Hourly Remote Workforce Development Jobs in Washington

Summary
Positions are located in the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), National Office, Office of Workforce Investment (OWI). OWI is responsible for implementing an integrated national workforce investment system that supports economic growth and provides workers with the information, advice, job search assistance, supportive services, and training for in-demand industries and occupations.
These positions are in the bargaining unit.
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Duties
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Major duties for this position are listed below:

• Performs tasks within the workforce development or education program in OWI, assists with executing responsibilities under the assigned program functional segment.
• Responsible for the development of proposed regulations and sub-regulatory policy guidance related to the administration of assigned education and workforce development programs.
• Maintains a high level of awareness of statutory, regulatory, and program requirements especially for programs authorized under Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Wagner-Peyser Act, or Perkins V.
• Provides advice and technical assistance to Federal staff, grant recipients, state agencies, Tribal governments, local organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders regarding education and workforce development program requirements and performance expectations, allowable activities, fiscal accountability, and implementation strategies.
• Conducts program-related training and reviews for monitoring and reporting on program performance.
• Plans and conducts webinars, conferences and meetings to promote grantee best practices and collaborates to provide integrated services.
• Plans and develops training for grantees on best practices and on compliance with applicable policies and statutes.
• Works with the Grant, program, and Close Out offices in resolving grants issues during the grant lifecycle.
• Communicates federal and grant award requirements to grantees to ensure understanding of grant requirements.
• Resolves investigations, incidents and complaints or audit events pertaining to the grants program.
• With supervision, drafts sections of Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs); based on his/her subject matter expertise, reviews FOAs for editorial and policy content.
• Prepares grant summaries and implementation support for new grant programs, including new grantee orientations.
• Effectively utilizes electronic grant management systems in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
• Maintains grant files and adheres to grant management documentation requirements established in Employment and Training Orders.

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
GS-12: Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11 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 includes:

• Experience providing technical assistance to grantees on compliance with workforce development or education programs authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WOIA), or experience with programs authorized by Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).

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• Experience resolving grants issues during the program lifecycle for workforce development or education programs authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WOIA), or experience with programs authorized by Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V).

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Education
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
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.
For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.
Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.
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.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
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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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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.