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Day 1 Afternoon Breakout Session 1 Panel on Federal Civilian Human Resources Pat D'Amico

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This document provides information about successfully hiring wounded warriors. It discusses concentrating recruitment efforts on veterans with 30% or more disabilities, doing local outreach at VA and military medical locations, matching skills to real job needs, and working with HR professionals. The second part describes the HRSC process for outreach, resume assistance, job searching, and acting as a liaison between wounded warriors and hiring managers. Hiring managers are provided lists of interested wounded warriors to contact about potential jobs.

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For Official Use Only SUCCESSFULLY HIRING WOUNDED SUCCESSFULLY WARRIORS 2ND ANNUAL WOUNDED WARRIOR HIRING AND SUPPORT CONFERENCE PATRICIA A. DAMICO, SPHR DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICE CENTER, NORTHEAST
For Official Use Only BLUF: C Concentrate on 30% Disabled t t Di bl d Do Local Outreach to VA, Military Medical Locations Match Skills to Real Vacancies/Needs Plan for the Long Haul Work with an HR Professional Current DON Population of 30% Disabled Veterans: 13,744 2011 Newly Hired 30% Disabled Veterans: 1,879 2
For Official Use Only How Does the HRSC Process Work? Outreach And Marketing Traveling to Sites such as Camp LeJeune, Fort Drum, Quantico, Camp Pendleton, Brook Army Medical Center and various other sites to meet with the Wounded and let them know about Civilian Employment with the DON. HRSC Wounded Warrior Specialists aggressively seek to build relationships that will benefit the Navy such as: the Veteran Affairs OIF and OEF coordinators, contacts at Wounded Warrior Call Centers, Boswell Marine Base and many more. HRSC WW POC's have the flexibility to adapt and utilize a wide array of resources, and keep abreast of new programs as well as changing regulations and policy. Returning- Well be back! Many of the Wounded have heard empty stories and promises about people helping them and/or are they are simply not ready to be discharged when an initial visit is made. The key to success is letting them know we will be back and to continually follow-up with them after the initial visit. Professionalism Bringing Hiring Managers with the authority to hire and Human Resources professionals with extensive knowledge of federal hiring to answer any questions the wounded may have. During trips to Camp Lejeune Navy hiring managers attend and are able to interview the wounded warriors right at the barracks barracks. 3
For Official Use Only How Does the HRSC Process Work? Resume Writing HRSC- Experienced Human Resources Specialists can work one on one with the Wounded Warriors in creating an effective resume tailored towards obtaining work in the federal government or support existing resume writing services. Job Search HRSC-Specialists work with the Wounded Warrior in searching for Department of Navy vacancies that would fit their overall interests on usajobs.gov. We speak with them about what they would like to do, demonstrate the power of the USAJobs Website, notify them of open vacancies looking to hire the Wounded, and refer them to hiring managers throughout the country country. Getting Started- The Middleman HRSC-Specialists serve as the connect between the Wounded and the hiring manager. The p g process of g getting started in a j g job can be difficult and stressful. Once a job has been extended to the veteran we stay available to help fill out paperwork, answer questions, and provide guidance to the hiring manager on questions pertaining to any of the specific hiring authorities such as: VRA- Veterans Recruitment Appointment, 30% or More Disabled Veteran, VEOA- Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998. p y pp 4
