Workforce Development Associate Jobs in Pennsylvania

THE POSITION As an Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 with the Department of Transportation, you will help guide important workforce development initiatives. You will build relationships, review program progress, and support efforts that expand training and job opportunities. This position provides a meaningful way to support fair access and program compliance.

Your work will help PennDOT and its partners strengthen the construction workforce across the state. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports PennDOT's workforce development initiatives by coordinating projects, reviewing program compliance, and working with internal and external partners. You will play an important role in promoting fair access to training and ensuring programs follow all requirements.

As an Equal Opportunity Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties: Project Management: Coordinate workforce development initiatives and review program progress with staff and partners Program Compliance: Monitor contractor, vendor, and trainee compliance through report reviews and audits Performance Tracking: Maintain data to assess program results and identify underutilization of minority and women trainees Vendor Oversight: Review work statements, monitor reports, and evaluate invoices for accuracy Partner Support: Provide training, guidance, and technical assistance to staff, contractors, and workforce partners Relationship Building: Develop effective working relationships with employers, agencies, and program stakeholders Interested in learning more. Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office.

The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Worksite Assignment: May be assigned to Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg or the closest available DOT field office to the employee's home or current work location.

This position requires some travel throughout the state. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.

Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 or Human Resource Analyst 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Successful completion of the Pennsylvania Management Associate program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of analytical experience in an equal opportunity program that includes one year of professional experience, and a bachelor's degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement.

For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted.

Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S

7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.

No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.