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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 4

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 4

Salary

$3,831.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

WFDS4-213525-100125-HC

Department

Louisiana Works

Division

Office of Workforce Development

Opening Date

10/03/2025

Closing Date

10/16/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Office of Workforce Development

Division: Rapid Response

Mission

We are dedicated to empowering Louisianans to achieve self-sufficiency, supporting businesses with skilled talent, fostering a thriving workforce, and strengthening our communities across the state.

Vision

Every individual is provided with the skills and opportunities needed to pursue meaningful and fulfilling careers, and every employer thrives with access to a highly skilled workforce.

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.

This Workforce Development Specialist 4 serves as a program expert for the Office of Workforce Development (OWD) Rapid Response program and Mobile Workforce Center (MWC) activities and events.

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 foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Provide expert Rapid Response and other OWD expert services onsite and aboard the MWC unit(s).

+ Ensure program-specific compliance with applicable federal and state laws, mandates, policies, precedents, instructions, and guidelines.

+ Serves as an MWC staff expert, assisting employers and partners with coordination and logistical needs.

+ Assist with scheduling and logistical coordination of MWC activities and events, including marketing materials in conjunction with OWD Public Relations, on-site orientations, and job fairs.

+ Enter, track, and maintain accurate data in state systems (HiRE) for event activity, attendance, and follow-up services.

+ Develop and/or recommend comprehensive solutions that meet the needs of our customers.

+ Work collaboratively with Mobile Equipment Operator (s) to maintain and service vehicles as needed (schedule cleanings, order supplies, refuel, tire pressure, fluid checks, etc.).

+ When not involved in Rapid Response activities, the incumbent will also be responsible for providing expert professional services as needed to other OWD programs, including the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program and Youth Employment.

+ Other duties as assigned. Up to 85% in and out-of-state travel may be possible.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer andSAMEagency, 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

How to Apply:

No Civil Service testscore is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

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

[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Do you have experience in conducting compliance investigations?

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If Yes, Please describe your experience.

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Do you have experience in public speaking?

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+ No

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If Yes, Please describe your experience.

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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