Louisiana
Workforce Development Technical Specialist
Office of Workforce Development
Location: East Baton Rouge Parish
Office of Workforce Development The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is a key division of Louisiana Works, managing programs in workforce training, job placement, apprenticeships, and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards, educational institutions, and industry partners, OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need, contributing to the state’s economic growth.
About This Job This position serves a critical role to the mission of Louisiana Works. This highly technical and specialized position involves the monitoring of multiple program areas including tracking, reporting, and analyzing activities of the Louisiana Works Investment Areas (LWIA) in their service to the public ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The incumbent in this position must have extensive knowledge of Wagner Peyser (WP), Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and various other programs and the relationship of these programs to National Emergency Grants, and other discretionary grant in which sub‑recipient contracts are awarded, and other time and mission specific federally funded programs.
Six years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR
A master's degree plus two years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services.
Experience Substitution Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties
Examine financial statements journals, ledgers, monthly and quarterly financial reports, receipts, invoices, statements, charge memoranda, fee slips, and other individual financial transactions in reviewing information reported by monitored entity. Inspect cash control records, payroll records, bank accounts, assets, liabilities, bidding procedures, inventories disbursements, cancelled checks, and like to ascertain validity of information reported by monitored entity and to determine dependability of its recordkeeping and reporting practices.
Compile monthly expenditure and participant reports. Research, analyze, and interpret statistical data on program effectiveness. Monitor expenditure to ensure they are in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Perform financial reviews and analysis of those reviews based upon: expenditure reports, Fund Utilization Report (FUR), drawdowns, and budget. Review and analyze program performance outcome requirements for programs administered by the Office of Workforce Development.
Assist in developing standardized processes that lead to continuous performance improvement in developing training and technical assistance models that are tailored to individuals and specific shortfalls determined during the monitoring process. Assist as necessary in the writing of procedural guidelines and/or instructions for the field and advise leadership of any procedural changes or modifications to policies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions, processes and data sharing. Perform program development by interpreting law, statutes and regulations for multiple programs. Apply laws, statutes and regulations to program changes. Fully support all federal and state policies and guidelines as they pertain to workforce services.
Position Specific Details Location: Baton Rouge, La
Appointment Type This position may be filled as either a Probational or a Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
How to Apply No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.
Contact Information For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kedrick Kennedy
kkennedy@lwc.la.gov
The Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD# 800-259-5154
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Location: East Baton Rouge Parish
Office of Workforce Development The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is a key division of Louisiana Works, managing programs in workforce training, job placement, apprenticeships, and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards, educational institutions, and industry partners, OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need, contributing to the state’s economic growth.
About This Job This position serves a critical role to the mission of Louisiana Works. This highly technical and specialized position involves the monitoring of multiple program areas including tracking, reporting, and analyzing activities of the Louisiana Works Investment Areas (LWIA) in their service to the public ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The incumbent in this position must have extensive knowledge of Wagner Peyser (WP), Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and various other programs and the relationship of these programs to National Emergency Grants, and other discretionary grant in which sub‑recipient contracts are awarded, and other time and mission specific federally funded programs.
Six years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR
A master's degree plus two years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services.
Experience Substitution Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties
Examine financial statements journals, ledgers, monthly and quarterly financial reports, receipts, invoices, statements, charge memoranda, fee slips, and other individual financial transactions in reviewing information reported by monitored entity. Inspect cash control records, payroll records, bank accounts, assets, liabilities, bidding procedures, inventories disbursements, cancelled checks, and like to ascertain validity of information reported by monitored entity and to determine dependability of its recordkeeping and reporting practices.
Compile monthly expenditure and participant reports. Research, analyze, and interpret statistical data on program effectiveness. Monitor expenditure to ensure they are in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Perform financial reviews and analysis of those reviews based upon: expenditure reports, Fund Utilization Report (FUR), drawdowns, and budget. Review and analyze program performance outcome requirements for programs administered by the Office of Workforce Development.
Assist in developing standardized processes that lead to continuous performance improvement in developing training and technical assistance models that are tailored to individuals and specific shortfalls determined during the monitoring process. Assist as necessary in the writing of procedural guidelines and/or instructions for the field and advise leadership of any procedural changes or modifications to policies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions, processes and data sharing. Perform program development by interpreting law, statutes and regulations for multiple programs. Apply laws, statutes and regulations to program changes. Fully support all federal and state policies and guidelines as they pertain to workforce services.
Position Specific Details Location: Baton Rouge, La
Appointment Type This position may be filled as either a Probational or a Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.
How to Apply No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.
Contact Information For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kedrick Kennedy
kkennedy@lwc.la.gov
The Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD# 800-259-5154
#J-18808-Ljbffr