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DOL TAP Senior Employment Navigator - Fort Lewis, WA

Serco · Tacoma, WA · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

The Department of Labor (DOL) Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) program requires contractor services to support transitioning Servicemembers through its highly successful Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Our team ensures servicemembers and their families have the necessary career tools and information to seamlessly transition into the civilian workforce.

Responsibilities

  • Assess the transitioning Servicemember and/or transitioning spouse’s acquired skills via tools/software provided and assist with career exploration and translating their military experience desired by future employers.
  • Support the utilization of the program and its services through proactive marketing and outreach efforts, including, but not limited to, presentations, informational tabling, networking activities, and relationship development.
  • Provide job search guidance and career advice and ensure the Servicemember or spouse understands and can access available employment related resources.
  • Assist with job matching of vacancy postings, with TSM’s skills and work requirements.
  • Provide labor market information, identify companies and industries in specific areas, capture skills and experience required in certain areas, and offer advice on how to apply for jobs.
  • Aid in the identification of necessary credentials and the development of a path to fill qualification gaps through credentialing.
  • Provide partnership overview services and connect transitioning Servicemembers and/or spouses to DOL approved government and non-government partners as well as American Job Centers/State Workforce Agencies.
  • Possess extensive knowledge of the current labor market information.
  • Offer resume and cover letter advice.
  • Describe Registered Apprenticeship Programs and their benefits, and walkthrough tools that clients can use in their research for apprenticeship opportunities.
  • Aid individuals with Career Readiness Standards (CRS) verification and serve as the DOL initial point of contact for warm handovers.
  • Provide training and mentoring Employment Navigators as well as possess the sound organizational and positive leadership skills for site management support.
  • Promote services using approved messages and materials to enhance program awareness and conduct ongoing marketing and outreach to potential clients.

Qualifications

  • A High School Diploma and 5 years of military Transition Assistance Program (TAP) experience, OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of employment counseling or career counseling experience.

Skills

  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite of Applications and virtual meeting platforms.
  • The ability to work well with the Military community.
  • A high level of coordination, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to speak in front of groups and engage audiences.

Benefits

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have A High School Diploma and 5 years of military Transition Assistance Program (TAP) experience.OR a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of employment counseling or career counseling experience.Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite of Applications and virtual meeting platforms.The ability to work well with the Military community.A high level of coordination, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience speaking in front of groups and engaging audiences.The ability to travel up to 10% Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply. If you are interested in supporting and working with our military and a passionate Serco team - then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Pay

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.

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