Location: Jacksonville, FL
Company: State Of Florida
talented workforce, and our local communities.
We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters. In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at Florida Commerce for positions that fit their skill sets.
Florida Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD -xyz X or the Florida Relay Service – 711. ) Let
our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http: //www. floridajobs. org/ The Work You Will Do: This is professional work responsible for coaching, coordinating and facilitating the work of workforce services staff working directly with an eligible trade-affected worker whose employment has been threatened or temporarily or permanently laid off.
The Difference You Will Make: You will connect workers to jobs and businesses to the talent it needs to thrive. Your knowledge and skills will be utilized to help build a talent pipeline for the jobs of today and the future. Florida Commerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing
are a must. How You Will Grow: Florida Commerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.
Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee: Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities. Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work. Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills. Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of Florida Commerce’s available resources and tools.
Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks. These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience. Where You Will Work: Northeast Florida, aka Florida’s First Coast, includes seven unique and thriving counties — Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam and St.
Johns, that work collaboratively to attract business and labor. Our location provides an abundant opportunity for residents to enjoy an ideal work-life balance. From the Atlantic Ocean or the St. Johns River, to the Intracoastal Waterway and our preserves, Northeast Florida is the ideal place to work. The beaches located on the Atlantic Ocean are some of the most beautiful. The St John’s River, the only river that flows north in the United States, has tributaries throughout most of the counties and flows right through the center of the Greater Jacksonville’s metropolitan area, the 4th largest city of Florida consisting of many businesses and corporations.
The Navy has a large presence in the area with three major military bases, Naval Air Station (NAS) and Mayport Naval Station, and the Submarine Station on St Mary’s River. Further the region boasts a strong public school system and state college system. WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS! State Group Insurance coverage options+ ( health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option ) Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( ) Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year Annual and Sick Leave Benefits Student Loan Forgiveness Program ( Eligibility required ) Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities) Ongoing comprehensive training provided Career Growth Highly skilled, professional environment For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.
mybenefits.. We care about the success of our employees. We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves. A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees. Pay: $39,834 Your Specific Responsibilities: This is professional work responsible for coaching, coordinating and facilitating the work of workforce services staff working directly with an eligible trade-affected worker whose employment has been threatened or temporarily or permanently laid off.
Collect documentation from the affected worker or staff in order to determine eligibility for the Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) program. Ensure workers are receiving proper notification of their eligibility for services and benefits in a timely manner. Coordinate with employers and other partner staff to obtain needed information. Serves as a liaison for the program and work with training vendors, applicants and other entities/agencies relative to any issues/concerns.
Make recommendations to management for workers who are interested and eligible to receive training services, job search and/or relocation allowances, as well as other benefits for which the worker qualifies. Responsible for ensuring case management services are provided to all individuals who are enrolled and participating in the TAA Program. Coordinate with other states TAA Coordinators to determine eligibility for out-of-state customers covered under approved petitions.
Ensures the TAA case management module in Employ Florida (EF), Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) and Cabinet Document Management Solutions module is updated, and all required data entries are made in a timely manner. Track and maintain all participants’ expenses who are receiving Training, Relocation Allowance, and Transportation and Job Search Allowance benefits in the TAA module. Ensures that all participants are backssed using Career Scope and Florida Ready to Work backssment as directed by First Coast Workforce Development Board Local Operating Procedures. Assists Director of Training and Career Pathways in monitoring and tracking the TAA Program Budget on a monthly basis.
Assists Director of Training and Career Pathways in preparing yearly purchase orders for participant expenditures with the Procurement Manager. Responsible for ensuring all waiver and training and Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance (RTAA) documents are forwarded to the Department of Economic Opportunity Trade Readjustment Act (TRA) Special Payment Unit and posted to the customers Reemployment Assistance file. Monitor, track and authorize all basic and extended TRA payments as needed. Track and maintain the Regional TAA funding allocation to ensure that funding is available for all participants requesting services.
Assists Director of Training and Career Pathways in processing any TAA Supplemental Funding Requests. Responsible for reconciliation of the TAA EF/SERA Quarterly Report, assuring any issues are resolved and documented in EF promptly. Assists Director of Training and Career Pathways with reviewing all NFAs for Training, Case Management, and ADMIN. Responsible for advising Employment Security Representative II (ESR II) on all TAA programmatic updates. Ensure all documents are maintained in each participant’s case file and conduct periodic reviews to ensure for successful monitoring and data validation of records.
Responsible for preparation of TAA participant cases reviewed under quarterly internal audits and annual DEO audits. Assists Director of Training and Career Pathways in reviewing DEO and federal program guidelines to ensure the TAA program is operating in accordance with policies. Responsible for updating the TAA Program Local Operating Procedures as programmatic changes occur. Responsible for monitoring ESR II’s Case Management inputs in EF. Maintain reports and other data required by the local and/or central offices.
Conduct TAA Information Meetings for workers who are covered under a certified petition. Coordinate with other partner programs to ensure rapid response assistance and other information needed is available and presented at the meeting. Maintain a roster of attendees who participated in the TAA meetings and ensure Rapid Response On-site Visit Reports are maintained for all certifications within the administrative area. Responsible for coordinating TAA Rapid Response and Informational Sessions when needed with Rapid Response Manager/Coordinator.
Perform other duties as required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to promote and market Career Center and Trade Adjustment Assistance Program Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective customer service and the ability to provide excellent customer service. Working knowledge/experience using Microsoft applications Skilled in group presentations, workshop instruction and/or facilitation Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous and effective manner.
Knowledge of the basic principles of counseling and case management Ability to conduct effective interviews. Ability to listen effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work independently by planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments. Qualifications: As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.
Minimum: The incumbent must possess or obtain certification as a workforce Professional within one (1) year of employment in the position. Required to travel locally and must furnish own transportation. Working hours: (A) Daily from 8 to 5 (B) Total hours in workweek: 40 (C) Workweek: Monday - Friday Preferred: Professional or nonprofessional experience in areas related to employment security: interviewing, counseling, job placement, aptitude testing and backssments, job development, or job analysis may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center -xyz X). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.
S. Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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