Local Veterans' Employment Representative

If applicable, please upload a copy of your two most recent performance reviews along with your resume.

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission has been authorized to utilize a Selective Qualification when interviewing applicants for this position. This is a Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER).

• Current proof of service-connected disability dated within six (6) months must be submitted with your electronic application.
• Evidence of military service dates (DD214) must accompany your electronic application.
• Will be selected in accordance with Title 38, U.S. Code Section 4104.
  
  

Job Type/Salary/Location

• Full-time
• Vacancies: One
• Salary: $45,495.84 annual; $21.873 hourly
• Primary Working Hours: M-F; 8:00am – 5:00pm
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Location: Oklahoma City, OK
• Supervisory: No
• Training: In-house; on-the-job; in accordance with the US Department of Labor.
• Travel: Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
  
  

Benefits

• The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Packet, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
  
  

Position Essential Functions

• Build and maintain relationships with employers, chambers of commerce, unions, apprenticeship programs, and workforce boards. Promote the value of hiring veterans, educate employers on incentives (Work Opportunity Tax Credit, Federal Bonding, OJT), and ensure Priority of Service in all Department of Labor (DOL)-funded programs.
• Partner with Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists to match veterans’ skills with employer needs. Develop job leads, apprenticeships, and training opportunities, and connect case-managed veterans—including Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) clients—with immediate employment prospects.
• Plan and facilitate job fairs, job clubs, employer panels, and workshops to connect veterans with employers and prepare them for success. Provide technical assistance to employers and promote credentialing and licensing pathways for veterans.
• Work with American Job Center (AJC) managers and Business Services Teams to coordinate outreach, deliver training to staff, and ensure consistent veteran services. Track and report employer contacts, job developments, and placements in EmployOklahoma and maintain compliance with federal mandates.
  
  

These job functions, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of: Workforce development practices, veterans’ preference requirements, and applicable employment laws and policies. One-stop workforce initiatives, community service providers, and social assistance resources. Labor market trends, employment practices, and occupational needs.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to present information clearly and build effective relationships. Collaborating with employers, partners, and veteran clients to expand employment opportunities. Using technology, including Microsoft Office and case management systems, to support outreach and reporting.
• Ability to: Work effectively and courteously with diverse populations while exercising sound judgment and decision-making. Interpret and apply state and federal laws related to veterans’ programs, workforce services, and social services. Anticipate, identify, and resolve problems; evaluate situations and select appropriate courses of action. Communicate ideas clearly, present information accurately, and prepare concise reports.
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires regular periods of sitting or standing and daily use of a computer and phone. It also requires the occasional use of office machinery in accordance with safety and security protocols.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Education & Experience Requirements for this position require five years of experience in employment services, career or vocational guidance and counseling, personnel, recruitment, training, customer service, or social services-related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university substituting for three years of the required work experience.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in employer outreach, workforce development, or veteran services; familiarity with federal and state workforce programs such as WIOA and JVSG; and knowledge of veteran employment resources, transition assistance, and labor market trends.
  
  

Special Skills/Requirements

• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and Teams), Internet use, and the ability to learn additional software as needed.
• Physical Requirement: Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Veteran Requirement: Applicants must be U.S. Armed Forces veterans and eligible for veterans’ preference under Title 74 O.S. Supp. Section 840.15.
• Hiring Preference (per Title 38, U.S. Code Section 4103A): First preference: Qualified Disabled Veterans. Second preference: Qualified Veterans. The Employment Security Commission is responsible for screening applicants to ensure compliance with this order of preference.
• Grant Requirement: Positions funded by U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ grants must meet all applicable grant standards.
  
  

Accommodation Statement

• OESC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.