Internal/External Recruitment

OES-223 (Rev. 11-99)

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RECRUITMENT VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT #: 3523 DATE ISSUED: August 15, 2011 CLOSING DATE: August 23, 2011 JOB FAMILY DESCRIPTOR: Workforce Services Specialist, W10C LEVEL: III PIN: 29001064 LOCATION: Okmulgee Workforce Office PAY BAND: I ANNUAL HIRING RATE: $26,965.79 CATEGORY: Professional # OF VACANCIES: 1 SUPERVISORY POSITION: No CAREER PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITY: Yes  No  Position may be underfilled LEVEL: II PAY BAND: H ANNUAL HIRING RATE: $25,349.63 LEVEL: I PAYBAND: F ANNUAL HIRING RATE: $21,999.01

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Level I requirements at this level include knowledge of current economic & social problems; of human relations; of community & social service providers; of the principles of interviewing; of social assistance requirements; of veterans preference requirements; & of applicable laws, rules & policies. Ability is required to deal effectively & courteously with people; & to exercise good judgment in evaluating eligibility requirements: Level II requirements at this level include knowledge of one-stop work force initiatives. Ability is required to exercise good management in evaluating case management situations; to make decisions; & to present ideas & facts effectively & accurately: Level III requirements at this level include knowledge of the U.S. Department of Labor one-stop workforce initiative as it pertains to the collaboration of numerous partners providing employment supportive core services to enhance Oklahoma’s workforce; of laws & regulations of public employment service, unemployment compensation, job training, & social services programs. Ability is required to interpret state & federal laws & regulations pertaining to veterans programs, social services, & employment & training activities; & to understand economic trends, social service programs, & psychology, & to anticipate, identify & resolve problems. Education and Experience Level I Requirements at this level require three years of experience in employment services, career or vocational guidance & counseling, personnel, recruitment, training, customer services or social services related work; or an equivalent combination of education & experience substituting thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university for each year of the required work experience; Level II requirements at this level include those identified in Level I plus one additional year of qualifying experience; Level III requirements at this level consist of those identified in Level II plus one additional year of qualifying experience. SPECIAL QULAIFICATIONS: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: See attached Critical Tasks. PLEASE ATTACH OPM 4-B BEFORE RETURNING TO PERSONNEL In accordance with rule number 530:10-11-55(a) all promoted employees will serve a six (6) month trial period before such promotion shall become final. OESC Employees: Interested applicants must submit a completed Application (Form OES-222) and OPM 4-B to Human Resources by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Faxes are accepted. Instructions on completion of OPM 4-B can be found in your OESC handbook, Section 206.03. External Applicants: (Current Classified State Employees, Reinstatements, etc.)  Interested applicants must submit a completed OPM 4-B along with a cover sheet that contains the following information: (1) daytime phone number (2) home mailing address (3) current e-mail addres and (4) current classification and code / or previous classification and code. All of the above must be submitted to the OESC Personnel Division by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Faxes are accepted.  Applicants must submit their three (3) most recent service evaluations. Additional information will not be accepted by Personnel or forwarded to OPM after the closing date. Applicants are responsible for providing detailed information regarding work experience and education as required on the OPM 4-B. Applicants should pay strict attention to the required qualifications listed on the job announcement. Contact Person: Alayna Wylie, HR Management Specicalist OESC (405) 962-7594 FAX (405) 557-5489

OES-1531 (7-92) CRITICAL TASKS

ANNOUNCEMENT #: 3523 SUPERVISOR: RuthAnn Smith

JOB TITLE: Workforce Services Specialist III, W10C SUPERVISORY POSITION: No (possible under-fill)

Factors to be considered will include performance tasks as well as additional criteria if any. Critical factors shall be rated based on a review of the application package, personnel file, and the interview equally. The following factors will be considered by the interview panel and/or supervisor:

Knowledge of Job Applied For Relevant Education and Experience Interpersonal Skills Communication Ability

CRITICAL/ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE TASKS WEIGHT OF TASK Takes, writes, & oversees job orders. Responsible for processing job orders from employers. Ensuring job descriptions are concise, wording is easily understood & all required information is obtained from employer. Job orders are to be entered 30% following guidelines set forth in the Back to Basics Guide.

* Approximate percent of time spent = 30% Assist applicants with registration process. Answers questions as needed. Performs pre-assessments & uses other tools to help develop a Basic Employment Plan for each 30% applicant. Assists clients in the job seeking process by using Service Link & other on- line job information systems to aid in career search. Assist in resume building, use of self-assessment tools & other software programs available.

* Approximate percent of time spent = 30% Act as liaison between employer & job seeker by the recruitment & screening process. Provide staff assisted referrals to customers; ensuring only qualified applicants are 30% referred to employers. View applicant records & resumes, initiate veteran & non- veteran computer search lists of assigned job order upon receipt of job order to insure qualified veterans are contacted for priority referral.

* Approximate percent of time spent = 30% Provide backup for resource room/recieption functions, Welcoming Unit functions and for Skills Development Unit functions as needed. 10%

* Approximate percent of time spent = 10%

ADDITIONAL FACTORS WHICH WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE OPENING:

* The time spent on any task may vary according to workload or demand of position.