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The Job ***THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR THE YUCCA VALLEY LOCATION ONLY*** RECRUITMENT BONUS: Bonus payments up to $1,500 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment.* REMOTE ASSIGNMENT BONUS: Bonus payments up to $2,000 in total compensation may be available for qualified employees from this recruitment.* *According to the criteria in the Teamsters Memorandum of Understanding The Workforce Development Department (WDD) is recruiting for a Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) to work directly with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program providing participants employment and training services while providing employers outreach and job development services. This position will include Business Services job duties. Duties may include but are not limited to: Interview, screen, and counsel customers regarding employment Enhance customers' job search and interview skills Facilitate motivational and employment-related training workshops Refer individuals for vocational assessment and counseling Evaluate vocational interests, education, and experience for program placement Accurately complete time sensitive data entry and reports Form strong relationships with partners in order to better serve customers Market WIOA services to employers such as recruitment assistance, candidate pre-screening, and layoff aversion Assist in meeting employer hiring demands Attend business and community events to promote participation in the program For more detailed descriptions, refer to the Workforce Development Specialist and Business Services Specialist job descriptions

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill an out-station vacancy. This position will work out of the Transitional Assistance Department office located at 56357 Pima Trail, Yucca Valley, California 92284. Regular travel to Needles and other Mojave desert locations is also required.

A county vehicle will be provided when traveling. Candidates must indicate in the supplemental questions willingness to work at this location and travel in order to be considered for this position. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department (WDD) operates programs under the guidance of the Workforce Development Board, funded by the Department of Labor's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

The America's Job Centers of California (AJCCs) are strategically located in the East Valley, West Valley and High Desert Regions of the County. WDD implements comprehensive strategies to meet the needs of local businesses for a skilled workforce, while creating opportunities for workers to prepare for and enter into well paid careers. To learn more, visit https://workforce.sbcounty.gov/ EXCELLENT BENEFITS View the Summary of Benefits View the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) page CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and physical exam prior to appointment

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance are required and must be maintained throughout employment. A County vehicle will be provided for travel.

Employees may be required to make provisions for transportation. Work Schedule: Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future.

Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment. Minimum Requirements Candidates must meet BOTH the Education AND one (1) of the Experience options. EDUCATION: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college/university in business or public administration, education, human/behavioral/social science, or another relevant field.

Note: A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a degree (as above) has not been conferred. --AND-- EXPERIENCE OPTION 1: One (1) year of experience engaged in employment search, facilitation and case management activities in one of the following client-based programs: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or equivalent, CalWORKS Employment Services, Regional Occupational Program (ROP), Job Corps, Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), Wagner-Peyser Act, Department of Labor Welfare to Work Program, or related workforce program. EXPERIENCE OPTION 2: Two (2) years of experience engaged in employment search and/or career counseling in a public or private organization.

EXPERIENCE OPTION 3: One (1) year of (full-time equivalent) experience in a government or non-profit agency, with primary responsibility for outreach to businesses for the purposes of fulfilling workforce needs, e.g., recruitment, training, layoff aversion, or staff reemployment requirements. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree along with three (3) years of case management experience working with clients enrolled in employment programs, as well as excellent time management and public speaking skills. Bilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in both Spanish and English are encouraged to apply

Employees who are assigned to bilingual positions receive additional compensation. Testing may be required in order to receive bilingual compensation. Selection Process Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire.

You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. The recruitment is open on a Continuous basis and can close at any time. Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work experience section of your application may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Priority Application Review: Applications received by Friday, July 17, 2026 will be included in the first review/processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs.

Apply asap as recruitment may close at any time once sufficient qualified applications are received. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.

Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applications are encouraged to check their emails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points.

For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF). For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.