Workforce Development Specialist Jobs in Washington

Summary
This position is located in the Office of Legislative, Intergovernmental and Public Affairs (OLIPA) is the primary liaison with Congress and the Office of Management and Budget, other Federal criminal justice agencies, and the District of Columbia government. It is also the primary point of contact for media inquiries. OLIPA also develops and implements community outreach to facilitate the successful administration of CSOSA programs.
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The Supervisory Workforce Development Specialist oversees vocational and workforce development programs by supervising and developing staff, directing program operations, and ensuring high quality, evidence-based services that support participant employability and long-term success. The incumbent manages curriculum oversight, program scheduling, resource allocation, data analysis, and quality assurance to ensure alignment with industry standards, labor market needs, and agency goals. The position also builds partnerships with employers, community organizations, and training providers to expand opportunities and strengthen employment pathways for justice-involved individuals.
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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
• Background security investigation, drug test, and favorable adjudication
• May be required to successfully complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 calendar day of the closing date of this announcement
• This is not a virtual or remote position; you must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location which is Washington D.C. (District of Columbia).

Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-13 level if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service. Demonstrated specialized experience for this type of position includes e is defined as: supervising or leading staff in workforce development, vocational training, or reentry programs; managing vocational or training operations, including scheduling and quality assurance; overseeing curricula, instructional delivery, and skills-based programming aligned with industry standards; applying data driven methods to evaluate program performance and implement improvements; managing complex projects with competing priorities and inter-agency coordination; building partnerships with employers, community agencies, and training providers; preparing reports, program assessments, and policy or procedural recommendations.
Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the CTAP or ICTAP must be well qualified for the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and meet the mid-level (scoring between 85 and 89) of the rating criteria for all factors or the established cutoff score. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Bargaining Unit Status: Not Eligible
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
CSOSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CSOSA uses E-Verify, if you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
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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.
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