Employment

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Idaho Division of Veterans Services.

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) operates three long-term care facilities for military veterans and their spouses in Boise, Pocatello, and Lewiston. IDVS also oversees the Office of Veteran Advocacy, Veterans Education, and the Veterans Cemetery in Boise. We employ a variety of staff positions including permanent, temporary, contract, and volunteer. The very nature of a long-term care facility ensures that we hire a variety of nurses and dietary personnel. There are also positions in finance, clerical, administration, social work, human resources, information technology, maintenance, and many more.

Click here for a complete list of job descriptons utilized by IDVS.

IDVS CURRENT OPENINGS

Statewide Job Announcements:

Nurse, Licensed Practical

Nurse, Registered

Nurse, REgistered Senior

nURSING aSSISTANT, cERTIFIED

Boise Job Announcements:

Lewiston Job Announcements: 

Pocatello Job Announcements:

Recruitment Coordinator: Dan Claar
Phone: 208-577-2318
Facsimile: 208-577-2311
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

General Overview

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) has responsibility to oversee the state’s hiring process. This process, known as the merit system, was established by the Idaho Legislature and provides a way for applicants to be recruited, retained, and promoted into classified state jobs on the basis of merit and job performance. There are a number of steps that must be followed, each of which are listed below.

Step 1 – The Job Announcement:

Once IDVS decides it is going to fill an open position, it places a job announcement on the DHR website – www.dhr.idaho.gov .  This announcement tells the applicant everything they need to know about the job – hiring agency, job location, salary, job duties, minimum qualifications, and how to apply.

Step 2 – The Application

Upon reading the job announcement, if an applicant is interested in applying for the job they can do so online at the same website – www.dhr.idaho.gov. In fact, the job announcement will have a link bringing the applicant directly into the online application system. Once there, the applicant will be able to fill out an online application, as well as take an examination for the specific position.

Step 3 – The Examination

The examination for an open position is simply a way to confirm and measure an applicant’s qualifications for the position. It is also used to rank applicants by their level of qualification. Upon completing the application process the exam will then be graded and a score assigned.  Depending on the type of exam this may take two to three weeks.

Step 4 – The Register

Each applicant who completes the online application process and passes the exam for the open position will be placed on the register for that position. The register is simply a pool of all qualified candidates who applied for the position. Names on a register are typically valid anywhere from 90 days to a year, depending on the position.

Step 5 – The Hiring List

From the register, a hiring list will be created. A hiring list sorts the applicants by exam score in descending order, so those applicants who scored the highest will appear at the top. This is also where veterans’ preference points are added to qualifying veterans’ scores. State law requires that anyone hired into a classified state job must come from the top 25 names on a hiring list, or anyone with a score tied for 25th place.

Step 6 – The Interview

Once a hiring list has been created, the agency with the open position will begin the interview process. Anyone whose name appears among the top 25 names on a hiring list may be considered for an interview, but it is not required that everyone who appears in the top 25 be interviewed. In most cases the hiring agency is free to decide who among the top 25 they wish to interview.

Step 7 – The Job Offer

Upon completing the interview process, the hiring agency will extend an offer of employment to the applicant they feel best meets the needs of the position and the agency. Once the applicant accepts the job offer the hiring process is complete.

Classified Employment Contact Information for IDVS

To apply for a current, classified position, you must visit the Division of Human Resources (DHR) website at www.dhr.idaho.gov and submit an online application. There must be a current opening to apply. In the Current Openings section below are direct links to any job announcements we have posted on the DHR website.

Temporary Employment Contact Information:

In addition to our permanent classified positions, IDVS also hires full and part-time temporary employees. Assuming you meet the minimum qualifications for a position, you may be hired into a temporary opening. If possible, IDVS will work with successful temporary employees to help them obtain a permanent classified position with the State of Idaho.

