Workforce Services Trainee

Title: Workforce Services Trainee

State Role Title: Administrative and Office Specialist III

Hiring Range: $38375

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location:Richmond Local Office

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public G

Job Duties

Successfully complete training to become a qualified Workforce Services Representative to provide workforce services to employers and job seekers related to the administration of the WagnerPeyser and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Acts (WIOA); works with employers to maintain strong working relationships; prepares reviews and processes complete and accurate job orders; completes matching process to identify and/or refer potential job applicants; effectively markets and provides information on agency services; and performs other employer duties; works with jobseekers to find suitable employment; conducts interviews to evaluate workforce needs; uses information to determine training and/or other needs matches skill set to potential job opportunities and makes reasonable
and appropriate referrals; and provides information on agency and/or other supportive services.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic knowledge of employment interviewing techniques employment and wage laws and guidelines and office operations and etiquette.
Strong customer service oral and written communication and computer skills (experience using Microsoft Office Professional and/or similar software).
Ability to interact effectively with employers and the public; discuss interpret and apply agency standards and procedures; conduct interviews and research; evaluate skill sets and needs; use webbased applications to enter data and conduct database searches; and adapt to changing priorities and workload.

Additional Considerations

Must successfully obtain and demonstrate requisite skill set (knowledge skills and abilities) to assume higher level duties as a Workforce Services Representative and complete agency training requirements no later than 12 months (from start date in position) to remain in position.

Must have and maintain a valid drivers license; moderate to frequent local and occasional overnight statewide travel as required. Experience in human resources community services VEC workforce services and/or training programs.

Experience in human resources community services VEC workforce services and/or training programs.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia and the Virginia Works is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds including all races ethnicities genders and abilities.

Virginia Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and rsums will not be accepted.

Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. Virginia Works does not provide relocation assistance and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience knowledge skills and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position please refer to your account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The Virginia Works does not provide sponsorship; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: Virginia Works will record information from each new employees Form I9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal EVerify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most uptodate status of your application please refer to your account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications resumes or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most uptodate status of your application please refer to your account.

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.