WORKFORCE SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE 3

Announcement Number: 48940 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 09/23/2024 Close Date: 10/07/2024 Recruiter:
PAULA MILES
Phone: (702)486-7957
Email: pgmiles@detr.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 11 Days 18 Hrs 47 Mins
The Position

Workforce Services Representatives provide a broad range of services in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act; assist job seeking customers and business customers seeking qualified applicants; and provide priority employment services to eligible veterans and disabled veterans as defined by the Department of Labor.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may supervise and train others.

This position is located in Fernley and requires travel to other areas within Nevada. The Workforce Services Rep 3 works with customers who are seeking assistance with training services needed to return to gainful employment and those who need employment assistance in purchasing items they may need to accept an offer of employment. The ideal candidate will type a minimum of 30 wpm and have intermediate to advanced level skills in Excel. A valid Nevada driver's license and transportation to conduct outreach and attend meetings within the Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Carson City, and Fallon communities is required. Preference will be given to applicants who are bilingual in English and Spanish. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/12/12_0a-Employment_Security_Claims_Examination___Placement/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of relevant program experience which included interviewing job seeking customers to gather education and work history information, or business representatives to determine job requirements from business customers; evaluating education and training and applying knowledge of specific occupational requirements and labor market conditions to make referrals to job openings; assisting customers to use computer equipment and software to develop resumes, assess skills and aptitude, search the Internet for job openings, or enter job listings in the Internet; recording information gathered from customers using program related computer software; identifying barriers to employment and explaining program requirements and regulations; OR one year of experience as a Workforce Services Representative II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Up to one year of experience may be substituted by completion of 30 semester credits in social or behavioral science, business administration, or related field for Workforce Services Representative III. Special Requirements This position requires a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination WORFORCE SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE 3 The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
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