NEW YORK, NYPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from New York City Fire Department

• Job overview

  The Employment Specialist role at New York City Fire Department focuses on assisting military-affiliated individuals in securing meaningful employment and supporting their career advancement within various sectors.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The Employment Specialist will guide clients in job searches, resume and interview preparation, career counseling, connecting to workforce programs, maintaining progress records, and evaluating service effectiveness to support employment outcomes.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates need a baccalaureate degree with two years of community work experience or a high school diploma with six years of related experience; equivalent education and experience combinations are also considered, with at least one year of relevant experience required.

• Work environment and culture

  The City of New York promotes an inclusive, diverse, and discrimination-free work environment valuing equal opportunity and support for protected characteristics.

• Company information

  The Department of Veterans' Services connects and empowers NYC veterans by providing essential services in economic empowerment, housing, benefits, health, and culture to approximately 200,000 veterans and their families.

• Team overview

  The Employment Specialist will work closely with the Director of Veteran Transition and her team to support veteran employment and workforce development efforts.

• Job location and travel

  The position requires residency in New York City within 90 days of appointment, with some exceptions for certain employees living in nearby counties.

• Unique job features

  The role uniquely supports military-affiliated individuals with tailored employment services and access to federal loan forgiveness programs, emphasizing community impact and veteran empowerment.

Company overview

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is responsible for providing fire protection, technical rescue, primary response to biological, chemical, and radioactive hazards, and emergency medical services to the five boroughs of New York City. They generate revenue through government funding, grants, and various public safety programs. Founded in 1865, FDNY is renowned for its bravery, particularly during the 9/11 attacks, and has a rich history of evolving firefighting techniques and community outreach programs.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to emphasize your experience in community-centered work, career counseling, and employment placement, especially with military-affiliated populations, aligning with the DVS mission to empower veterans.

• Highlight skills in job search assistance, resume and cover letter tailoring, interview preparation, and knowledge of workforce development programs and labor market trends in your resume.

• Apply through multiple platforms including the New York City Fire Department's official careers page, the Department of Veterans' Services site, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.

• Connect on LinkedIn with current Employment Specialists, the Director of Veteran Transition, or other DVS team members; start conversations by asking about their experiences working with veterans or inquiring about recent initiatives supporting veteran employment.

• Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'employment placement,' 'career counseling,' 'workforce development,' 'veteran services,' and 'job readiness programs' to pass initial screenings.

• Use Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature to automate tailored applications, identify relevant job boards, and discover LinkedIn connections in the DVS division, freeing up your time to prepare for interviews and network effectively.