Veterans Priority of Service

Veterans coming into our centers receive Veterans Priority of Service.

Veteran Staff in the Plattsburgh office:

Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist (DVOPS)

Manny Seck
194 US Oval
Plattsburgh, NY 12903

518-561-0430 Ext. 3048

(Also works in Malone and Elizabethtown once a week)

DVOP's meet with customers and provide intensive services to ELIGIBLE Veterans and ELIGIBLE Spouses who:

  • are 18 to 24 years of age
  • meet the definition of an individual with a significant Barrier to Employment
  • are a Transitioning member of the Armed Forces and have been identified in need of intensive services
  • a member of the Armed forces who are wounded, ill, or injured and receiving treatment in a military treatment facility or warrior transition unit
  • a spouse or other family caregiver of a wounded, ill, or injured member.

Local Veterans Employment Representative (LVER)


John Hetfield
194 US Oval

Plattsburgh, NY 12903

518-561-0430 Ext 3081


LVER’s work with Businesses and promote the hiring of veterans. LVER’s:


  • work with employers interested in hiring veterans
  • can give you information on Veteran Hiring Incentives and Tax Credits

Come attend one of our Veteran Workshops:

Please call prior to sign up for the workshop at 518-561-0430.

  • Plattsburgh: Every second and fourth Wednesday of the Month
  • Malone: Every third Wednesday of the Month
  • Elizabethtown: Every first Wednesday of the Month

To learn more contact the Business Services Representative at NYS Department of Labor, 194 US Oval, Plattsburgh, NY 12903 (518) 561-0430 ext. 3058