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Workforce Programs Specialist Trainee 1, G-13
Occupation Group
Health and Human Services
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$46,529
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workforce Programs Specialist Trainee 1 | 13 | $49,363 | $63,169 |
| Workforce Programs Specialist Trainee 2 | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
| Workforce Programs Specialist 1 | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
| Workforce Programs Specialist 2 | 21 | $75,850 | $96,173 |
| Workforce Programs Specialist 3 | 23 | $84,156 | $106,454 |
| Workforce Programs Manager 1 | 27 | $103,784 | $127,830 |
| Workforce Programs Manager 2 | 63 | $108,665 | $137,319 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
Job Description
Workforce Program Specialists implement, develop, maintain, promote, and monitor workforce development and training programs, occupational safety and health training, employment related tax incentives, and related programs. Employees provide technical direction and oversight to various parties regarding workforce development funding programs and may also operate and/or supervise the delivery of direct client employment services.
Trainees will receive a combination of structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job performance to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to function at the full performance level.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
A bachelor's or higher degree.
Advanced Placement
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
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For Trainee 2 you must also have one year of professional experience where your duties involved assisting unemployed or under-employed individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment while performing one or more of the following activities: developing and implementing plans for proposals to deliver workforce development* and training programs; Evaluating, monitoring or administering workforce development and training programs; Managing contracts and budgets for workforce development and training programs, which must include development, negotiation, execution, fiscal management and monitoring or program review; Determining eligibility for public assistance; or Assessing applicants for, or receipts of, welfare employment program benefits to identify and remove barriers to self-sufficiency.
For the Full Performance Level you must also have two years of professional experience where your duties involved assisting unemployed or under-employed individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment while performing one or more of the following activities: developing and implementing plans for proposals to deliver workforce development* and training programs; evaluating, monitoring or administering workforce development and training programs; managing contracts and budgets for workforce development and training programs, which must include development, negotiation, execution, fiscal management and monitoring or program review; determining eligibility for public assistance; or assessing applicants for, or receipts of, welfare employment program benefits to identify and remove barriers to self-sufficiency.
*Professional experience in workforce development programs is defined as experience where at least 50% of your duties involved assisting unemployed or under-employed individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted