JOB
Join a team of dedicated and community oriented professionals who are working to grow and develop Frederick County’s workforce!
As a proud partner in the American Job Center network, Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) links businesses in need of qualified employees with individuals seeking employment opportunities. We provide comprehensive career management services for job seekers and utilize innovative strategies to help businesses identify and achieve recruitment, retention, and training goals. Our mission is to be the leader in workforce development for Frederick County and contribute to the economic prosperity of the community.
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits; grant-funded; partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies.
This professional position delivers comprehensive employment and training services to adult and dislocated job seekers through Frederick County Workforce Services. The role provides individualized case management, supports customers in identifying career pathways, and connects them with training and employment opportunities. Responsibilities include assessing needs and barriers, coordinating services with community and business partners, ensuring timely and accurate documentation, and meeting program enrollment, service delivery, and performance goals. Work involves tracking progress toward employment and training outcomes to ensure services effectively support job seeker success. Direction is received from the Manager of Employment and Training Programs.
NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
- 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
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15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
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11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
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Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
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Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
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100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
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County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
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Vesting after 5 years of service
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Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
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Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
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Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
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Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan
NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Meet with job seekers to assess career goals, employment readiness, potential barriers to employment, and training needs
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Deliver training and employment services, ensuring quality and adherence to internal policies and state and federal regulations
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Provide case management for all those eligible and enrolled in the grant
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In partnership with job seekers, design employment development plans and support individuals in achieving employment and training goals.
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Assist job seekers with researching training opportunities and navigating training application and enrollment processes.
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Identify and coordinate work-based learning and internship opportunities as a training and employment strategy
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Research and use Labor Market Information (LMI) to assist job seekers in making informed employment and training decisions.
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Assist job seekers with barrier remediation and supportive service requests as needed for successful participation in training or employment.
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Maintain accurate records, complete timely data entry, and prepare required reports in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
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Collaborate with business services staff and remain responsive to business needs, including developing customized recruitment, training initiatives, and talent pipelines.
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Work with specialized populations to support equitable access to training, employment, and career pathway opportunities.
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Network with area businesses, community partners, and service organizations to identify workforce needs, strengthen collaboration, and create job and career opportunities.
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Collaborate with training providers on job seeker training plans and associated costs.
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Participate in outreach events, committees, and community engagement activities; facilitate workshops and presentations as needed.
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Integrate effective strategies that contribute to FCWS organizational goals and performance measures.
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Learn and apply new Workforce Development strategies to meet performance goals.
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Perform other duties as required.
To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Employees in this classification are designated as Non-Essential
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Ability to provide own transportation as needed for meeting and other commitments
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Available for some varied work hours to accommodate meetings or other commitments
EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):
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An evaluation of training and experience
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One or more interviews
