Employment Programs Specialist

Posting number: WF260057 PSA EXEMPT

Department: Commerce - Workforce WV

Job classification: Employment Programs Specialist

Posting type: NON COVERED PSA

Categories: Administration

Summary

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***

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WF260057 – Employment Programs Specialist – Kanawha County

EXEMPT POSITION

At WorkForce WV (WFWV), this position is in the Workforce Development,  Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) unit.  This position will analyze laws and regulations governing the program or specialty area and apply them appropriately to resolve problems and ensure compliance. Interprets laws and regulations governing the program or specialty area for participants and staff. Collaborates on determining the need for changes in procedures, guidelines, and formats aligned with WFWV guidelines. Devises resolutions and changes and monitors success. Accurately writes program manuals, edits and details new procedures, etc. Serves as a liaison fostering effective communication and coordination among various departments and external partners.  Please note, this is an exempt position and is not covered under the merit system administered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel. May perform other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in providing programmatic assistance to staff, users or participants in a program, or experience in customer service, banking, human resources, telemarketing, sales, or hospitality.

OR 

Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute at a rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of required experience.

Supplemental information

To apply, please send completed Application for Employment to:

WorkForce.HumanResources@wv.gov

-OR-

Human Resources WorkForce West Virginia

1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3, Suite 400

Charleston WV 25305

Please include job posting number WF260057 on your application.

Division of Personnel application can be found online, follow this LINK and access the application under the "Current and Former State Employees" section.

Applications mailed to the Division of Personnel (DOP) or completed via DOP’s online application process are not forwarded to our agency for internal postings of classified positions.