Workforce Development Specialist II (FFTL)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 33,345 - 40,755; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Workforce Development Specialist II to support veterans in their job search. This role involves providing essential employment services, advocating for job training, and ensuring veterans receive priority in employment opportunities. The position is federally funded and time-limited, making it a unique chance to contribute to workforce development while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and time management skills, along with a commitment to serving those who have served our country. Join this mission-driven team and make a meaningful impact!

Qualifications

• One year of experience in employment service or unemployment insurance programs.
• A bachelor's degree is required; a master's can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides employment support services to veterans deemed job ready.
• Advocates job training opportunities and matches veterans to jobs.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Ability to multitask and work under pressure

Military experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Workforce Development Specialist II (FFTL)

Pay Grade 12

$3,087.50 Monthly

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workforce Development

Location: 1324 Madison Ave
Covington, KY 41011 USA

Description

The Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to educate, prepare and train Kentucky’s current and future workforces. Our goal is to create and make continuous improvements to an education and workforce system that prepares Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping businesses find the skilled workers they need to compete and create jobs in the Commonwealth.

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.

Only Veterans will be considered due to funding requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides employment support services to veterans determined to be job ready by Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialist.
• Advocates job development, job training, opportunities and matches the veterans to employment opportunities generated by business outreach.
• Explains programs and requirements of other workforce partners and refers work ready veterans to businesses and monitors to ensure veterans receive priority of service in all offices within area of responsibility.
• Assist businesses/employers with posting vacant positions and follow-up with employers.
• Maintains veterans’ statistical information and reports any issues.
• Provides training to American Job Center staff and other partner staff on the duties of the Jobs for Veterans State Grant staff.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Military experience

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 trainings, 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.

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 Connie Schnell at [e-mail] or [phone].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D