Accelerated Credentialing to Employment ( 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
Key Responsibilities
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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.
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.
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this position is someone who:
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Is a Veteran. A copy of your DD-214 must be uploaded to the application.
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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.
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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.
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Is willing to work at one of the three listed office locations.
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Is willing to travel up to 10%, including some overnight travel.
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Possesses a valid State of Utah Driver's License.
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Exercises articulate communication skills and innovative problem-solving skills.
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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 –
720 S 200 E
Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
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.
