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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

 

INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION

 

March 26, 2014

Date

 

TO:                              All MDES Employees

 

FROM:                        Department of Human Capital

 

SUBJECT:                  JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 

STATUS:                    Non-State Service – Open Competitive     

 

JOB TITLE:                ES-Employment Interviewer II (39 hours)-DVOP

Applicant must be an honorably discharged military veteran with a minimum of 180 days of service on active duty.  Applicant must supply a valid DD214

 

START SALARY:     $13.16 per hour

 

LOCATION:              Gulfport WIN Job Center

 

COUNTY:                  Harrison

 

OPENING DATE:     Wednesday, March 26, 2014

 

CLOSING DATE:     Tuesday, April 1, 2014

 

NOTE:     

                                    All interested MDES employees MUST complete an online application at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm   .                                 

 

          JOB DUTIES:  Will provide intensive services to meet the employment needs of disabled veterans and other eligible veterans, with the maximum emphasis directed toward serving those who are economically or educationally disadvantaged, including homeless veterans, and veterans with barriers to employment.  Will be actively involved in outreach efforts to increase program participation among those with the greatest barriers to employment.  Will provide case management services to eligible veterans identified as needing intensive services.  Will work with employers, veterans’ organizations, and community based organizations to develop job and training opportunities for veterans, with special emphasis on veterans with service-connected disabilities. 

The following are preferred qualities for this position and are not set to prevent anyone from applying.  All interested applicants including persons with or without a disability should apply. 

 

Education and Training:

 

Experience:

Completion of two (2) years employment with MS Department of Employment Security as an ES-Employment Interviewer I or ES- Employment Counselor I

OR

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university

OR

 

Education:

Graduation from a standard four year high school or equivalent (GED)

And

Experience: 

Four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.  

 

Substitution Statement:

Related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis.

 

Preferred Education: 

Bachelor’s Degree

 

Preferred Experience:

Two years of experience in a directly related field.

 

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities related to performance of job:

Good interpersonal skills; excellent customer service skills, good verbal/written communication skills; time management and organizational skills.  Must be computer literate.

 

Employees who are interested in a lateral transfer or a demotion should submit a letter to the Department of Human Capital, your Office Director and your cost center Manager.   In addition to this letter, an application should be completed online via the instructions listed above by the closing date.

 

 

 

MDES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.