Grants, Statistical Development, and Special Project Specialist (Workforce Development Analyst 2)

The Department of Labor and Industry is on the lookout for a qualified individual to take on the role of Grants, Statistical Development, and Special Project Specialist. This position operates under the general oversight of the Grants, Statistical Development, and Compliance Supervisor, and is pivotal in supporting the daily management of grant programs and the development of statistical data. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in the procurement, evaluation, analysis, and administration of various grants and initiatives, including those from Federal and State sources, as well as discretionary funds, specifically for the Apprenticeship and Training Office and the Department of Labor & Industry. Do not miss the chance to apply today!

In this role, responsibilities will encompass the preparation and presentation of reports and statistical analyses regarding apprenticeship and training initiatives to a diverse array of stakeholders, including state agencies, councils, labor unions, trade associations, joint labor-management groups, educational institutions, high school classes, and civic organizations. The position also involves coordinating and providing technical support in collaboration with partners such as the Comptroller's Office, OIT, Fiscal Agents, grantees, and vendors, ensuring a fully integrated and seamless delivery of grants and contracts to recipients under the Registered Apprenticeship system and various state and federal programs, thereby facilitating the effective administration of grants, monitoring, and reporting of program outcomes in accordance with applicable laws.

Additionally, the role includes contributing to the formulation of policies and procedures aimed at optimizing the use of federal and state funds to implement workforce development programs throughout the Commonwealth. It requires coordinating activities with the apprenticeship database (RAPIDS) and the CWDS systems to showcase best practices in fostering a knowledge and information exchange that integrates registered apprenticeship as a vital workforce development service. Serving as the grant lead for the Office, and under the guidance of the Grants, Statistical Development, and Compliance Supervisor, the individual will assist in coordinating with the Bureau of Workforce Development Administration (BWDA) on all grant-related activities, which includes streamlining the grant administration process, ensuring adherence to grant regulations, managing timelines and deliverables, preparing and overseeing budgets, researching funding opportunities, reviewing grant proposals, educating staff on policies and grant requirements, maintaining grant databases, assessing funding needs, designing grant programs, and drafting grant proposals, modifications, and reports.

Furthermore, the position supports the coordination of ATO statistical data development and grant management data in collaboration with the Center for Workforce Information & Analysis (CWIA) and assists the Data Specialist team with various tasks.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the closest PA CareerLink office (location dependent on that of selected candidate).
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Workforce Development Analyst 1; or
• Two years of experience in performing technical work in a workforce development program, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.