Professional Career Opportunities - Job Title Details

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Workforce Programs Specialist 1

Occupation Group

Health and Human Services

Salary Information

Starting Salary

$51,268

Career Ladder Information

Salary Information for Workforce Programs Specialist Trainee 1
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

Individuals in this job title assist in the development, monitoring, and management of workforce development-and-training programs, contracts and proposals, including the review of contractual data and contract modifications. They prepare detailed analysis as needed and provide technical assistance and guidance to contractors, program operators, workforce development partners and other agencies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. They also review and analyze pending and enacted federal and State legislation, federal regulations, as well as technical advisories and bulletins.

Agencies with this Title

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.

View Additional Qualifications

Two years of experience 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; and
  • Assessing applicants for, or receipts of, welfare employment program benefits to identify and remove barriers to self-sufficiency.
NOTE: Professional experience in a workforce development program is defined as experience where at least 50% of your duties involve 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