Workforce Development Specialist II (FFTL)

Socket.dev; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet in Bowling Green is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist II (FFTL). Located at 803 Chestnut Street, this role assists job seekers, develops employability plans, and coordinates referrals to employers.

As an FFTL position funded by a federal grant, the role requires a bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience, with master’s or other work experience allowing substitutions. Office-based duties apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• One year of experience in reviewing, monitoring, determining eligibility for, and/or administering employment service or unemployment insurance programs, or related fields.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience in workforce programs or related fields can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Assists job seekers, makes referrals, monitors progress, and performs case management.
• Develops employability plans based on aptitudes, interests, and work experience.
• Works with employers to promote services and solicit job opportunities.
• Provides assistance to employers with job orders and referrals; keeps a daily log.
• Promotes employment services through events and ads.
• Conducts workshops to help job seekers with interviewing and resume skills.

Skills

Case management

Employment services

Unemployment insurance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitute

Job description

Advertisement Closes 10/1/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604972 Workforce Development Specialist II (FFTL) Pay Grade 12 Salary $3,087.50 Monthly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workforce Development

Location 803 Chestnut Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment services, unemployment insurance, and disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find work, and maintain economic stability. It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.

The Career Development Office provides workforce services to Kentuckians who are unemployed, under-employed, or searching for a new career path. We also provide a variety of services, such as assistance with unemployment insurance, business downsizing, labor market information, job postings, and recruiting and training.

This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists job seekers in need of services, makes referrals, monitors their progress, and performs case management and follow-up services.
• Develops employability plans based on vocational aptitudes, interests, and work experience.
• Works with employers to promote the benefits of employment services and to solicit potential job opportunities for employment service participants.
• Provides assistance to employers with developing job orders and making job referrals. Keeps a daily log of services.
• Promotes employment services through interactions with other public, private, and state agencies through job fairs and special ads.
• Works in resource room assisting customers with unemployment insurance claims; addresses questions or concerns via in-person and phone.
• Conducts workshops for job seekers to help develop job search techniques, resume writing, and interview skills.

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete training, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.

The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. ELC will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of experience in reviewing, monitoring, determining eligibility for, and/or administering employment service or unemployment insurance programs, or experience in education, public administration, business, human services, military, human resources or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Work experience in workforce programs such as WIOA, employment services, and/or unemployment insurance programs or experience in education, public administration, business, human services, military, human resources or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Vernetta Douglas at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D