Local Veterans' Employment Representative (LVER) (Business & Employment Specialist 2) - Permanent Opportunity in Bend, Redmond or The Dalles

Initial Posting Date:

09/18/2026

Application Deadline:

09/28/2026

Agency:

Employment Department

Salary Range:

$4,519 - $6,276

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Local Veterans' Employment Representative (LVER) (Business & Employment Specialist 2) - Permanent Opportunity in Bend, Redmond or The Dalles

Job Description:

Veterans!! Are you passionate about helping fellow Veterans find employment? We are seeking empathetic problem solvers to help Veterans through the entire job seeking process. If this is you, come and join our collaborative and caring team!

At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement. We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation .

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

As our Local Veterans’ Employment Representative (LVER) you will serve as an active member of the Business Services Team in WorkSource Oregon. A LVER advocates for all Veterans and eligible people with business, industry, and other community-based organizations by participating in appropriate activities. These activities include, but are not limited to:

Planning, conducting, and participating in job and career fairs.

Conducting employer outreach, including facility tours or interviews with current employees to familiarize themselves with job responsibilities or qualifications.

Assisting with job placement and job development for Veterans, eligible persons, and other Disabled Veterans’ Outreach Program (DVOP)‑eligible populations enrolled in workforce development programs.

Facilitating job search workshops/groups, on behalf of/in conjunction with employers, provided that DVOP and/or other WorkSource staff are available to deliver any direct services needed.

Working with established unions, apprenticeship programs, and businesses or business organizations to promote and secure employment and training for Veterans.

A LVER plays an important role in developing the veteran service delivery strategies in the state workforce system, educating WorkSource Oregon staff about current Veterans’ employment initiatives and programs, and providing regular updates on veteran services and programs.

For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please click here.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

Required Minimum Qualifications

Two years’ experience providing customer service, which included requesting and reviewing information, documentation, and deciding an action based on the information.

Examples of qualifying experience are eligibility interviewer, application examiner, unemployment insurance, examination proctor, information clerk, insurance aide, public counter intake person, employment and claims aide, employment services, job placement, recruiter, vocational guidance, or retail industry if it involved the above stated experience.

Two years of education or experience. Listed above are examples of acceptable experience. 45‑quarter (30‑semester) college-level credits in Human Resources, Vocational or Career Counseling, Social Services, Psychology, Education, Business or Public Administration, Communication or related field substitute for one year of experience.

This position requires travel throughout the state. The incumbent must be eligible to drive state owned vehicles, maintain eligibility, and follow OAR State Vehicle Use and Access. ( The employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record to check out a state vehicle. If not, the employee must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation.) Travel includes long commutes, frequent early morning, evening, occasional weekend and overnight travel, as well as out-of-state travel.

Desired Attributes

Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.

Prior job development, outreach/service promotion, and recruitment experience.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Experience with a changing environment and new information; adaptability to behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles and effectively deals with ambiguity.

Interviewing skills: Experience using effective interviewing skills to obtain information, experience adapting to a wide range of customers.

Customer service through team collaboration: Experience collaborating and engaging with a team.

Preference will be given to military Veterans.

Preference may be given to internal Oregon Employment Department employees.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU :

A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.

Rewarding work in a dynamic and creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package .

Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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HOW TO APPLY :

Required: Attach a resume and cover letter . Your cover letter must not exceed two (2) pages. Please make sure your cover letter clearly addresses the desired attributes and minimum qualifications you have under the “What We Are Looking For” section above . Please upload your documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of the application . In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the desired attributes and required minimum qualifications to determine who to interview.

External Applicants : Click on the “Apply” link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date. Please use your preferred name on application materials.

Current State of Oregon employees (this includes temporary employees): A pply through your employee Workday account. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up-to-date and reflects your current position .

Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.

The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. Immediately after you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and Veterans’ preference. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

During the application process, the State of Oregon does not request nor require information regarding an applicant’s age, date of birth, or educational attendance or graduation dates.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

T his position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS‑qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources .

Salary Determination: The information in your Workday profile will be used to complete an equal pay assessment to determine salary