Director of Veteran Employment Services Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Director of Veteran Employment Services

Salary
$64,621.00 – $113,088.00 Annually
Location Wake County, NC
Job Type
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
25-06971 60078680 DWS VET
Department
Dept of Commerce
Division
Division of Workforce Solutions
Opening Date
06/13/2025
Closing Date
6/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title
Program Development Coordinator
Position Number
60078680
Section
DWS Veterans
Salary Grade
NC19
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Description of Work
Unleash your potential and make an impact! The Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions is currently accepting applications for the Director of Veteran Employment Services in Raleigh.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as well as retirement.

• Salary Grade:

  NC19

• Recruitment Range:

  $64,621 – $100,971

• The Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS) is seeking a strategic and experienced Veterans Employment Services Director to lead the administration and oversight of the Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) program.

This leadership position is responsible for the functional and technical management of veteran-focused employment and training initiatives across North Carolina, ensuring alignment with federal requirements and state-level priorities.
The Veterans Employment Services Director will serve as the primary liaison with NCWorks Career Center staff and other stakeholders, ensuring veterans receive high-quality, priority employment services. The role requires strong data analysis skills to interpret national and state labor trends impacting veterans, as well as the ability to manage federal grant funds effectively and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership and programmatic oversight of the JVSG program across the state.
Serve as a subject matter expert on veteran employment services and federal priority of service requirements.
Support NCWorks Career Center staff in the delivery of veteran services through guidance, technical assistance, and compliance monitoring.
Analyze labor market data and program performance trends to inform decision-making and policy development.
Manage and track federal grant funds to ensure efficient, compliant, and impactful use of resources.
Represent DWS in engagements with stakeholders, including other government agencies, community organizations, and employers.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training initiatives to enhance service delivery to veterans.
About the Division of Workforce Solutions
The mission of the North Carolina Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS) is to develop North Carolina’s workforce talent, help individuals advance their career opportunities, and meet business workforce needs by connecting talent to jobs. Incentives of NC State Employment We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits.

Benefits to include:

12 Annual Paid Holidays North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision NC State Retirement (TSERS)
WeSave Employee Discounts
Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the benefits link.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements, are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below). Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration, with an emphasis on veteran services and employment programs.
Considerable knowledge of the economic, social, and technological trends influencing workforce needs across various regions of the state.
Experience in program development, performance evaluation, and data-driven decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and manage a statewide program effectively.
Ability to analyze complex situations and implement appropriate solutions.
Ability to coordinate the work of professional and technical staff (as applicable).
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and persuasively to large groups and diverse stakeholders.

Necessary Special Requirement:

Related public contact work dealing with veterans or job applicants and employers in a variety of functions. Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C.), Section 4103A requires that employees in this class be honorably discharged veterans who have served a minimum of 180 days on active duty in the Armed Forces or were discharged or relieved from active duty because of service-connected disability. Chapter 41 of Title 38 continues, “Preference shall be accorded in the following order: To qualified service-connected disabled veterans.
If no veteran described in paragraph (1) is available, to qualified eligible veterans.
If no veteran described in paragraph (1) or (2) is available, then to qualified eligible persons.
Candidates will be required to verify they meet Federal Armed Forces service requirements associated with this position by providing a Form DD-214 prior to receiving an offer of employment. Candidates are encouraged to attach the Form DD-214 to the application.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference under

N.C.G.S .126

Including the Form DD-214 is not optional, and it must be submitted at the time of application to obtain Veteran’s Preference. The Form DD-214 may be attached to the online application or faxed on or before the closing date.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution; and five (5) years of progressively responsible program experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Supplemental and Contact Information
About the Department of Commerce
The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state’s lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.
Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
Our Agency uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (OSHR – Work for NC) for the State of North Carolina.

• PLEASE NOTE

• It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text resumes on application form)

WILL NOT

be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will NOT be accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed. For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC, please visit: How Do I Get the Job. For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/northcarolina. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

• INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION

• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Visit studentaid.gov to learn more.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.
Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Our Agency supports the Governor’s Executive Order 303 which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.
By providing the requested information, you certify that you have given true, accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your knowledge. In the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work, you authorize educational institutions, associations, registration and licensing boards, and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation, or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application, disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed, and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (

Authority:

GS 126-30, GS 14- 122.1

).
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855.524.5627.
Samantha Costa Recruitment/Salary Admin Tech
North Carolina Department of Commerce
samantha.costacommerce.nc.gov
Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://nccommerce.com/
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