Located in:
- Jobs for Veterans’ State Grants
(OMB Control Number: 1225-0086)
The Jobs for Veterans’ State Grants (JVSG) are mandatory, formula-based staffing grants to States (including DC, PR, VI and Guam). The JVSG is funded annually in accordance with a funding formula defined in the statute (38 U.S.C. 4102A (c) (2) (B) and regulation and operates on a fiscal year (not program year) basis, however, performance metrics are collected and reported quarterly on a Program Year basis (as with the ETA-9002 Series). Currently, VETS JVSG operates on a multi-year grant approval cycle modified and funded annually.
In accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 4102A(b)(5) and § 4102A(c), the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training (ASVET) makes grant funds available for use in each State to support Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists and Local Veterans' Employment Representatives (LVER) staff. As a condition to receive funding, 38 U.S.C. § 4102A(c)(2) requires States to submit an application for a grant that contains a State Plan narrative, which includes:
h. The hire date along with mandatory training completion dates for all DVOP specialists and LVER staff; and
Current Narrative:
The steps below indicate how the state will expeditiously fill vacancies or keep grant-funded positions filled despite State budget problems, hiring freezes, and or potential furloughs. The announcement of DVOP or LVER openings is published online at the State Classified job website. When the announcement is published, all qualified applicants may apply. Email lists developed by DVOPs and LVERs are used to broadcast the announcements to veterans.
- When a LVER vacancy is announced, the minimum requirements for the position are taken from Title 38 U.S.C., Chapter 4103, as amended, and are used to identify qualified veterans. Preference is given to disabled veterans. The veteran’s status must be substantiated with a DD214 and letter from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to qualify for preference for the position. These requirements apply to all applicants whether internal or external. If no qualified veteran can be found, then a non-veteran can be temporarily placed in the vacant position to continue services to veterans. According to Federal law a non-veteran cannot work more than six months in a LVER position after which time the LVER vacancy will be re-announced to recruit qualified veterans.
- When a DVOP vacancy is announced, the minimum requirements for the position are taken from Title 38 U.S.C., Chapter 4103, as amended, and are used to identify qualified veterans. Preference is given to disabled veterans. The veteran’s status must be substantiated by a DD214 and letter from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs regarding the existence of a service connected disability. These requirements are for all applicants from internal or external sources. If no qualified disabled veteran can be found, then a veteran without a disability can fill the position. If neither a qualified disabled veteran nor qualified veteran can be found, a non-veteran can be temporarily placed in the vacant position to continue services to veterans. According to Federal law a non-veteran cannot work more than six months in a DVOP position after which time the DVOP vacancy will be re-announced to recruit qualified veterans.
Both DVOP and LVER are required to attend the National Veteran Training Institute (NVTI) to receive specialized training unique to their roles and responsibilities. This training must be accomplished within 18 months from their hire dates. The State Veterans Coordinator will maintain the below table so that the state can track the hire dates along with the mandatory training dates for all DVOP specialists and LVER staff.
