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Summary
This position is located in the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), National Office, Office of Workforce Investment (OWI). ETA contributes to the more efficient functioning of the U.S. labor market by providing high quality job training, employment, labor market information, and income maintenance services primarily through state and local workforce development systems.
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Duties
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For the GS-13 Workforce Development Specialist position the duties include:
- Expert in employment related issues and effective strategies for ensuring individuals, who have barriers to employment and are low-income, have access to career services, skill development, and workforce protections offered under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
- Interprets Federal requirements and procedures to assist grant recipients in complying with regulations and guidance.
- Leads the development of guidance, Funding Opportunity Announcements, briefing materials, and Federal Register notices.
- Develops work plans to implement oversight strategy to support reviews and compliance assistance activities.
- Leads the review process of program plans to enhance the national office's understanding of grant recipients' plans to deliver services as well as reviews monitoring reports and finding reports to identify trends, gaps, and inconsistencies.
- Provides technical assistance to grant recipients to assist them in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the grant as well as comply with regulations and guidance by applying problem-solving techniques and identifying new approaches and alternatives to address current or anticipated
Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.

Qualifications
You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Workforce Development Specialist, as described below.
or the GS-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Qualifying specialized experience for GS-13 includes all of the following:

• Experience designing effective education, housing, or employment programs for farmworkers or other individuals who face barriers to employment.
• Experience developing guidance for grant recipients who administer education, housing, or employment programs for farmworkers or other individuals.
• Experience providing technical assistance and training to assist grant recipients with resolving problems and implementing approaches to realize the intent of education, housing, or employment programs for farmworkers or other individuals.

Education
This position does not have an educational requirements.
Additional information
The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit.
Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.
The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information.
The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.
All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.