Cathrene “Cat” Nichols Former Chair, WA State VERG SFL...

Cathrene “Cat” Nichols

• Former Chair, WA State VERG

• Current Program Manager for Financial, Transition, and Reintegration

Services with Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

• SFL Government & Public Sector Lead

• U.S. Army Veteran

http://www.dva.wa.gov/

Government & Public Sector Industry Overview

Federal State County City

Federal Employment

Here are some top

in demand federal jobs:

Medical and Public Health Security & Protection Compliance & Enforcement Information Technology (IT) Legal Administration Program/Project Management

Percentage of Federal Jobs by Region

Washington State Employment

Executive Order 13-01

VERG/WSMTC) Recruitment, Retention,

Recognition, & Support

Continuous Process Improvement

Washington State hires around 4000 new employees each year Approximately two thirds are in the following categories:

Social Workers Claims Adjudicators (including Financial Services Specialists, Medical Assistance Specialists, and Workers Comp Adjudicators)

Administrative and Select Program Management Professionals IT Specialists Protective Service Workers (including Trooper Cadets, Corrections Officers, and Seasonal Fire Engine

Crews) Nurses, LPN’s and Rehabilitation Technicians Administrative and Office Support (including Customer Service Specialists, Program Assistants, and

Fiscal Technicians) DOT Equipment and Maintenance Technicians Ferry workers and Terminal Staff Warehouse, Custodian, and Food Service Staff

Most government agencies are required to post vacancies open to outside applicants on their web site:

www.usajobs.gov (Federal) www.careers.wa.gov (State)

Because not all government jobs are posted on these sites, it's also important to visit the Web sites of those individual agencies for which you might like to work. www.governmentjobs.com (County/City) Veteran Recruitment Appointments (VRA) 30% Service Connected

OR

Stability Promotion Opportunities

Medical & Dental Retirement

Job Satisfaction

Public Service Paid Vacation & Holidays

Sick Leave Professional Development

Training Opportunities

The range of income for government sector employment is from $30,000 to over 70,000 per year.

FEDERAL

Panel Introduction

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Cathrene “Cat” Nichols

• Former Chair, WA State VERG

• Current Program Manager for Financial, Transition, and Reintegration

Services with Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

• SFL Government & Public Sector Lead

• U.S. Army Veteran

http://www.dva.wa.gov/

STRENGTH AND EFFECTIVENESS

• Training-education of Public Safety, Security, and EM students & professionals.

• Knowledge of industry.

• Existing relationship.

• Creditability with industry leaders.

• Interface with other Centers, governments, business and private non-profits.

www.COE-HSEM.com

Supports education/training resources for transiting Military. Rapid deployment of educational programs and HSEM initiatives through

the CTC & Higher Ed Systems. Convenes, problem solves & disseminates industry-specific solutions w/other

agencies, organizations & groups. Expands & leverages collaboration w/government, industry, labor, &

communities. Supports & promotes rigorous and relevant workforce education & training. Delivers best practices to prepare, respond and recovery from emergency &

disasters. Supports economic growth & resilience through our initiatives.

Builds on the experience of Centers of Excellence

National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Infrastructure Protection

David Holcomb Protective Security Advisor / Seattle District Infrastructure Security and Resilience Specialist david.holcomb@hq.dhs.gov

Check it out at Homeland Security Careers http://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers USAJobs.gov DHS job postings by skill, component or location!

Federal Protective Service Immigration & Customs Enforcement Customs and Border Protection Transportation Security Administration FEMA U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Secret Service DHS Science and Technology DHS Intelligence and Analyses Cyber Security and Communications Protective Security Advisors Chemical Inspectors

LONNIE L. SPIKES JR., MSHR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR CHAIRMAN, WA STATE VERG WA State Dept. of Licensing Recruitment Supervisor

Deliver Collaborate

Plan

Chairman

Deputy Dave Palus, Recruiter

206-255-8764 david.palus@kingcounty.gov

Attend a free Deputy Information Session

to learn how to navigate the hiring process (offered monthly)

King County Sheriff’s Office Seattle, WA

www.kingcountysheriffjobs.com

Wayne Jones, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP

Assistant Chief Examiner

Thurston County Civil Service

360-786-5249

Civilservice@co.Thurston.wa.us

US Army First Sergeant (Ret.)

Recruiting for:

• Deputy Sheriff

• Corrections Deputy

• Corrections Technician

• Legal Assistant

Cassius Johnson, Human Resources Analyst Contact Number: 253-798-7245 Email: cjohns8@co.pierce.wa.us Website: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs Sheriff’s Department Testing: www.NationalTestingNetwork.com

• Military Service: 10 Years U.S. Air Force

• Pierce County government supports and provides services to more than 800,000 residents. The County is made up of 23 unique communities. Recently hosted the 2015 U.S. Open Championship, and is home of Mt. Rainier. Making Pierce County a great place to LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!

• Human Resource Analyst (9+ years).

– Experienced with hiring Deputies and Corrections Deputies for Pierce County.

– Currently supporting the Pierce County Public Works Department.

Consider careers at the City of Tacoma and Public Utilities with jobs in public works, legal, water, finance, power, IT, public relations, rail, police, human resources, fire, etc.

Tacoma’s LEAP Program helps ensure local employment for Veterans, apprentices, youth and Tacoma residents on Tacoma-funded construction projects. www.cityoftacoma.org/jobs

LEAP - Peter Guzman (253) 594-7933 pguzman@cityoftacoma.org

City of Tacoma Job Line (253) 591-5795 Human Resources (253) 591-5400

Veteran transition aggressive Matching MOS to Private Security, Corrections & Law Enforcement Pathways Associates of Arts and Sciences (AAS) Criminal Justice Associates of Arts (AA) transfer degree in Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics Bachelor of Arts and Science (BAS) Human Services, Digital Forensics Cybersecurity Private Security Academy Introduction to Homeland Security Certificate Maritime Security & Business Crisis Emergency Management Certificates (2016) https://www.highline.edu/

Carlo D. Smith Ph.D. Chair: Dept. of Finance & Supply Chain Mgmt. Central Washington University Csmith@cwu.edu (206) 569-8873 Campus Locations: • Ellensburg, Lynnwood, Lakewood. • Coming to Fort Lewis in 2016

9 Cohorts since Jan 2014

Participants in this program will…

· Get an insider’s perspective on preparing for transition

· Learn about public and private employment in Washington

· Work with local agencies to build your network

· Explore job shadow opportunities

NW Edge

Program Metrics: • Total participants: 215 • Total reported hired: 151 (70%) • Total still AD: 43 (19.5%) • Unknown: 21 (9.5%)

Gary Allin (360) 753-7867 garya@wsac.wa.gov

WSAC State Approving Agency

GI Bill®-funded training and education opportunities for veterans and eligible dependents

Felt like this when I didn’t use all my GI Bill® for job training !

Tony Belot, MPA RP/6 Director of Programs

“Guiding service members, veterans, and military families to the next objective.”

The WSMTC creates enduring partnerships between public and private organizations that enables every service member to successfully transition into civilian employment and career opportunities in Washington.

– Increase Employment Rate for Veterans from 67% to 70% by 2015.

– Increase State Agency utilization of certified Veteran-owned small businesses to 5% by 2017.

Washington State Military Transition Council Paul Cruz

Military Transition Council Project Manager

NW Edge Graduate

Member