer with supervisor to assist in identifying improvement processes and develop solutions for JVSG program.
Performs duties set forth in Title 38 of the United States Code (U.S.C.), Veterans Program Letter (VPL) 03-14 and VPL 03-14 Changes 1 & 2 through a case management process. The following duties are included in this code:
Consults with federal, state, and local officials on matters applicable to serving eligible persons as a DVOP.
Conducts comprehensive and specialized assessments to eligible persons and develops an individual employment plan to identify the employment goals, appropriate objectives, and services for participants that will lead to sustained careers and lasting self-sufficiency.
Provides individualized case management to eligible veterans and eligible spouses with Significant Barriers to Employment (SBEs), including: supervising group career counseling to promulgate knowledge of veteran resources and local initiatives created to address barriers limiting employment opportunities and to promote peer support; conducting individual counseling and career planning with a goal of long term employment and self-sufficiency; providing 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.
Evaluates community organizations to assess and leverage assets that can be utilized to mitigate individual barriers of eligible persons within case management.
Coordinates with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Intensive Service Coordinator (ISC) to provide case management assistance to Vocational Readiness and Employment (VR&E), (Chapter 31) special disabled Veterans and other Veterans with SBEs.
Assures compliance inside the Department of Commerce (COM) management information system by recording accurate and complete case management activities and case notes.
Reviews programs, services, forms, reports, analyzes data for compliance with state and federal statutes, policy and regulations and confers with management and users to identify problems and improvements.
Mentors new DVOP specialists, VA Work Study students (internship students), and SkillBridge interns on procedures, forms, and reports according to organizational policy.
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.
Performs other veteran duties IAW the Jobs for Veterans State Grants as required.
CFDA - 100% - 17.801 (Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program)
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of applicable regulations, Veteran Program Letters, state and local guidance, and programs/opportunities for veterans and covered persons (i.e. Federal Bonding program, Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit Eligibility, etc.).
Knowledge of the laws governing veterans' preference in employment and workforce services.
Knowledge of veterans' re-employment rights.
Knowledge of entitlement and priorities of veterans for medical and surgical services in veteran hospitals.
Working knowledge/proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Knowledge of basic sales principles and skills.
Knowledge of workforce plans and business/management principles.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective customer service.
Knowledge of the basic principles of counseling and case management.
Skilled in group presentations or workshop instruction and/or facilitation.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to promote and market the Career Center.
Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous and effective manner.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to conduct effective interviews.
Ability to work independently by planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments.
Ability to prepare reports to include recording, evaluating and analyzing data.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
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.
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 the character of discharge is submitted prior to closure of the job announcement.
Minimum:
Appointment to this position must be made in the order of preference provided by Public Law 100-323, as defined in 38 U.S.C.: 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.
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.
Degree in public administration, business administration or related field, plus three (1-3) years' experience in office administration, management or other related business services, work may substitute year for year, for education.
The incumbent must possess or obtain certification as a Workforce Professional Tier 1 within 60 days of employment in the position.
The selected candidate may be required to work weekends or after regular work hours at job fairs, or community meetings once or twice per month.
Required to travel locally and must furnish own transportation
Preferred:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Human Services, Education, or a related field
Professional or nonprofessional experience in areas related to employment security, interviewing, counseling, job placement, aptitude testing and assessments, job development, or job analysis may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education.
Possess the ability to utilize state workforce development databases and possess the ability to utilize the Internet to conduct research and obtain data.
Knowledge of applicable regulations, Veteran Program Letters, state and local guidance, and programs/opportunities for veterans and covered persons (i.e. Federal Bonding program, Federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit Eligibility, etc.).
Knowledge of the laws governing veterans' preference in employment and workforce services.
Registered in EmployFlorida.
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604
Nearest Major Market:Tampa
