Workforce Devl Spec III
Recruitment #23-001661-0001
Department | LABOR Workforce Dev - Ofc of the Asst Secy |
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Date Opened | 3/7/2023 1:40:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 3/21/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $50,709.00 - $65,621.00 with potential growth to $80,992.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Linnea Maker |
Work Location |
Cecil
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Introduction
Maryland's Department of Labor, Division
of Workforce Development and Adult Learning (DWDAL), is accepting applications
from qualified candidates for the position of "Workforce Development
Specialist III," within the Office of Workforce Development (OWD).
Please be advised that frequent travel may be required and a State vehicle may not always be available. Reimbursement for use of personal vehicle will apply according to the State travel policy
**The selected candidate for this position MUST be able to work in Cecil County temporarily.This position will eventually be relocated to Harford County on a permanent basis.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Elkton, MD 21921
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Provides
case management services to ensure proper training opportunities are available;
Guides and assists participants with enrollment within specified timeline according to regulations;
Assists with completing federal reports and forms;
Promotes special programs such as WOTC, State discretionary grants, enterprise zone etc.;
Conducts informal assessments in resource areas and provide initial options for program and partner referrals;
Refers
qualified customers to job openings utilizing the automated workforce system;
Shares labor market information with customers using appropriate resource materials and automated systems so they can make to enable informed decisions on labor trends and economic conditions;
Assesses veteran Significant Barriers to Employment (SBE) eligibility and referral to DVOP staff;
Facilitates the engagement of job seekers and businesses with employment resources by providing comprehensive information on the local workforce system;
Identifies the greater employers' needs and facilitates a warm handoff (referral to business services) to a higher level Workforce Development Specialist or other designated staff;
Works
with businesses to create workforce accounts;
Enters
job orders into the automated system according to employer specifications;
May provide eligibility review after unemployment insurance workshops;
Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three years of case management experience in the field of workforce development delivering a wide range of career services to special and targeted populations of job seekers. Case management duties are defined as taking job orders, conducting job-ready interviews, registering job applicants, verifying job referrals, conducting vocational placements, performing unemployment adjudications or appraising job applicants for employability.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours each year of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer with active-duty military recruiting experience or career counseling experience on a year-by-year basis for the required education and experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. *Resumes are not acceptable and not considered in the selection process*
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is strongly preferred. However, 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.
Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendum may be mailed to:
Department of Labor Office of Human Resources
Attention: 23-001661-0001/ Linnea Maker
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201
The MD State Application Form can be found online. If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland Department of Labor at 410-230-6300.
Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL 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