Workforce Development Consultant (Fftl)

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12/23/2024 (7:00 PM EST)

24-07721

Workforce Development Consultant (FFTL)

Salary

$3,575.00 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workforce Development

Location

803 Chestnut St
Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA

Description

The Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to educate, prepare and train Kentucky’s current and future workforces. Our goal is to create and make continuous improvements to an education and workforce system that prepares Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping businesses find the skilled workers they need to compete and create jobs in the Commonwealth.

The Career Development Office provides workforce services to Kentuckians who are unemployed, under-employed, or searching for a new career path. We also provide a variety of services, such as assistance with unemployment insurance, business downsizing, labor market information, job postings, and recruiting and training.

This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.

Job Duties:

• Completes required housing and field inspections per the federal safety and health standards set by US Department of Labor (DOL) to approve or deny foreign workers access.
• Works with employers on any apparent deficiencies and follows up as necessary.
• Assists to resolve housing and/or employment issues between the migrant employees and farmers.
• Reviews and ensures wage and piece units for initial certification requests are set according to DOL.
• Posts seasonal farm positions within required deadlines and follows up on referrals.
• Performs outreach to identify migrant and seasonal farm workers and provides information about services available in the local Career Development Office.
• Conducts outreach activities at local trade shows, agricultural extension events, and other related activities involving seasonal workers and agricultural employers.
• Interprets departmental and federal regulations and policies to customers, staff, and partners.
• Maintains all documentation related to housing reviews, complaints, and referrals.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Bi-lingual due to population of MSFWs

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.

The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. ELC will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting. Travel is required.