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Workforce Development Specialist

State Of Arkansas

Job Location:

Little Rock, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 58700 - 86876

Posted: 15 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 12 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Number:
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 7/21/2026
Anticipated Starting Salary: 58700.10
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Hiring Official: Gina Chandler Veterans Service Administrator

This position is located at the Arkansas Dept. of Veterans Affairs 501 Woodlane St. 401N Little Rock AR 72201

Veteran Employment Specialist Job Summary and Preferred Qualifications

Job Summary

As a Veterans Employment Specialist within the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs you will serve as a vital bridge between world-class military talent and top-tier this role you will liaise directly with companies and government agencies to identify their specific workforce needs and talent gaps. Armed with this insight you will actively connect these organizations with transitioning service members active-duty personnel and veterans. Your mission extends beyond state lines; you will not only place exceptional candidates already living in Arkansas but also spearhead efforts to attract and import top military talent from across the country positioning the state as a premier destination for post-service careers.

On the candidate side you will interface daily with veterans and service members acting as a dedicated advocate and career coach during their transition to the civilian workforce. As part of this job you will assist service members translate their military service leadership experience and technical skills into compelling competitive resumes that civilian employers immediately understand and value. By providing personalized guidance and leveraging your employer network you will empower our nations heroes to navigate the job market with confidence ultimately transforming their distinguished military careers into meaningful impactful and long-lasting civilian jobs.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Cross-Sector Collaboration

3. Public Speaking & Stakeholder Relations

4. Case Management & High-Volume Interfacing

5. Veterans Program Familiarity

6. Talent Acquisition Skills

7. Career Coaching & Resume Development

8. Military-to-Civilian Skills Translation

All job offers and continued employment are contingent upon passing the pre-employment drug-screening criminal background check and adult maltreatment central registry checks (if applicable). You have the right to obtain a copy of the reports from the registries.

The State of Arkansas offers employees access to health and dental benefits retirement plans life insurance disability coverage paid leave wellness programs and much more.

The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs serves Arkansas Veterans and their eligible dependents through advocacy and education to access federal and state benefits high-quality long-term nursing care and burial honors.

Position Information

Job Series: Program Operations Workforce Development

Classification: Workforce Development Specialist

Class Code: PWD03P

Pay Grade: SPC01

Salary Range: $58700 $86876

Job Summary

The Workforce Development Specialist supports the design implementation and evaluation of workforce development initiatives. This role performs a variety of administrative logistical and research tasks that help connect job seekers with employment opportunities and training resources. Ideal for recent graduates or professionals beginning their career in workforce development this classification offers exposure to community engagement program coordination and data analysis all aimed at strengthening local labor markets and promoting economic growth.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain calendars schedule meetings and manage documentation for workforce development with the preparation of presentations reports and meeting minutes for internal and external update and maintain program data in databases and periodic reports on program outcomes participant progress and labor market logistical support for career fairs training workshops and community engagement in outreach efforts by communicating with local employers community organizations and training providers to promote workforce the workforce development team with research including labor market assessments and best practice the development of program materials educational resources and marketing as a primary point of contact for public inquiries regarding workforce in organizing meetings and maintaining relationships with key community partners.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills to facilitate clear interactions with team members community partners and program proficiency in interpreting data and preparing reports to inform program improvements and track in standard office software and the agility to learn new systems or tools as needed for data management and collaboration.A collaborative mindset with a willingness to engage with varied community members and build strong professional relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Public Administration Workforce Development Community Development or a related field.

Basic familiarity with data management tools (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite Google Workspace) is beneficial.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications including years of experience and service does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management taking into consideration the employees demonstrated skills competencies performance workload responsibilities and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/AOTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability citizenship national origin genetic information military or veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

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