LqP County Veterans Service Office

01/15/2015

My Mall is a place and new ways for Women Veterans to "shop" from an ongoing series of health care education and services "stores" tailored to their own unique health care needs.

01/02/2015

Women veterans can now purchase license plates in Minnesota honoring their service. The newly designed Women Veterans' License Plate bears the inscription "Woman Veteran." They are the first veterans plates in Minnesota that specifically refer to women who have served in the military...

12/18/2014

FYI

12/09/2014

As an U.S. Army Veteran who served in Baghdad, Iraq, Jeremiah Raymo is no stranger to the stresses faced by today's servicemembers.  This includes the challenges facing McConnell Reservists. "As military members, we live a unique life; Reservists in particular deal with a lot of

11/12/2014

Government Job Opening
Federal Employment Available

The Lac qui Parle County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office in Madison, MN, has two openings for permanent/full-time Program Technician positions. Work is office-based with computer, people, and oral skills required. Starting pay ranges from $25,181 - $50,932, depending on the qualifications of the applicant. Positions are located at the USDA Service Center, 122 8th Avenue South, Madison, Minnesota. For a full description of the positions, benefits and steps to apply, please visit www.usajobs.gov and refer to Job Announcement number MN-2015-0006. All applications must be completed and submitted online by 11:59 PM EDT on November 25, 2014 to be eligible. Applications can be submitted online starting November 11, 2014. Please contact Don Tweet, CED at 320-598-3226, ext. 2 or [email protected] if you have any questions about the position.
Note: The announcement number would be typed into the “Keyword” box on the usajobs website to pull up this vacancy. Applicants must apply online. Any technical issues the applicant runs into should be directed to the Kansas City Number stated on the announcement.
FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

This is a United States Office of Personnel Management website. USAJOBS is the Federal Government’s official one-stop source for federal jobs and employment information.

11/05/2014

Backed by music from the era, as well as powerful photos, this video is a tribute to the men and women that fought in the Vietnam War. We thank you all for your bravery and welcome home!
Read more at http://blog.theveteranssite.com/a-tribute-to-the-vietnam-veterans/ .99

11/05/2014

This touching short-film perfectly exemplifies our service members’ sense of honor and duty. THANK YOU!
Read more at http://blog.theveteranssite.com/watch-i-fought-for-you/ .99

10/28/2014

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: US CBP is having a hiring initiative for Pembina, ND and Portal, ND. The Area Port of Pembina and The Port of Portal currently has vacancies for federal law enforcement positions we are looking to fill through the Veteran Recruitment Appointment or VRA. This initiative will allow us to directly take applications from the veteran, they will not need to apply to the USAJOBS announcement and will be given priority consideration. Below is a synopsis of what the position will entail as far as qualifications and pre-employment requirements. If you know of anyone interested please have them contact Mr. Jack Ramsey at [email protected] or myself at [email protected] for more information. I appreciate your time and if you have any questions please contact me. Please send this to any Veteran contacts you may have, request widest dissemination possible. Thank you!

Now Hiring: CBP Officers
Apply to be a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer and join one of the Department of Homeland Security's largest law enforcement agencies charged with protection our country and borders.
CBP Officers play a vital role in preventing terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States and enforcing customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations at U.S. ports of entry.

CBP Officer FAQs
To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, CBP requires that every employee be reliable, trustworthy and fit for duty. To meet these standards, applicants must undergo and successfully pass, a thorough background investigation (which includes a polygraph examination), a medical examination, two pre-employment fitness examinations, a drug test, and a structured interview in order to be placed in a CBP Officer position.
This section provides frequently asked questions by applicants for the CBP Officer position concerning the application and test registration process; the selection process; the pre-appointment screening process; processing timeframes; and reporting for duty and training.
• CBP Officer Qualifications and Requirements
• Duty Locations Where CBP Officers are Hired
• How To Apply and Schedule for the CBP Officer Entrance Examination
• Reporting for Duty and Training

