Job Title:

CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Type of Vacancy:

Open Competitive

Job Opening No.:

2400395-1

Job Code:

2310

Work Location:

EMPLOY BR-ADULT PROGRAM

Starting Salary:

$14.0478 Hourly / $29,219 Annually

Pay Grade:

1140

Application Dates:

04/26/2024 - 05/02/2024

Application Times:

Friday 12 Noon - Thursday

NOTE:

Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of an employee of a higher classification, performs professional work in the operation of employment and training programs designed to increase the employability of currently unemployed individuals. Work involves performing a variety of relatively complex duties concerned with determining eligibility and enrollment of applicants (youth and adults); negotiating job training contracts; diagnostic employment counseling for participants; analyzing results of complex employability assessment instruments; and monitoring activities of sub-recipients under contract with program of assignment. Supervision may be exercised over clerical personnel, volunteer workers, or special contract employees. Performs other work as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.)

None.

OTHER JOB ASPECTS

Position(s) in this classification may require typing or other computer software skills.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

None.

EXAMINATION

Professional examination required (may take up to 3 hours from test start time). Subject areas and other exam preparation information are available at: https://www.brla.gov/261/Examination-Preparation. Examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8:30 – 9:00 am, check-in, Thursdays, *12:00 - 12:30 pm, and Fridays, 8:30 – 9:00 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first come-first served basis. There are occasions where the test room is filled to capacity and applicants are asked to return on another day for testing. Picture identification, proof of social security number and a completed online employment application are required for test room admittance. *Where exam volume is expected to be high, check-in of applicants may begin as early as 11:30 am in order to complete the check-in process prior to the required 12:30 cut-off time.

APPLICATION NOTE

In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score.

Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr.

Career Assessment: Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov/careerguide.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29,219.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person