Locations

Boise Veterans Home

Scott Houde, CNA's, (208)246-8733
Dan Chandler, Dietary, (208)246-8756
Phil Hawkins, Volunteers, (208)246-8750
Vivian Mitchell, Other positions, (208)246-8751

LEWISTON VETERANS HOME

Shannon Anderson, All Positions (208)750-3974

POCATELLO VETERANS HOME

Suzzie Morris, All Positions (208)236-1210

Veterans Information

As a way of honoring those men and women who have served their country on active duty with the armed forces, the State of Idaho gives preference to veterans by providing them a more favorable competitive position for state government employment, while at the same time acknowledging the larger sacrifice of disabled veterans. Eligible veterans are provided advantages in employment with the State of Idaho, including preference for initial employment and retention in the event of layoffs.

Please check the following link for detailed veteran preference information and eligibility.

Information and Eligibilty

Please check the following link for information addressing employment challenges of returning Veterans.

www.americasheroesatwork.com

Have You Heard

VA's Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) is reaching out to veterans to interest them in careers with VA with the 2009/2010 Corporate Gray Military-to-Civilian Transition Guide. Corporate Gray is an organization that links employers with veterans and transitioning military personnel through military-to-civilian career transition guidebooks, job fairs, and online services. VA's full-color recruitment message on the inside back cover of Corporate Gray Military-to-Civilian Transition Guide could reach an estimated 240,000 men and women leaving military service next year-- a ready source of talent for the VA's 21st Century mission. VA field and staff offices will participate in Corporate Gray job fairs nationwide, and meet face-to-face with a large number of highly motivated, well-trained, job seekers, representing all ranks and branches of the Armed Forces. "Reaching out to these committed, experienced talented professionals often even before they separate, enables VA to be a proactive, strategic organization, and a support in the transition process to civilian life at the same time" said Lina Savkar, Director, Human Capital Planning, Development, and Outreach.

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10 Reasons to Hire a Veteran!

There is no doubt that hiring U.S. Veterans makes sense from many standpoints and here is a top 10 list.

1. Accelerated Learning Curve - Veterans have the proven ability to learn new skills and concepts. In addition, they can enter your workforce with identifiable and transferable skills, proven in real world situations. This background can enhance your organization's productivity. 
2. Leadership - The military trains people to lead by example as well as through direction, delegation, motivation and inspiration. Veterans understand the practical ways to manage behaviors for results, even in the most trying circumstances. They also know the dynamics of leadership as part of both hierarchical and peer structures. ..... 
3. Teamwork - Veterans un+derstand how genuine teamwork grows out of a responsibility to one's colleagues. Military duties involve a blend of individual and group productivity. They also necessitate a perception of how groups of all sizes relate to each other and an overarching objective. 
4. Diversity and Inclusion - in Action Veterans have learned to work side by side with individuals regardless of diverse race, gender, geographic origin, ethnic background, religion and economic status as well as mental, physical and attitudinal capabilities. They have the sensitivity to cooperate with many different types of individuals. 
5. Efficient performance under pressure - Veterans understand the rigors of tight schedules and limited resources. They have developed the capacity to know how to accomplish priorities on time, in spite of tremendous stress. They know the critical importance of staying with a task until it is done right. 
6. Respect for procedures - Veterans have gained a unique perspective on the value of accountability. They can grasp their place within an organizational framework, becoming responsible for subordinates' actions to higher supervisory levels. They know how policies and procedures enable an organization to exist. 
7. Technology and globalization - Because of their experiences in the service, veterans are usually aware of international and technical trends pertinent to business and industry. They can bring the kind of global outlook and technological savvy that all enterprises of any size need to succeed. 
8. Integrity - Veterans know what it means to do "an honest day's work." Prospective employers can take advantage of a track record of integrity, often including security clearances. This integrity translates into qualities of sincerity and trustworthiness. 
9. Conscious of health and safety standards - Thanks to extensive training, veterans are aware of health and safety protocols both for themselves and the welfare of others. Individually, they represent a drug-free workforce that is cognizant of maintaining personal health and fitness. On a company level, their awareness and conscientiousness translate into protection of employees, property and materials. 
10. Triumph over adversity - In addition to dealing positively with the typical issues of personal maturity, veterans have frequently triumphed over great adversity. They likely have proven their mettle in mission critical situations demanding endurance, stamina and flexibility. They may have overcome personal disabilities through strengths and determination.