Job Description Summary
Department - Community & Workforce Development Job Description
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5811 - Community & Workforce Specialist I
Salary Grade: 5
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $20.72 - $24.34 Per Hour
Pay Range: $20.72 - $27.97 Per Hour
Range Explanation:
Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
Community & Workforce Development Department is recruiting to fill the position of Community & Workforce Specialist I. This is a full-time regular classified position supporting the Summer Youth Program and the Youth One-Stop Center, which serve youth ages 14–24. Responsibilities include answering and directing phone calls, performing data entry, maintaining filing systems, and providing customer service and assistance to families and community members.
This position schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Community & Workforce Development Department works with vulnerable populations and minors. A Level one Fingerprint Clearance Card, a Criminal History Self Disclosure Affidavit, and a Central Registry background check are requirements for employment.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Participates in the day-to-day operational and support activities of a functional program or work unit within the Community & Workforce Development Department;
Provides direct services urgently and compassionately to Community & Workforce Development clients, which may include working with clients via phone, email, online, or in person;
Assesses the needs of community members and provides guidance on appropriate resources based on individual needs;
Matches qualified candidates with resources, coaching, or support related to employment, education, or financial assistance;
Represents the program or work unit at community events and in meetings with County personnel and/or community partners;
Provides administrative and other support essential to the completion of program or work unit objectives;
Communicates with and participates in program activities in coordination with other County departments and community partners;
Provides input to management in the development of program goals and objectives;
Manages and maintains records of program participants and their progress;
Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Community & Workforce Development Department and Pima County.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree from an accredited college, university or technical school in management, public or business administration or a field related as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
One year of experience with Pima County as a Community & Workforce Technician I or II or similar Pima County position, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the…