Workforce Development Specialist

Employment and Training Administration • Boston, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located under the United States Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Boston Regional Office. This position is inside the bargaining unit. Duties include managing a grant portfolio of moderate to high complexity, conducting day-to-day grant management, and performing analyses of grant-related data, policy, and program issues. The specialist will provide compliance assistance, ensure grantees meet agreed-upon products, services, and performance outcomes, and operate in accordance with programmatic, administrative, and budgetary requirements. Responsibilities also include conducting on-site compliance monitoring reviews and Enhanced Desk Monitoring Reviews of grantees to evaluate progress and assess program quality. The role requires ensuring grant activities comply with management and federal regulations, developing comprehensive knowledge of ETA programs and applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and engaging in ongoing communication with grantees to identify and resolve issues. Additionally, the specialist will assist in developing policy guidance and technical assistance resources for ETA grantees and workforce system stakeholders, and prepare monitoring reports upon completion of reviews.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11, in the Federal Service.
• Specialized experience is experience performing federal and/or state workforce development activities.
• This experience must demonstrate FOUR (4) of the following:
• Interpreting and applying Federal laws, regulations, and other requirements to federally funded workforce development grants or contracts.
• Preparing a wide range of technical written materials or products.
• Preparing and delivering presentations that promote federally funded workforce development programs.
• Analyzing, interpreting, or reporting on program, performance, and financial data related to federally funded workforce development grants or contracts to identify opportunities for improvement; (examples may include experience in managing grants, writing workforce development policy, or career counselor/job developer).
• Conducting reviews or analyses of federally funded workforce development program policies, processes, or practices to identify violations or areas of concerns.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Manages a grant portfolio within assigned program area(s) of moderate to high complexity, scope, and impact.
• Conducts the day-to-day grant management for the grants within his/her portfolio.
• Performs analyses of grant-related data, policy and program issues and applies problem solving techniques to address issues.
• Provides compliance assistance and ensures grantees deliver agreed upon products and services, achieves negotiated performance outcomes, and operates 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 & Training Administration (ETA).
• Assesses the quality of the program and services.
• Ensures that grant activities are being conducted in compliance with the grant management and applicable Federal regulations.
• Develops comprehensive knowledge of ETA programs and applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and ETA standard operating procedures.
• Engages in on-going communication with grantees in order to identify and resolve issues.
• Assists in the development of policy guidance and technical assistance resources for ETA grantees and workforce system stakeholders.
• Prepares monitoring reports upon the completion of a monitoring review.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed