What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Services Manager 2 (PCN 07-5177) position at State of Alaska?
Job Description
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Employment and Training Services, is recruiting for an
Employment Services Manager 2 located in Ketchikan!
No Cover Letter Required!This position is in the Supervisory Unit (SS) at a Range 18.
What You Will Be Doing:
The Employment Services Manager 2 (Job Center Manager) is responsible for overseeing the delivery of employment and business services in the Ketchikan area, to include planning, organizing, scheduling and directing staff performing program functions. The position directly supervises 2 staff in the job center, setting task priorities, assigning and reviewing work, instructing, coaching and training staff while building a strong team. The incumbent works closely with local partners in the community to ensure that division and partner services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) are available and accessible to Alaskans.
Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Employment and Training Services' (DETS) mission is to provide labor exchange, employment and training services, and unemployment insurance to Alaskans and Alaska businesses to advance opportunities for employment and provide economic stability for communities in Alaska. The Ketchikan Job Center team is a dynamic professional staff, with diverse roles and expertise, cross-trained to work together for the development of a successful workforce. Our core values are Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, Customer Service, Communication, Excellence, Training and Creativity.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
The Department of Labor & Workforce Development has multiple promotional opportunities, and we pride ourselves on developing our staff for career advancement. Supervisors work a 40-hour workweek, with some flexibility in scheduling the workday. The State of Alaska offers generous paid leave, health benefits and a comprehensive retirement plan.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This uniquely rewarding position is located in the heart of Ketchikan. This Job Center has plenty of free parking and is surrounded by restaurants and grocery stores, which makes getting out of the office for lunch or a short break very convenient and time efficient. The daily work environment is dynamic and full of variety with ever-changing priorities and assignments. This customer service-oriented role involves extensive contact with the public to explain procedures, services, and/or requirements relating to employment services and training services provided through the Alaska Job Center Network.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:- Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
- Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
- Integrity/Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecsMinimum Qualifications
Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions
This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:- Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
- Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
- Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
- Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of professional experience supervising subordinate staff providing employment or eligibility services, counseling, interviewing, and training; conducting skills assessments; making referrals to community support services; and/or assisting individuals apply for federal/state financial assistance or benefits.
Special Note
“Competencies” means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
“Typically gained by” means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.Additional Required Information
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY**
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency to measure and describe an applicant’s level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The four proficiency levels are: Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW
- A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s).
- A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.
- Copies of post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet the minimum qualifications.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply” page.Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. If you’re experiencing problems attaching to your application, or if you simply had forgotten, you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment. If you’re unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option, please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, “see resume” or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
BARGAINING UNIT
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, you must mark that it does not apply to you.MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPasswordEEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to: recruitment.services@alaska.govFor applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska
Contact Information
Melinda Otieno
Employment Services Manager 3
Phone: 907-465-2987
melinda.otieno@alaska.gov