JOB SERVICE SPECIALIST III

The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) is accepting applications from all qualified applicants for the position of Job Service Specialist III. There is 1 position located in Columbia, MD.

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Conducts reemployment workshops for profiled claimants to enhance job seeking skills and to shorten the duration of unemployment. Conduct eligibility reviews for UI claimants and make appropriate referrals for adjudication.

Purpose of this position is to plan job search workshops of not less than six hour duration for profiled claimants and other job seekers. Prepare and organize materials used in presentation and workshops. Update presentation materials as needed. Conduct job search workshops in a classroom setting on a weekly basis to improve participants job search skills and enhance employability. Update and record required data on each participant using the workforce database. Conduct follow-up with participants.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of experience in the field of workforce development involving conducting interviews with persons seeking employment and providing assistance to employers needing qualified personnel to fill vacancies.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in workforce development taking job orders from employers, conducting job-ready interviews, registering job applicants, verifying job referrals, conducting vocational placements, performing unemployment adjudications, or appraising job applicants for employability may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Education at an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year of experience for up to two years of experience.

3. Active duty military recruiting experience or career counseling experience may be substituted on a year-by-year bases for the required education or experience.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications:

One year of experience delivering/facilitating presentations to groups in a professional setting.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

1. One year of knowledge and/or experience of Workforce Development Programs and Unemployment Assistance Programs.  

2. Experience utilizing presentation software in a professional setting.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DLLR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to DLLR/SUI as a result of an unemployment insurance and/or fraud. Any Unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:

Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: 

DLLR Office of Administration

Attn: Stephanie Dunphy 18-003211-0011

1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 101

Baltimore, MD 21201  

For additional information, please contact Ernestine Hyman at 410-230-6301 or via email Stephanie.dunphy1@maryland.gov

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status. 

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

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