The NJ Veterans to Local Government Employment Act mandates the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to enhance its website with a dedicated section for veteran employment and training resources. This section will serve as a centralized hub for veterans to access public employment and training opportunities across federal, state, county, and municipal levels. The DMVA, in collaboration with the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, is required to include essential information such as the Civil Service Veterans Preference Claim form, job announcements, and resources from various governmental and nonprofit entities aimed at assisting veterans in their transition to civilian employment.
Additionally, the bill requires the Division of Local Government Services within the Department of Community Affairs to create and maintain a comprehensive list of job vacancies in county and municipal government entities that do not adhere to the Civil Service Act. This list must include information on veterans' preferences for these positions and be made publicly accessible on the division's website. The DMVA will also distribute paper copies of the Civil Service Veterans Preference Claim form and related informational packets at its Veteran Service Offices and during outreach events, ensuring that veterans have access to necessary resources in multiple formats.