For Official Use Only How Does the Manager Access the HRSC Effort?? Cartrip, Customer HaveResume/Working Jacksonville, Darrell orientedtype towardsAssocin NC work/HR/ GeneralEducation Florida Wounded Warrior veterans assistance. Is Virginia Listing outofmilitary out of ilita y Chauncey, Lookingtoget HaveResume/ Washington Fares intosocialwork Experienceasa DCArea EAS1/2012 substanceabuse A list of Wounded Warrior names, counselor interests, skills, and locations is sent Corvette,Jeff NotSpecified Is outofMilitary HaveResume/Associate inBusiness Atlanta,GA Washington to hundreds of Department of Navy Management,Marketing Management Marketing DC Hiring Managers numerous times a &Merchandising Norfolk,VA McMissle, Security/Law HaveResume/Purple Rhode year. You can be one of these hiring Finn Enforcement Is Heart/BachelorsDegree Island managers!! outofthe Criminal Justice Military When a manager is interested in McQueen, Security EAS MarineMechanic/ Texas, speaking with one of the Wounded Lightning 9/2011 PurpleHeartSecurity Purple Heart Security Specialist Oklahoma, Oklahoma Louisiana, Warriors on the list they contact the Japan HRSC and we help in connecting the Shiftwell, Lookingfor HaveResume/Network Florida two parties. Holly IT/Computer Work EAS securityspecialistwith over4yearsof The more outreach we do, the more Pending experience/SpeaksBasic Aa i Arabic wounded we get on the list, and the d d t th li t d th Topper, USMarshall/ HaveResume/ North more we get hired! Deckington Law Leadership/Security Carolina Enforcement * This process will be augmented by Zen,Master EAS1/2012 Logistics,Admin, HaveResume/MP/ Washington DORS (Defense Outplacement Referral Security EAS CombatInstructor DC System) soon to be online online. Pendingg g Virginia 5
For Official Use Only How Does the Manager Access the HRSC Effort?? Building Relationships g p Each HRSC has a specific Wounded Warrior point of contact that Navy hiring managers are able to reach out to at any time. The HRSC Representative provides education on the best ways to hire a Wounded Warrior, assists with jobs the manager would like filled, specific Wounded Warriors the Manager would like to interview, hiring authority specifics, reasonable accommodations, and more. HRSC WW specialists aggressively follow-up and speak with DON hiring managers in order to promote and enhance the Wounded Warrior Program. HRSC efforts support ongoing local command efforts as well. Following up! One of the most important aspects to the Wounded Warrior Program is following up. Managers following up with the HRSC staff on open p g g p p positions, HRSC staff following up g p with the Managers about status of referred applicants, and most importantly; following up with the Wounded Warriors themselves. 6
For Official Use Only HRSC Wounded Warrior Points of Contact HRSC-North East: Philadelphia, PA L Larry Setting: 215-697-0435 S tti 215 697 0435 HRSC-East: Portsmouth, VA Corey Young: 757-396-7601 757 396 7601 HRSC-South East: Gulfport, MS Debra Manton: 228-813-1232 HRSC-North West: Silverdale, WA Carol Blakley: 360-315-8208 HRSC-South West: San Diego, CA Dennis Eley: 858-577-5617 7
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Day 1 Afternoon Breakout Session 1 Panel on Federal Civilian Human Resources Pat D'Amico

  • 1. For Official Use Only SUCCESSFULLY HIRING WOUNDED SUCCESSFULLY WARRIORS 2ND ANNUAL WOUNDED WARRIOR HIRING AND SUPPORT CONFERENCE PATRICIA A. DAMICO, SPHR DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICE CENTER, NORTHEAST
  • 2. For Official Use Only BLUF: C Concentrate on 30% Disabled t t Di bl d Do Local Outreach to VA, Military Medical Locations Match Skills to Real Vacancies/Needs Plan for the Long Haul Work with an HR Professional Current DON Population of 30% Disabled Veterans: 13,744 2011 Newly Hired 30% Disabled Veterans: 1,879 2
  • 3. For Official Use Only How Does the HRSC Process Work? Outreach And Marketing Traveling to Sites such as Camp LeJeune, Fort Drum, Quantico, Camp Pendleton, Brook Army Medical Center and various other sites to meet with the Wounded and let them know about Civilian Employment with the DON. HRSC Wounded Warrior Specialists aggressively seek to build relationships that will benefit the Navy such as: the Veteran Affairs OIF and OEF coordinators, contacts at Wounded Warrior Call Centers, Boswell Marine Base and many more. HRSC WW POC's have the flexibility to adapt and utilize a wide array of resources, and keep abreast of new programs as well as changing regulations and policy. Returning- Well be back! Many of the Wounded have heard empty stories and promises about people helping them and/or are they are simply not ready to be discharged when an initial visit is made. The key to success is letting them know we will be back and to continually follow-up with them after the initial visit. Professionalism Bringing Hiring Managers with the authority to hire and Human Resources professionals with extensive knowledge of federal hiring to answer any questions the wounded may have. During trips to Camp Lejeune Navy hiring managers attend and are able to interview the wounded warriors right at the barracks barracks. 3
