WORKFORCE SERVICES REP 1 - Underfill - Requisition ID: 18435 Recruitment Type: Open Competitive Posting Close Date: 4/10/2023 Geographical Location: Reno, Sparks
Department: DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING & REHAB Division: DETR - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY Business Unit: HR-EMPLOYMENT SECURITY Work Type: PERMANENT

• Pay Grade: GRADE 26

Salary Range: $35,683.92 - $51,803.28 Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time
Recruiter: PAULA GOTTULA MILES Phone: 702 486-7957 Email: pgmiles@detr.nv.gov

Position Description

Workforce Services Representatives provide a broad range of services in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act; assist job seeking customers and business customers seeking qualified applicants; and provide priority employment services to eligible veterans and disabled veterans as defined by the Department of Labor.
This recruitment will be used to fill positions for the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) in the Reno EmployNV Career Hub (formerly JobConnect). This position provides reemployment and eligibility assessment services to Unemployment Insurance claimants.
Services provided include help with creating and updating resumes, skills testing and typing tests, job search planning, assisting clients with locating opportunities on the job boards, and assistance in obtaining certifications and work-related items needed to secure employment.
This position may be required to work weekends or hours outside of the traditional 8:00 am to 5:00 pm schedule. The position is an underfill of a Workforce Services Representative 2 position and will progress to the next level upon meeting eligibility requirements and the approval of the appointing authority.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-12_0/

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience which included providing services to customers; reading and applying written policies, procedures, or instructions; operating personal computers to enter and retrieve data; and interviewing individuals to gather information; OR a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in social or behavioral science, business administration, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

The Examination Application Evaluation Exam

• The exam will consist of an application and resume evaluation. It is essential that applications/resumes include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

Special Requirements

• A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprint is required. Person\'s offered employment in this position will be required to pay for the fingerprinting.

This recruitment may close at any time based on the number of applications received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

• The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range.

The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of 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.