Employment & Training Specialist V (9706)– San Francisco Human Services Agency (x00110)

Employment & Training Specialist V (9706)

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Job Description

Under general direction, the 9706 Employment & Training Specialist V performs complex and highly responsible professional and technical vocational work in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, planning, program operations, and special projects. The incumbent may perform advanced technical work across multiple phases of vocational training and job development, serving as a key resource and subject matter expert. This position also directs and supervises subordinate staff engaged in various aspects of vocational programming and service delivery.

Essential duties include:

1. Supervising a team of employment specialists and supporting staff in providing training, vocational counseling and related services to program participants; developing and designing workshops, course outlines and mock examinations; training employment specialists in the conduct of workshops and provision of counseling services; developing informational materials, program proposals and work schedules for the provision of training and workforce development services.
2. Preparing program proposals with estimated cost statements for presentation.
3. Meeting with representatives of government, civil, business, labor, prospective contractors, and community organizations for purposes of planning, developing, monitoring or evaluating vocational programs and proposals.
4. Leading a special project involving the planning, research, development, or implementation of a technical phase of vocational programming; preparing various memoranda, correspondence, records, and reports with recommendations when appropriate; preparing various grant applications; organizing and conducting staff training as required.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of experience providing direct services to clients in areas of workforce development such as job or business development, career counseling, recruitment and training, job search training, workshop instruction and facilitation, or a closely related field.
• Some positions require possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at the provided link.

Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be invited to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination. This exam is designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: performance management, knowledge of workforce development and training programs, and customer service.

A passing score must be achieved on the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination in order to continue in the selection process.

The eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.