Workforce Development Specialist
Company
Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration
Location
Boston, Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position is located in the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. ETA provides Federal contracts and technical assistance to State and local levels that provide workforce development services to various adult and youth populations.
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Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
- Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
Qualifications
For GS-12: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11, in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Examples of specialized experience include:
- Assists in the preparation of service delivery contracts and training agreements;
- Experience assisting in conducting workforce studies, analyzing the results, and making sound recommendations for consideration;
- Experience in oral and written communications sufficient to advise and consult with a variety of customers regarding workforce development;
- Experience assisting with reviewing agency programs, practices, and/or policies to develop and deliver guidance or training to various stakeholders.
Examples of specialized experience include:
- Experience in applying a wide range of contracts principles and concepts sufficient to provide advice to management and clients;
- Experience in conducting workforce studies, analyzing the results, and making sound recommendations for appropriate changes to or improvement in the workforce program;
- Experience in oral and written communications sufficient to advise and consult with a variety of customers to present findings and recommendations, or negotiate agreements, or secure cooperation;
- Experience reviewing agency programs, practices, and policies to develop and deliver guidance and training to various stakeholders.
Education
There is no educational substitution at these grade levels.
Additional information
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.
This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit.
Promotion Potential- GS-GS-13
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The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Click here for Telework Position Information This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.
Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.
The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information.
The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act.
Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.
All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.
Date Posted
09/30/2024
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