Skip to Main Content

JOB SERVICE SPECIALIST III

Workforce Development Specialist

Recruitment #19-003211-0002

Go Back View Benefits

Introduction

The Department of Labor, Licensing,& Regulation, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning is currently recruiting for Job Service Specialist III Reemployment Opportunity Workshop Facilitators and Business Resource Representatives for the local American Job Centers throughout Maryland. This is a state-wide recruitment and the resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies  throughout the state. The list will be valid for one year. All persons interested in this classification should apply at this time.

**DWDAL is currently hiring for 2 types of positions -  Reemployment Opportunity Workshops(ROW) & Business Resources Representative** Please indicated which type of position you are applying for on your application.

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

STATEWIDE

Main Purpose of Job

**DWDAL is currently hiring for 2 types of positions -  Reemployment Opportunity Workshops(ROW) & Business Resources Representative** Please indicated which type of position you are applying for on your application.

Reemployment Opportunity Workshops(ROW) for profiled claimants and other qualified job seekers to enhance job skills and to lesson the duration of unemployment. Additionally, provide the highest quality employment and training services that will support the economic stability of the labor force, businesses and the community.


Business Resources Representative will represent the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning through contacts with the business community to support the economic stability of the labor force, business and community. The incumbent will also service employers and job seekers. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Reemployment Opportunity Workshop Facilitators - At least one years experience developing and facilitating presentations to large groups on workforce and/or business development topics.

Business Resource Representatives - At least one years of sales or business outreach experience with at least one(1) year experience analyzing and interpreting labor market data. 

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrate the ability to speak, read and write Spanish fluently.
Knowledge of Workforce Development Programs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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/DUI as a result of an unemployment insurance over payment and/or fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

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. 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. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendum may be mailed to:

DLLR Office of Human Resources

Attn: 19-003211-0002/Linnea Maker

1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100

Baltimore, MD 21201

email address: Linnea.Maker2@maryland.gov    

The MD State Application Form can be found online

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.




Powered by JobAps