Workforce Development Specialist

Employment and Training Administration•San Francisco, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

These positions are located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Regional Offices. There is one vacancy each in Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and San Francisco, California. The positions are within a bargaining unit and are not remote. The selected employee reports regularly to an assigned DOL office and may participate in telework as determined by management under DOL policy. The Workforce Development Specialist manages a portfolio of workforce and education grants, conducts compliance monitoring and desk reviews, and provides policy guidance and technical assistance to grantees and partners. The position supports implementation of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V), including research and analysis of federal legislation, regulations, guidance, and policy changes and their effects on state and local implementation. The role also supports program accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement across Career and Technical Education and workforce development programs.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be at least 16 years old.
Must obtain the required security/investigation level and undergo a background investigation before entering on duty.
For GS-12: 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in federal service.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate at least three of the following: interpreting and applying federal laws, regulations, and other requirements to federally funded workforce and/or education grants or contracts; reviewing federally funded workforce and/or education program proposals, grants, and other documents for technical accuracy; preparing technical or written materials using Microsoft software and technology; analyzing, interpreting, or reporting data related to federally funded workforce and/or education program grants or contracts to identify improvement opportunities; or delivering assistance to grantees regarding federally funded workforce and/or education program policies, processes, or practices.
Applicants must clearly document qualifying experience in their application and resume and be able to explain it during an interview if invited.
There is no education substitution at this grade level.
Must meet all legal and regulatory requirements and comply with the Department of Labor Drug-Free Workplace Program.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site compliance monitoring and Enhanced Desk Monitoring Reviews of grantees to evaluate progress toward grant agreement goals, delivery of products and services, performance outcomes, and compliance with programmatic, administrative, and budgetary requirements and applicable federal regulations.
Assess the quality of grantee programs and services and determine whether grant activities comply with grant agreements and federal regulations.
Research and analyze federal legislation, regulations, guidance, and policy changes affecting administration of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act (Perkins V), and evaluate their impact on state and local implementation.
Assist in developing, interpreting, and disseminating policies, procedures, guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and technical assistance materials for consistent implementation of Perkins V requirements.
Provide policy and programmatic guidance to internal staff, local recipients, and external stakeholders; interpret federal and state requirements, resolve implementation issues, and promote effective administration of CTE and workforce development programs.
Collaborate with federal, state, and local partners to support statewide implementation of Perkins V initiatives, improve program accountability, and promote continuous program improvement.
Manage a grant portfolio of moderate to high complexity, scope, and impact, including day-to-day grant management.
Analyze grant-related data, policy, and program issues and apply problem-solving techniques to address issues and deficiencies.
Develop comprehensive knowledge of ETA programs and applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures.
Provide technical assistance to grantees to help them accomplish grant goals and objectives.
Use electronic grant management systems in accordance with established guidelines and protocols; maintain grant files and meet documentation requirements established in Employment and Training Orders.
Prepare and deliver presentations to internal audiences, including ETA leadership and colleagues, and external audiences, including grantees and workforce system stakeholders.
Communicate federal and grant award requirements to grantees and maintain ongoing communication to establish effective communication protocols.