  • 4. For Official Use Only How Does the HRSC Process Work? Resume Writing HRSC- Experienced Human Resources Specialists can work one on one with the Wounded Warriors in creating an effective resume tailored towards obtaining work in the federal government or support existing resume writing services. Job Search HRSC-Specialists work with the Wounded Warrior in searching for Department of Navy vacancies that would fit their overall interests on usajobs.gov. We speak with them about what they would like to do, demonstrate the power of the USAJobs Website, notify them of open vacancies looking to hire the Wounded, and refer them to hiring managers throughout the country country. Getting Started- The Middleman HRSC-Specialists serve as the connect between the Wounded and the hiring manager. The p g process of g getting started in a j g job can be difficult and stressful. Once a job has been extended to the veteran we stay available to help fill out paperwork, answer questions, and provide guidance to the hiring manager on questions pertaining to any of the specific hiring authorities such as: VRA- Veterans Recruitment Appointment, 30% or More Disabled Veteran, VEOA- Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998. p y pp 4
  • 5. For Official Use Only How Does the Manager Access the HRSC Effort?? Cartrip, Customer HaveResume/Working Jacksonville, Darrell orientedtype towardsAssocin NC work/HR/ GeneralEducation Florida Wounded Warrior veterans assistance. Is Virginia Listing outofmilitary out of ilita y Chauncey, Lookingtoget HaveResume/ Washington Fares intosocialwork Experienceasa DCArea EAS1/2012 substanceabuse A list of Wounded Warrior names, counselor interests, skills, and locations is sent Corvette,Jeff NotSpecified Is outofMilitary HaveResume/Associate inBusiness Atlanta,GA Washington to hundreds of Department of Navy Management,Marketing Management Marketing DC Hiring Managers numerous times a &Merchandising Norfolk,VA McMissle, Security/Law HaveResume/Purple Rhode year. You can be one of these hiring Finn Enforcement Is Heart/BachelorsDegree Island managers!! outofthe Criminal Justice Military When a manager is interested in McQueen, Security EAS MarineMechanic/ Texas, speaking with one of the Wounded Lightning 9/2011 PurpleHeartSecurity Purple Heart Security Specialist Oklahoma, Oklahoma Louisiana, Warriors on the list they contact the Japan HRSC and we help in connecting the Shiftwell, Lookingfor HaveResume/Network Florida two parties. Holly IT/Computer Work EAS securityspecialistwith over4yearsof The more outreach we do, the more Pending experience/SpeaksBasic Aa i Arabic wounded we get on the list, and the d d t th li t d th Topper, USMarshall/ HaveResume/ North more we get hired! Deckington Law Leadership/Security Carolina Enforcement * This process will be augmented by Zen,Master EAS1/2012 Logistics,Admin, HaveResume/MP/ Washington DORS (Defense Outplacement Referral Security EAS CombatInstructor DC System) soon to be online online. Pendingg g Virginia 5
  • 6. For Official Use Only How Does the Manager Access the HRSC Effort?? Building Relationships g p Each HRSC has a specific Wounded Warrior point of contact that Navy hiring managers are able to reach out to at any time. The HRSC Representative provides education on the best ways to hire a Wounded Warrior, assists with jobs the manager would like filled, specific Wounded Warriors the Manager would like to interview, hiring authority specifics, reasonable accommodations, and more. HRSC WW specialists aggressively follow-up and speak with DON hiring managers in order to promote and enhance the Wounded Warrior Program. HRSC efforts support ongoing local command efforts as well. Following up! One of the most important aspects to the Wounded Warrior Program is following up. Managers following up with the HRSC staff on open p g g p p positions, HRSC staff following up g p with the Managers about status of referred applicants, and most importantly; following up with the Wounded Warriors themselves. 6
  • 7. For Official Use Only HRSC Wounded Warrior Points of Contact HRSC-North East: Philadelphia, PA L Larry Setting: 215-697-0435 S tti 215 697 0435 HRSC-East: Portsmouth, VA Corey Young: 757-396-7601 757 396 7601 HRSC-South East: Gulfport, MS Debra Manton: 228-813-1232 HRSC-North West: Silverdale, WA Carol Blakley: 360-315-8208 HRSC-South West: San Diego, CA Dennis Eley: 858-577-5617 7