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Workforce Programs Specialist 1, G-18
Occupation Group
Health and Human Services
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$53,339
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.
Agencies with this Title
Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
Bachelor's or higher degree and 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.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted