Veteran Career Planner

Veteran Career Planner

Salary

$50,398.40 - $74,068.80 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

27-00663

Agency

309 Iowa Workforce Development

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

Jamie Norton (jamie.norton@iwd.iowa.gov)

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Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is seeking a Veteran Career Planner to join our team at the IowaWORKS office in Des Moines, Iowa.

Position Details

• Location: 200 Army Post Rd., Des Moines, IA
• Schedule: Full-time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid telework and alternate schedules available after six months of employment and training have been completed.

Position Description:

We are hiring - and you can make a difference! We have an opportunity at Iowa Workforce Development to serve as a Veteran Career Planner. You can make a difference working with veterans seeking assistance with their employment and training goals. You will assist veterans by establishing rapport, completing assessments of their skills and background, and identifying career goals and objectives, just to name a few!

Provide and document individualized career services to veterans and other eligible populations as part of an integrated office team. Services include:

• Facilitate and document individualized career services for veterans with special employment and training needs as part of an integrated career services team.

• Provide employment and training services to veterans and other eligible individuals under the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG/NSG).

• Motivate, mentor, and coach veterans through continued and regular contact regarding employment services.

• Provide individualized career services, including:

• Comprehensive and specialized assessments of skill levels and service needs.

• Development of an individual employment plan identifying employment goals, achievement objectives, and appropriate services.

• Group and individual counseling and career planning.

• Short-term prevocational services, including learning, communication, interviewing, punctuality, personal maintenance, and professional conduct skills to prepare individuals for unsubsidized employment or training.

• Develop and maintain documented plans of action and ensure proper and timely case notes.

• Conduct ongoing follow-up and meaningful activities, including job development, to enhance veterans' employability and support successful outcomes.

• Maintain weekly contact with all service-managed veterans to monitor progress, provide support, and address employment and training needs.

Conduct Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) inspections in various locations to ensure housing meets the regulations and requirements under FLC and complete and submit required FLC documents and reports. Attend FLC meetings, conferences, and training as required.

Veteran Employment Services

• Interview new veteran applicants with significant barriers to employment (SBEs) for service.
• Coordinate with Business Engagement Team(s) and Local Veterans Employment Representatives to match Veterans and spouses with job opportunities and provide labor exchange services leading to job placement.
• Analyze priority services to veterans and provide reports to management summarizing monthly activity.
• Monitor Veterans Performance Standards for achievement of goals and direction of veteran services efforts.
• Submit all required reports, success stories, and follow-up documentation on a timely basis.
• Communicate and provide weekly updates/reports as requested by leadership.
• Participate in all Office of Veteran Workforce Services meetings and ensure success stories are shared with the team and local leadership.
• Participate in marketing efforts, job fairs, and other events to create content and success stories for newsletters and other Iowa WORKS for Veteran social media communication.

About Iowa Workforce Development

IWD is a state agency committed to providing employment services for individual job seekers and to connecting employers to available workers through our IowaWORKS partnership.

IWD continually strives to improve processes and align the organization to provide effective, demand-driven products and services. IWD staff in Des Moines consists of administrative services, disability determination services, information technology, labor market information, unemployment insurance services, vocational rehabilitation services, and workforce services. The agency also maintains a statewide delivery system for IowaWORKS Offices where both employers and job seekers can receive workforce assistance.

Employer Highlights

IWD is focused on serving Iowans and providing outstanding customer service. Our strength is driven by the skills and talents of our people. IWD offers a rewarding team atmosphere, a flexible working environment, and a great total compensation package for our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

If you're looking for a career with a well-respected organization that values its employees and customers, you've come to the right place!

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify; a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

No applicant for employment with the Iowa Department of Workforce Development can have a current, ongoing overpayment balance with Iowa Workforce Development without a payment plan in place. Selected positions will be subject to a criminal background check.

Selectives

895 Veteran:

A person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field.

2) Four years of full-time work experience in career services, teaching or training to improve skills, job coaching, providing human services to individuals in need, sales, customer service, call center operations, or human-resources-related services involving interviewing, reviewing job applications, conducting employment-related assessments, or job placement.

3) A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number two), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twelve months of full-time work as a Workforce Associate.

Why Choose the State of Iowa?

At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset - our employees. Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice.

Our Robust Benefits Package Includes:

Competitive Compensation:

Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

Keep in mind, your wage is just one part of your total compensation. Unlock the complete value of your employment with the State of Iowa by using our user-friendly Total Compensation Calculator. Gain insights into your comprehensive annual compensation, including salary and State-provided benefits.

Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about IPERS.

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

Join Us - Elevate Your Career:

Ready to elevate your career with the State of Iowa? Click here to explore more about our unparalleled benefits and discover what makes us unique. Your success is our priority!

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

• Yes - I understand and agree.
• No

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of full-time work experience do you have in the following: Career services, teaching or training to improve skills, job coaching, providing human services to individuals in need, sales, customer service, call center operations, or human-resources-related services involving interviewing, reviewing job applications, conducting employment-related assessments, or job placement.?

• Four or more years of the required experience
• Three to less than four years of the required experience
• Two to less than three years of the required experience
• One to less than two years of the required experience
• Less than one year of the required experience
• No experience in the required areas

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Do you have a total of four years of post-high school education in any field and/or full-time work experience in career services, teaching or training to improve skills, job coaching, providing human services to individuals in need, sales, customer service, call center operations, or human-resources-related services involving interviewing, reviewing job applications, conducting employment-related assessments, or job placement? 30 semester hours of post high school education in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

• Yes
• No

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If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch) how many months of full-time experience as a Workforce Associate do you have?

• Not applicable
• Six months or less
• Six months to less than 12 months
• 12 months or more

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Does your application demonstrate that you are a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 309 Iowa Workforce Development Address 1000 E Grand Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/