Business Development Specialist 2

State of West Virginia; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Job summary

State of West Virginia's WorkForce system seeks a Business Development Specialist 2 for Monongalia County. The role focuses on building relationships with local businesses and coordinating employer services under WIOA, with travel across Region 6 and collaboration with multiple partners to deliver workforce solutions.

The incumbent will market WFWV services, prepare reports, and participate in planning events to enhance employer engagement and job seeker outcomes.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience or substitution via training as described (Bachelor’s + experience).
• Masters may substitute for required experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops employer engagement strategies to improve retention and satisfaction.
• Researches potential employers and matches job seekers to opportunities.
• Coordinates with local offices, regional boards, chambers, and partner agencies to deliver services.
• Plans and supports job fairs and events to promote WFWV services.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Nature of Work

WF270009 – Business Development Specialist 2 – Monongalia County

Exempt Position

At WorkForce, WV (WFWV), this position is in the Employment Services section physically located in the Morgantown local office. This position will be responsible for facilitating a close working relationship with new and existing businesses in West Virginia within their geographical region handling specific counties. This position will cover Region 6 with thirteen counties: Barbour, Braxton, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, and Upshur. This position serves under the federal program administered by the United States Department of Labor, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The position will assist in identifying and supporting workforce employer needs. Develops methods to assist in employer engagement and employer retention. Research potential businesses and jobs within these businesses, matching job seekers to the business. Identifies skill gaps so productivity may be improved for employers. The position requires an understanding that West Virginia employer communities are the customer base of WorkForce WV (WFWV) providing quality customer service.

The position will market WFWV services and work collaboratively with WV local offices; Regional Workforce Development Boards; local business consultants; area chambers; partner agencies to coordinate tax credits, on-the-job training, and other incentives to hire qualified West Virginia workers. Will present ideas and concepts about WFWV services and offerings through presentations, including public speaking to large or small groups. Documents and maintains services in the management system, currently Mid Atlantic Career Consortium (MACC) computer system. Documents activities in weekly and monthly reports, in addition to other reports as assigned.

Will assist plan, organize, and coordinate in the planning of job fairs, WFWV events, college fairs, and WFWV related Chamber events to market WFWV services. Act as a Liaison for regional WDB' s services. Attends sponsored training, conferences, and meetings as directed. Coordinates with other agencies on a state and local level to develop partnerships to assist in coordination of services to employers and job seekers. Will align Business Services program in conjunction with the State Unified Plan focusing on increasing the labor participation rate for WFWV.

This position requires excellent written and oral communication skills. Attention to details and multitasking, good attendance, as well as computer proficiency. A valid driver’s license is required. Will require travel. Performs other related duties as assigned. Please note, this is an Exempt position and is not covered under the merit system administered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• OR
• Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the required training at a rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.
• AND
• Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in banking, business administration, industrial or labor relations, human resources, journalism or communications; demographic, economic, market or developmental research, or planning; in the ownership/operation of a business enterprise, or related work.
• OR
• Substitution: A master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.

Other Information

PG: 15 $41,194 - $71,789

Market Rate: $63,870

Please note, this is an Exempt position and is not covered under the merit system administered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel.

State employment offers a variety of benefits.