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SalaryState of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
WORKFORCE SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE 4
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $51,072.48 to $75,376.80 PAY GRADE: 32
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Health and Human Services
Division: Welfare and Supportive Services Division
Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 12.153
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 46636
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 03/22/2024
Close Date: 04/05/2024
Recruiter:
SUSAN ASHLEY
Phone: (775)684-0132
Email: q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
SUSAN ASHLEY
Phone: (775)684-0132
Email: q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 10 Days 20 Hrs 12 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.
This position deals with individuals facing judicial challenges and providing pre-release assistance. Youth, families, veterans, homeless, people with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders in need of assistance. Recovery friendly workplace a dedicated individual who serves as a bridge between individuals in recovery and the employment opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. The WSR acts as a facilitator, connecting participants with a network of community resources tailored to their specific needs. These resources may include peer support groups, childcare assistance, transportation solutions, food assistance programs, medical navigation services, transitional housing, job training, and employment placement assistance. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) is currently seeking Workforce Service Representatives to work in multiple locations in Northern Nevada to work with the community to find opportunities for DWSS customers. This position will be responsible for services in Fallon, Fernley, Winnemucca, Elko, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. 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. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/
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 three years of employment services experience which included interviewing job seeking customers to gather education and work history information or job requirements from business customers; evaluating job seeking customers' education and training and applying a knowledge of occupational requirements and labor market conditions to identify and develop appropriate training opportunities; determining eligibility for agency services based on established policies, procedures and requirements; establishing working relationships with business customers to clarify job listing requirements, discuss possible referrals for job listings, and promote services offered through Employment Services and one-stop offices; and managing a case load of customers receiving program services; OR three years of sales and/or marketing experience which included making public presentations, soliciting new business accounts and/or promoting goods and services; OR one year of experience as a Workforce Services Representative III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Requirements
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprint is required. Person's offered employment in this position will be required to pay for the fingerprinting.
Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?
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: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
