Workforce Development Specialist II (FFTL)
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Workforce Development Specialist II (FFTL)

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

Location: Louisville,KY, USA

Date: 2024-12-03T07:41:58Z

Job Description:

Advertisement Closes 12/8/2024 (7:00 PM EST) 24-07138 Workforce Development Specialist II (FFTL) Pay Grade12 Salary $3,087.50 Monthly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workforce Development Location 600 W Cedar St Louisville, KY 40202 USA Description The Education and Labor Cabinet's mission is to educate, prepare and train Kentucky's current and futureworkforces. Our goal is to create and make continuous improvements to an education and workforce system thatprepares Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping businesses find the skilled workers theyneed 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 withunemployment insurance, business downsizing, labor market information, job postings, and recruiting andtraining. This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely asthe result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant thatfunds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements forthe 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. Due to funding requirements, only veterans will be considered. Key Responsibilities:

  • Provides employment support services to veterans determined to be job ready by Disabled VeteransOutreach Program Specialist.
  • Advocates job development, job training, opportunities and matches the veterans to employmentopportunities generated by business outreach.
  • Explains programs and requirements of other workforce partners and refers work ready veterans tobusinesses and monitors to ensure veterans receive priority of service in all offices within area ofresponsibility.
  • 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 forVeterans 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 berequired to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will berequired to complete trainings, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes andrequirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information whileemployed and after employment ends. The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith 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-###-#### or 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 Jana Martin-Reed at ...@ky.gov An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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