CBP Officer Candidate Fitness Requirements
CBP Officer Candidates are required to take and pass two Pre-employment Fitness Tests (PFT-1 & PFT-2). The PFT-1 is the first step in the hiring process and is conducted with your medical exam. The PFT-2 is taken approximately 30 days prior to your entrance on duty. To increase your chances of passing both PFTs, review and practice both of the fitness requirements, and engage in a regular physical exercise program. Be sure to consult with your personal physician prior to engaging in a regular fitness program.
• Starting a Running Program
• Additional Fitness Information

After the Written Test - Understanding the Notice of Results
• Checking the Status of Your Application
• CBP Officer Resume Aide and Reference Sheet

After you have been Tentatively Selected - the Pre-employment Processes
• Checking the status of your application using the Central Applicant Self-Services System "CASS"
• Medical and Fitness Examinations & Drug Test
• Video Based Test and Structured Interview
• Background and Polygraph



To Qualify for the Veteran Recruitment Appointment (VRA) a candidate must meet these requirements:

Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA) is an excepted authority that allows agencies, to appoint eligible veterans without competition. If you:
• are in receipt of a campaign badge for service during a war or in a campaign or expedition; OR
• are a disabled veteran, OR
• are in receipt of an Armed forces Service Medal for participation in a military operation, OR
• are a recently separated veteran (within the last 3 years), AND
• separated under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge), you are VRA eligible.

10/06/2014

We need your help! The Minnesota Military Family Tribute (MFT) is currently being built on the Minnesota State Capitol Mall and needs your help with the Story Stone component. 87 Story Stones are now located at the east end of the Tribute representing each of the State's 87 counties. Excerpts from correspondence sent between soldiers and family members will be etched onto these stones. Each county is asked to proved 2 to 3 pieces of correspondence for inclusion on the Story Stones, with each county being represented by one inscription. Correspondence may be from any timeframe from the Cilvil War to present, and need not be from during a conflict. The deadline for submission is Monday, December 1, 2014. Please contact the LqP County Veteran's Service Office with your submission! Also, please contact us if you have any questions! Attached below is more detailed information, including pictures of the MFT and Story Stones.

09/25/2014

 FREE Haunted House admission for all military families. Donations accepted at the door.  Not recommended for small children.

09/16/2014

Government Job Opening

Federal Employment Available

The Lac qui Parle County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office in Madison, MN, has an immediate opening for a temporary/full-time Program Technician position. Work is office-based with computer, people, and oral skills required. Starting pay ranges from $12.07/hr. - $15.15/hr., depending on the qualifications of the applicant. Position is located at the USDA Service Center, 122 8th Avenue South, Madison, Minnesota. Applications must be completed on form FSA-675 and contain knowledge, skills and ability (KSA) narratives. Applications and KSA questions may be obtained at the office. All applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on 9/30/2014. To apply contact Don Tweet at 320-598-3226, ext. 2, or [email protected]. FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLY:
You must submit your application packet to the office listed below by 4:30 PM on 09/26/2014.
-- Application. You must submit an FSA-675 (Application for FSA County Employment available at the County Office). You must include your SSN, your country of Citizenship, education, and work experience.
-- KSAs. You must submit a narrative response to each knowledge, skill or ability listed.
1. Ability to communicate orally.
2. Ability to communicate in writing.
3. Ability to identify and solve problems.
4. Knowledge of FSA Farm programs, practices and customs.
5. Skills in using computers.

-- Transcript. If education is used to qualify for this position, please include a transcript or sufficient information in your resume so you can be evaluated.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
All applicants will be considered on the basis of their education, experience, supervisory appraisal, training and awards, and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

If you have any questions, please contact Don Tweet at the Farm Service Agency Office.

Lac qui Parle County Farm Service Agency
122 8th Avenue South, Suite 2
Madison, MN 56256
Phone: 320-598-3226 Fax: 855-762-6274

USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

09/08/2014

The Power of 1 campaign reminds us that just one conversation or one act can have an important effect on the life of a Veteran or Servicemember by offering hope and opening the door to support.