Assistant Manager, Jobs for Veterans State Grants - JVSG, Workforce Development

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Job Title:  

Assistant Manager- Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) - Western Region

Agency:

Technical College System of Georgia

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007670

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$60,000-65,000 (COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

Job Description:

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified applicants for their full-time Assistant Manager (JVSG) position in the Office of Workforce Development.

OVERVIEW:

The Assistant Manager plays a vital role in the Jobs for Veterans’ State Grants Program. This position is responsible for assisting the JVSG Program manager by overseeing day-to-day JVSG staff activities, training, co -writing and enforcement of policy and guidance for JVSG employees. Additionally, this position will conduct case management audits, assess employment outcomes, and verify adherence to LVER & DVOP duties per federal guidelines. The selected candidate will be expected to travel when necessary. Knowledge of the Veterans programs under Federal regulations Title 38, specifically, JVSG program is required. *This is not a teleworking position.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Staff Supervision: Assist the JVSG Manager with the administration and monitoring of daily activities of JVSG staff including assigning tasks, monitoring workload distribution, ensuring adherence to federal JVSG requirements.

• Staff Development: Lead, coach, and mentor JVSG team members by providing routine guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities to support growth and goal achievement.

• Performance Management: Conduct regular meetings with JVSG staff to review priorities, performance, case management practices, service delivery outcomes, and case files audits.

• Documentation and Reporting: Completes performance evaluations, corrective action plans, monitor and track staff schedules, leave usage, and adherence to operational protocols.  

• Policy Compliance: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and enforcing JVSG program policy and operational guidance.

• Training and Guidance: Co-develop, implement, and facilitate JVSG training, ensuring consistent delivery of federal guidance, best practices, and program updates.

• Collaboration & Partnership Engagement: Strengthen strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Flexibility: Be able to work on short and tight deadlines when requested by supervisor.

• Performs Other Duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Candidate must be a qualified, eligible veteran* (DD-214 is required. Please upload with your submitted application).

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; OR Associate’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university -and- two years of related experience; OR four years of related experience; OR two years of experience at the lower-level Employment Services Specialist or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in strategic planning, program development, and implementation.

• Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and related Wagner-Peyser WP) Act.

• Four years of experience in employment services, career or vocational guidance and counseling.

• Two years of experience serving special needs population with significant barriers to employment.

• One year of experience leading/facilitating groups in order to instruct or provide information, in addition to conducting monitoring reviews of workforce-related programs.

• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Experience delivering presentations and trainings in groups.

• Knowledge of the JVSG program at the local, State or Federal level.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Time and task management skills;
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate computer skills and ability to adapt to job-related software programs.
• Organizational skills
• Project management skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Skills in interpersonal relations and customer service
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.

HOW TO APPLY 

TCSG employees should apply through the Jobs Hub portal within GA@WORK.

It shall be a condition of employment to submit to a background investigation. Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation. 

Federal Law requires ID and eligibility verification prior to employment. 

All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are ages 18 through 25, are required to register for the military draft and must present proof of Selective Service Registration upon employment. 

Applicants who need special assistance may request assistance by phoning (404) 679-1759. 

The Technical College System of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must be a qualified, eligible veteran--Bachelor s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; OR Associate s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university -and- two years of related experience; OR four years of related experience; OR two years of experience at the lower-level Employment Services Specialist 2 (SSP091) or position equivalent.--Applicants must provide proof of being a qualified, eligible veteran by including a copy of your DD-214 along -with a current application/résumé. Applicants who fail to submit the appropriate supporting documentation will be required to provide these documents, if selected for interviews for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.