Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and Employment Readiness Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and Employment Readiness Specialist

• Location: Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii (relocation to the local commuting area within a 50-mile radius is required if selected)

• Salary: Dependent on experience and/or education

Description

Facilitate TAP and employment readiness services to support transitioning service members and their families, including retirees, reservists, and DoD civilians. Coordinate interagency partners to plan training events, provide individualized guidance, and deliver workshops and briefings on career readiness and employment. Maintain TAP/FERP records and statistics, develop and update marketing materials, and support volunteer programs and community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational management oversight of TAP services

• Coordinate training events with DoD, Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Small Business Administration

• Help clients create and maintain Individual Transition Plans (IDPs)

• Coach clients on career/job search skills, including resume development and interview techniques

• Provide personalized guidance on resume development, interview techniques, salary negotiation, and spouse employment/licensure reimbursement

• Facilitate classes on analytical skills and negotiation techniques and maintain automated job opportunity inventories

• Develop and manage volunteer recognition systems and volunteer training (including accommodations for individuals with disabilities)

• Collect and process volunteer data; disseminate quarterly reports

• Manage group volunteer events and major volunteer projects

• Manage MOUs and contracts with partner organizations (including colleges/universities)

• Represent the organization in communications with partner agencies and supporters

• Maintain and update TAP and FERP records and statistics using FFSMIS and DMDC-related systems; complete required reports accurately and on time

• Maintain local TAP and FERP certification standards per CNIC requirements

• Disseminate transition and employment information via newsletters, emails, and/or social media

• Participate on DoD/CNIC TAP/FERP working groups and support curricula updates, seminars, and hiring fairs

• Develop, maintain, and update marketing materials and inventories of services/providers

• Research and write articles and prepare and deliver briefings to market TAP and FERP

Benefits

Federal benefits are available (review our benefits section; details not included in the posting).

Conditions of Employment / Additional Notes

• U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

• Must pass records and background checks

• Must pass E-Verify; any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment

• Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer required within the first 30 days of employment

• Drug-free federal workplace requirements apply