Workforce Development Specialist Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

About this Job Office of Management and Finance Division: Monitoring Location: Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone. Learn more about Louisiana Works The Workforce Development Technical Specialist serves a critical role to the mission of Louisiana Works by conducting contract monitoring, compliance reviews, financial analysis, and technical assistance activities for statewide workforce development programs.

This highly technical and specialized position is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations, state laws, Cooperative Endeavor Agreements (CEAs), contractual requirements, and Louisiana Works policies and procedures. The incumbent in this position must possess extensive knowledge of workforce development programs, monitoring techniques, contract compliance, governmental financial processes, and applicable federal and state regulations. The position requires the ability to independently analyze financial and programmatic information, identify compliance risks, provide technical assistance, and develop recommendations for corrective actions and continuous improvement.

This position operates within the Compliance and Monitoring Unit and may provide monitoring, reporting, compliance review, and technical assistance support for additional statewide workforce development programs and special initiatives as assigned. The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is a key division of Louisiana Works managing programs in workforce training, job placement, apprenticeships, and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards, educational institutions, and industry partners, OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need, contributing to the state's economic growth.

Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services; OR A master's degree plus two years of experience in workforce development, administrative services, or social services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Conducting monitoring and compliance reviews for Louisiana Centers operating under Cooperative Endeavor Agreements with Louisiana Works. Conducting compliance monitoring and oversight activities for Registered Programs in accordance with U.S

Department of Labor regulations and Louisiana Works policies. Reviewing financial, contractual, and programmatic documentation to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations. Providing technical assistance, recommendations, and corrective action guidance to program operators, sponsors, contractors, and stakeholders.

Supporting statewide monitoring and compliance activities for workforce development and special initiative programs administered by Louisiana Works. Examine financial transactions and records to verify the accuracy, legitimacy, allow ability, and compliance of expenditures in accordance with state and federal laws, purchasing requirements, travel regulations, CEAs, Requests for Applications (RFAs), and Louisiana Works policies. Review and evaluate program operations, including apprenticeship standards, related technical instruction, progressive wage schedules, apprentice-to-journey worker ratios, work processes, apprentice agreements, sponsor documentation, and program records.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions, processes and data sharing. Perform program development by interpreting law, statues and regulations for multiple programs. Apply laws, statues and regulations to program changes.

Fully support all federal and state policies and guidelines as they pertain to workforce services. Perform other duties as assigned, Travel maybe required. Position Specific Details: Location: Baton Rouge, LA Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty How to Apply: No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

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Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Heather Courville heather.courville@la.gov Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency, which serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities TDD# 800-259-5154.