ACE Employment Specialist
FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $20.05 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Breanna Granger | [email protected] | 801-526-4337
Application Deadline – 7/26/2026*
- This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We encourage candidates to submit their application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Key Responsibilities
**This position is open to Veterans of the U.S. armed forces only.**
Veteran Employment Services within the division of Workforce Development (WDD) at the Department of Workforce
Services (DWS) is seeking a self-motivated and highly skilled individual to fill an Accelerated Credentialing to
Employment (ACE) Employment Specialist position. They will do a great deal of outreach to area employers, members
of the Active Component, actively drilling members of the National Guard and Reserve and their respective spouses. The
position focus is to assist our qualifying customers in overcoming barriers to employment or better employment by
assisting them in attaining certifications, licenses using their military training and or experience, or by assisting them
with short-term training and other programs and services with in DWS. ACE Outreach Specialists also reach out and
sustain relationships with Veteran Service Organizations, local clergy and non-profit organizations, and other partner
agencies to find customers that may need or could utilize DWS services. In addition to those areas of focus this position
will have a focus on local Veteran homeless population and recently released incarcerated Veterans as they transition.
Qualifications
Principal Duties:
The ACE Outreach Specialist performs the following tasks:
Helping Utah Veterans, currently serving service members and spouses overcome barriers to employment by assisting with job search techniques, resume writing, work readiness and interviewing skills identifying and translating skills and training obtained through military service to civilian careers.
Assisting and maintaining relationships through partnerships and employers with emphasis on our state homeless Veteran population and those incarcerated Veterans recently or preparing to be released.
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who:
Is a Veteran. A copy of your DD-214 must be uploaded to the application.
Has working knowledge of the Active Component, National Guard and Reserve and their unique missions and organizations.
Has a good understanding of Workforce Development Division (WDD) programs to include Accelerated Credentialing to Employment, WIOA, Connections and the DOL/JVSG Grant.
Has 3+ years case management experience.
Has 3+ years dedicated outreach working with Veteran Service Organizations, non-profit, employers, local or state agencies or clergies that assist with employment, homelessness and/or incarcerated Veterans.
Is willing to work some nights, weekends and holidays when required.
Is willing to travel up to 10%, including some overnight travel.
Possesses a valid State of Utah Driver's License.
Exercises articulate communication skills and innovative problem-solving skills.
Can create Veteran, Education and Community Partnerships geared towards significant numbers of Veteran/Spouse job seekers registering on jobs.utah.gov and/or an increase in Veteran, currently serving military members, and spouse employment.
About the Role
Location –
480 27th St
Ogden, UT, 84401
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service
Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:
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Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
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Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
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Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
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Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
The Agency
The mission of Workforce Services is to strengthen Utah's communities by supporting the economic stability and quality of our workforce. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.
EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.