JVSG funded staff:
| JVSG funded staff | Position | Date Assigned Current Position | Mandatory training completion date | LES/FVE | CM/IS | PPE/EO | Complete Y/N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alred, Dave | DVOP | 6/1/10 | 12/1/11 | 10/17/00 | 12/4/01 | 5/19/15 | YES |
| Amthor, Tim | LVER | 6/1/11 | 11/30/12 | 9/30/03 | 3/3/15 | 4/10/12 | YES |
| Bangert, Martin | LVER | 10/4/14 | 6/22/18 | 9/1/15 | 3/3/15 | N/A | YES |
| Bellamy, Justin | DVOP | 1/23/17 | 8/11/17 | 5/26/17 | 8/11/17 | 11/17/17 | YES |
| Broker, Matthew | LVER | 1/11/16 | 11/28/16 | 9/1/15 | 3/3/15 | N/A | YES |
| Bryce, Monica | DVOP | 10/1/12 | 4/2/14 | 2/8/05 | 5/17/05 | 3/6/12 | YES |
| Cannon, John | DVOP | 5/7/18 | 12/14/18 | 7/26/18 | 11/2/18 | 9/28/18 | YES |
| Chavez, Ben | DVOP | 9/1/04 | 3/3/06 | 11/16/04 | 1/25/05 | N/A | YES |
| Duplikhin, Alexey | LVER | 1/23/17 | 7/25/18 | 6/6/14 | 3/6/15 | 4/17/15 | YES |
| Ford, Antonio | DVOP | 3/16/09 | 9/15/10 | 10/20/09 | 1/26/10 | 2/2/10 | YES |
| Ford, Kathy | LVER | 6/1/11 | 11/30/12 | 2/1/05 | 8/23/05 | 10/26/07 | YES |
| Foster, Micah | LVER | 9/24/18 | 3/1/19 | 3/8/16 | 5/3/16 | N/A | YES |
| Garcia, Alfredo | DVOP | 5/18/15 | 11/16/16 | 9/1/15 | 10/27/15 | N/A | YES |
| Hendricks, Bert | LVER | 6/1/11 | 11/30/12 | 5/16/06 | 4/7/15 | 9/19/06 | YES |
| Hitt, Kevin | DVOP | 6/4/18 | 12/14/18 | 8/28/18 | 11/2/18 | 9/21/18 | YES |
| Johnson, David | DVOP | 6/11/18 | 2/15/19 | 8/20/18 | 11/2/18 | 9/21/18 | YES |
| Kroese, Kent | DVOP | 12/31/09 | 7/2/11 | 1/30/07 | 7/24/07 | N/A | YES |
| Lanier, Lavade | DVOP | 8/6/18 | 4/12/19 | 11/13/18 | 3/8/19 | 2/8/19 | YES |
| Lindell, Sharon | DVOP | 10/1/12 | 4/2/14 | 3/20/07 | 4/16/13 | N/A | YES |
| Marquart, Tim | DVOP | 2/1/12 | 8/2/13 | 6/12/12 | 11/27/12 | N/A | YES |
| Mason, Anthony | DVOP | 12/1/16 | 9/15/17 | 5/26/17 | 9/15/17 | 11/17/17 | YES |
| Medina, Anthony | DVOP | 10/1/12 | 4/2/14 | 10/4/05 | 3/21/06 | N/A | YES |
| Norway, Sarah | DVOP | 8/3/15 | 2/1/17 | 9/1/15 | 1/12/16 | N/A | YES |
| Parks, Dawanta | DVOP | 5/1/12 | 10/31/13 | 10/30/12 | 11/27/12 | N/A | YES |
| Rivas, Toby | DVOP | 10/4/14 | 4/4/16 | 3/17/15 | 3/3/15 | N/A | YES |
| Ruffin, Jonathan | DVOP | 8/29/16 | 8/11/17 | 5/26/17 | 8/11/17 | N/A | YES |
| Savage, Daniel | LVER | 1/23/17 | 6/6/17 | 9/1/15 | 1/12/16 | 6/16/17 | YES |
| Schneider, Colin State Coordinator | LVER | 3/1/13 | 8/31/14 | 6/12/12 | 3/3/15 | 4/9/13 | YES |
| Schomig, Justin | DVOP | 8/29/16 | 8/11/17 | 5/26/17 | 8/11/17 | N/A | YES |
| Simmons, Mark | DVOP | 3/1/16 | 10/25/16 | 9/16/16 | 10/25/16 | N/A | YES |
| Speed, Cornelius | DVOP | 8/6/18 | 3/22/19 | 11/27/18 | 3/8/19 | 2/8/19 | YES |
| Spindler, William | DVOP | 7/1/10 | 12/31/11 | 3/6/12 | 3/22/11 | N/A | YES |
| Stricker, Aaron | DVOP | 6/19/17 | 9/15/17 | 8/18/17 | 9/15/17 | N/A | YES |
| Westbrook, Joseph | DVOP | 8/3/15 | 2/1/17 | 3/19/13 | 1/29/13 | N/A | YES |
| Whitaker, Felecia | DVOP | 1/23/17 | 9/15/17 | 5/26/17 | 9/15/17 | N/A | YES |
| Wilson, Trevor | DVOP | 3/4/19 | 1/17/20 | 4/7/19 | 7/19/19 | N/A | YES |