Esd Program Specialist 3

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

This position will be located at the Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation in the Workforce Investment Support Services (WISS) office in either Las Vegas or Carson City depending on the candidate chosen and needs of the agency. The Employment Security Division (ESD) Program Specialist 3 is responsible for overseeing the programmatic administration of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I programs. They will monitor grants and subgrants for programs related to workforce development re-employment services employer tax credits and veterans services conduct long range broad based planning for a variety of complex programs and policy development that affects major aspects of the work units activities and functions. The incumbent will prepare project justifications implement projects establish and maintain project priorities and ensure grant compliance. They will be responsible for overseeing required reporting the development and maintenance of state compliance policies conducting monthly meetings with local workforce boards and attending state workforce board meetings and reviewing work and providing technical and professional guidance to subordinate staff sub grantees and contractors.

Participate in planning and developing ESD programs that provide mandated services and comply with State and federal laws and regulations; conduct needs assessments; research and evaluate existing programs; calculate financial and operational impact to the agency; prepare reports and recommendations for management; apply for grants and develop program plans.

Apply knowledge of computer technologies within a single application or program area; develop automated training modules; troubleshoot operating problems; prepare specialized promotional materials; and develop databases.

Develop and revise program documentation to include State plans policy manuals procedures forms and contracts to ensure programs are implemented in accordance with established goals and objectives and in compliance with State and federal laws and regulations; gather and document input from program personnel and other interested parties; coordinate new or revised processes between affected units; acquire agency and regulatory approval as needed.

Monitor program quality and compliance to ensure programs are operating effectively efficiently and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; evaluate work samples for required quality assurance reviews using established tools and methodology; develop monitor and validate management information reports to ensure reliability of computer programming; conduct on-site reviews of agency program operations management practices and program and financial records; identify problem areas summarize findings in written and statistical reports and develop recommendations for corrective action.

Provide technical assistance and guidance to management and staff providing client services in assigned program area; respond to inquiries and requests for information from agency management and personnel other government agencies community representatives government officials and the general public; provide policy clarification and statistical information; complete surveys from outside agencies; resolve complaints; and draft correspondence for managers administrators and officials.

Plan and conduct studies to provide administration with needed information; design instruments for gathering data; examine and review existing programs; compile and analyze data; prepare comprehensive reports and develop recommendations.

Assist in monitoring program funds to ensure expenditures are appropriate and in accordance with goals and objectives; assess demands and estimate costs for services for assigned program clients; allocate funds to offices; analyze fiscal reports for compliance with budgetary limits and planned expenditures; monitor revenues and expenditures and notify appropriate manager if significant deviations occur.

Develop and implement training programs; analyze and research training needs; evaluate training models; develop appropriate training curriculum materials and methods; establish training schedules; conduct training sessions; evaluate and update curriculum as required.

Develop working relationships with other state federal county and city agencies and service delivery organizations; ensure assigned program policies and procedures integrate with established federal and State programs and regulations; coordinate activities to optimize efficient client services.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Incumbents at this level either:

Work under general direction of an ESD Program Chief and supervise and evaluate the performance of lower level ESD Program Specialists in performance of the work described in the series addition they are responsible for long range broad based planning for a variety of complex programs or policy development affecting major aspects of the work units activities/functions. Incumbents prepare project justifications; implement projects; establish and maintain project priorities timelines and completion dates; review work and provide technical and professional guidance to subordinate staff and contractors. This level is distinguished from the lower levels by supervisory authority and by greater scope of responsibility and complexity of work; or

Report directly to the department director and perform professional work in support of departmental programs and activities. The incumbent performs special assignments on departmental and divisional levels and must have broad program knowledge and skills that include preparation of written materials research and analysis of technical information and representing upper management at special meetings committees and conferences. Examples of specific duties at this level include preparing comprehensive narrative and statistical reports; writing editing and releasing memoranda the directors correspondence and other written materials; ensuring materials are factual current and accurate; and preparing speeches and speaking notes for management. The incumbent also participates in chairs and/or oversees a variety of committees and work groups which significantly impact department and division programs operations staff and activities. Assignments at this level are characterized by a high degree of visibility and consequence of error in representing the director to various groups and individuals in the community and the department; or

Report to an ESD Manager IV or above and provide technical expertise and direction to ESD Manager and ESD Specialist positions to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures in their operation of State and federally funded employment programs. The incumbent will mediate policy and procedure issues between the Workforce Investment Support Services office and the JobConnect office managers; develop statewide client services budget for all JobConnect offices and provide oversight on expenditures to ensure compliance with State and federal goals; provide technical and professional guidance on program issues to multiple office locations; design research and interpret study results; assist in establishing and maintaining project priorities timelines and completion dates; provide direction in the development and implementation of new programs across multiple offices; develop reports on performance across multiple offices and monitor corrective action plans; provide input on staffing patterns and ratios for multiple locations; forecast program needs for a diverse population of customers employers and occupations; prepare narrative and statistical reports; and assist management in the development and implementationof policies and procedures for multiple programs administered in multiple office locations. The incumbent may act on behalf of the ESD Manager in their absence respond to requests for information from Administration and attend/coordinate community and/or partner meetings as a representative of ESD. This level is distinguished from the lower levels by its technical expertise over multiple program areas and greater scope of responsibility and complexity of work involving multiple office locations and multiple program areas.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in business administration public administration social sciences or related field and three years of professional experience in planning coordinating or administering a program which included interpretation of laws and regulations; development of program policy and procedures; development and implementation of program performance standards and objectives for providing services; applying complex laws and regulations; writing business correspondence documenting findings and preparing summary reports or recommendations; analyzing organizational and administrative programs policies and procedures to evaluate compliance and make recommendations for revision; and assessing the impact of new legislation and interpreting and applying statutes and regulations for the purpose of developing new or revised programs; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as an ESD Program Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

This job specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of:ESD programs and services applicable to the assignment.

General knowledge of: basic principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to: set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of department and/or division goals and objectives.

Skill in: researching writing and presenting program plans complex narrative and statistical reports requests for proposals and speeches; coordinating various facets of highly complex programs with internal staff community and business representatives and political entities by determining the time place and sequence of actions to be taken based on analysis of data; organizing materials information and resources systematically to optimize efficiency; interpreting and applying broad and ambiguous statutes and regulations to specific situations; recognizing and assessing the impact of legislative actions; negotiating and exchanging ideas information and opinions with others to formulate policies and procedures and reach consensus.

Recruiter Contact Information: Paula Miles -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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