Student Veterans of America Jobs

Please Note:All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed./To receive Military Employment preference, a copy of the DD Form 214 (member #1 not accepted), NA Form 13038, VA Summary Benefits Letter, or a DD form 1300 must be provided before an interview can be extended./College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended.If this information is not provided prior to the interview, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Skills Test: A analytical exercise will be required at the time of the interview.

To learn more about TVC Employee Benefits, please click on the link below:

https://www.tvc.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ERS-brochure-final-1.pdf

*Submitted Through Work in Texas: *

Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. CAPPS Recruit:https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

• * General Description:

Serves as a vital member of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veterans Employment Services (VES) in direct support of its director. Position will perform highly complex (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the department; helps establish goals, objectives, and the development of departmental guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achievement of departmental goals; coordinates and evaluates departmental activities; develops and evaluates budget requests and monitors budget expenditures. Serves as a secondary point of contact with Workforce Boards and the Texas Workforce Commission in negotiating, establishing, and maintaining board contracts. Assigns and supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. /To promote a strong environment, TVC maintains a telecommuting policy. The policy is decided by division and contingent on continued performance./

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Manages day-to-day activities of HQ Operations.

· Supervises HQ Program Specialists and their operational administrative activities.

· Coordinates with District Managers to carry out the goals and policies for the program.

· Assists in the preparation of the Department of Labor’s Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) State Plan, modifications, and Special Initiatives annually.

· Assists in the coordination, development, and implementation of contracts related to partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission and the 28 Local Workforce Development Areas.

· Act as liaison with TVC Training and Communications departments to support VES initiatives and staff.

· Represents the agency in the Texas Workforce Investment Council, supervises the preparation of reports, and assists in the creation and development of initiatives.

· Coordinates various training events as required by the JVSG or as deemed necessary by the Director.

· Represents the department in the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services.

· Conducts employee performance evaluations and recommendations for personnel actions.

· Prepares administrative reports, studies, and specialized projects.

· Provides technical assistance to staff and agency partners to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Department.

· Serves as agency liaison to other agencies concerned with veteran rights and responsibilities.

· Assists in the development and recommendations of departmental guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations, and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.

· Participates in the development of departmental goals and objectives.

· Performs related work as assigned.

· Work hours other than 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. may be required.

Military Crosswalk information:

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

Minimum Education:College Transcripts are required, it is preferred they be attached to the application.

· Bachelor's Degree with major course work in operations management, business management, contracts management, or a related field and two (2) years of related experience,/OR/

· Master's or Doctoral Degree with major course work in operations management, business management, contracts management, or a related field and one (1) year of related experience/OR/

· Six (6) years of related experience in operations management, business management, contracts management, or a related field.

Minimum Experience:Related experience in operations management, business management, contracts management or related field. * * NOTE:/Applicants must be a Veteran who served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days and was discharged/released with other than dishonorable discharge; OR a Veteran who was discharged/released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.*To demonstrate qualification, a DD form 214 (member 1 copy not acceptable), NA Form 13038, or a VA Summary Benefits Letter must be attached to the application or provided prior to an interview being extended. */

Additional Requirements: A valid Texas Driver’s License must be provided within 90 days of hire. * * Preferred Experience and Qualification:

· Honorably discharged veteran is strongly preferred.

· Experience working with contracts and budgets is strongly preferred.

· Experience with Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of DOL laws, regulations, procedures, and protocols.

· Knowledge of the Texas Workforce Commission.

· Knowledge of the American Job Centers.

• Skill in management of highly specialized employees.
• Skill in identifying measures or indicators of department and staff performance.

· Skill in interviewing and providing exemplary customer service.

· Skill in critical thinking.

· Skill in operating personal computers and applicable software.

· Skill in public speaking and making material presentations to an audience.

• Ability to supervise department staff and operations with limited supervision.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts, to devise solutions to problems; to prepare concise reports; to help develop and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Ability to accurately review and evaluate contracts and budgets for completeness and acceptability based on statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to orally communicate effectively to various audiences, and to employ proper grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and mechanics in all written communication.
• Ability to interact and engage with diverse audiences, stakeholders, and teams.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards.

· Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and tact.

· Ability to maintain efficient and effective relationships with stakeholders.

· Ability to work well in an independent setting with limited supervision.

· Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and all levels of authority.

· Ability to function in a fast-paced and shifting environment.

• * *Environmental & Physical Conditions: * Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Work involves extensive telephone usage and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions while using the computer.

Notes to Applicants:

To receive Military Employment preference, applicable source documentsmust be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.

College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.

If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview.

This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. APPLICANTS SCHEDULED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Veterans Information: The TexasVeterans Commission is committed to hiring Veterans and is proud to employ the highest percentage of Veterans among all state agencies. Additional info may apply via the job posting.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Texas Veterans Commission does not discriminate on the basis of person’s color, race, national origin, gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability religion, or age in employment or the provision of services.

Job: *Management

Organization: *TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION

Title: TVC - Operations Manager (Manager IV)

Location: Texas-Austin

Requisition ID: 00041651