Workforce Development Specialist

Full Job Description

This position is located under the United Stated Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Boston Regional Office or the Dallas Regional Office.

This position is inside the bargaining unit. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of GS-11 in the Federal Service.

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, 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.

Qualifying specialized experience at the GS-12 level includes ALL of the following: Interpreting and applying Federal laws, regulations, and other requirements to federally funded workforce development grants or contracts.

Reviewing federally funded workforce development proposals, grants, and other documents for technical accuracy.

Preparing a wide range of technical or written materials or products using Microsoft software and technology.

Analyzing, interpreting, or reporting on data related to federally funded workforce development grants or contracts to identify opportunities for improvement.

Conducting reviews or analyses of federally funded workforce development program policies, processes, or practices to identify violations or areas of concerns.

Note: Please be sure these specific types of examples are evident in your resume. Major Duties:

Ensures grantees deliver agreed upon products and services, achieve negotiated performance outcomes, and operate in accordance with programmatic, administrative, and budgetary requirements.

Conducts on-site compliance monitoring reviews and Enhanced Desk Monitoring Reviews of grantees to evaluate the grantee's progress towards meeting the goals specified in the grant agreement with Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA).

Assess the quality of the program and services; ensure that grant activities are being conducted in compliance with the grant management and applicable Federal regulations.

Manages a grant portfolio within the assigned program area(s) of moderate to high complexity, scope and impact, and conducts the day-to-day grant management for the grants within the assigned grant portfolio.

Performs analyses of grant-related data, policy and program issues and applied problem-solving techniques to address issues.

Develops comprehensive knowledge of ETA programs and applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and ETA standard operating procedures.

Provides technical assistance to grantees to assist them in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the grant by applying problem solving techniques to address deficiencies.

Effectively utilizes electronic grant management systems in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.

Maintains grant files and adheres to grant management documentation requirements established in Employment and Training Orders (ETOs).

Prepares and delivers presentations to various internal and external audiences on workforce development programs.

Communicates Federal and grant award requirements to grantees to ensure understanding of grant requirements & engages in on-going communication with grantees in order to identify and resolve issues.