State of New Mexico
Workforce Development Specialist II
State of New Mexico, Clovis, New Mexico, United States, 88101
$21.96 - $32.94 Hourly
$45,680 - $68,520 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C5
Posting Details
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Employment Services Division partners with Workforce Development boards and Workforce service providers to deliver Career Services in America's Job Centers Statewide.
Interviews to be conducted within 10 days of the job closing.
Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $23.14 per hour.
Why does the job exist?
To assist job seekers, find meaningful employment and assist employers in hiring qualified applicants.
How does it get done?
Matching job seeker's skills with employer's needs through job development, training, skill assessment, counseling services, interviewing, collaborating and networking. Attend local events to include rapid hire events, resource fairs, school orientations, and any other community events to increase the job seeker traffic in the local AJC offices. Work with the business team to identify job vacancies and placement for the job seeker. Provide presentation and workshops for the job seeker.
Who are the customers?
Job Seekers, Employers & Workforce Partners.
Ideal Candidate
Excellent listening, written and strong verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as effective team member. Attention to detail and accuracy, strong work ethic and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow through in a timely manner. Proficiency in MS Office Suite as well as ability to learn software and database programs. Capability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and job seekers. Ability to embrace diversity and difficult personal circumstances in serving customers and colleagues of varied backgrounds and learning styles. Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing environment. Experience in interviewing, case management, and career development.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years' experience in customer service, administrative support, human resources, recruitment, placement, selection, compensation, benefits administration, labor relations, occupational analysis, processing personnel transactions, or eligibility determination in a public and/or social welfare program. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Travel may be required to include overnight stays.
Background check will be required.
Working Conditions
Office setting. Sitting for long periods of time viewing computer monitor. Repetitive hand movement. Standing, walking, lifting up to 20 lbs. Use of computer, copier and telephone.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Mary Cordova, Mary.Cordova@dws.nm.gov, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
$45,680 - $68,520 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C5
Posting Details
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions Employment Services Division partners with Workforce Development boards and Workforce service providers to deliver Career Services in America's Job Centers Statewide.
Interviews to be conducted within 10 days of the job closing.
Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $23.14 per hour.
Why does the job exist?
To assist job seekers, find meaningful employment and assist employers in hiring qualified applicants.
How does it get done?
Matching job seeker's skills with employer's needs through job development, training, skill assessment, counseling services, interviewing, collaborating and networking. Attend local events to include rapid hire events, resource fairs, school orientations, and any other community events to increase the job seeker traffic in the local AJC offices. Work with the business team to identify job vacancies and placement for the job seeker. Provide presentation and workshops for the job seeker.
Who are the customers?
Job Seekers, Employers & Workforce Partners.
Ideal Candidate
Excellent listening, written and strong verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as effective team member. Attention to detail and accuracy, strong work ethic and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow through in a timely manner. Proficiency in MS Office Suite as well as ability to learn software and database programs. Capability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and job seekers. Ability to embrace diversity and difficult personal circumstances in serving customers and colleagues of varied backgrounds and learning styles. Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing environment. Experience in interviewing, case management, and career development.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years' experience in customer service, administrative support, human resources, recruitment, placement, selection, compensation, benefits administration, labor relations, occupational analysis, processing personnel transactions, or eligibility determination in a public and/or social welfare program. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Travel may be required to include overnight stays.
Background check will be required.
Working Conditions
Office setting. Sitting for long periods of time viewing computer monitor. Repetitive hand movement. Standing, walking, lifting up to 20 lbs. Use of computer, copier and telephone.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Mary Cordova, Mary.Cordova@dws.nm.gov, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.