Workforce Development Specialist

The Job

The Workforce Development Department (WDD) is recruiting for Workforce Development Specialists (WDS) to work directly with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program participants providing employment and training services. Key responsibilities may include:

• Interviewing, screening, and counseling customers regarding employment
• Enhancing customers' job search and interview skills
• Facilitating motivational and employment-related training workshops
• Referring individuals for vocational assessment and counseling
• Evaluating vocational interests, education, and experience for program placement
• Accurately completing time sensitive reporting and data entry
• Forming strong relationships with partners in order to better serve customers

About the Department: The San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department (WDD) operates programs under the guidance of the Workforce Development Board, funded by the Department of Labor's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The America's Job Centers of California (AJCCs) are strategically located in the East Valley, West Valley and High Desert Regions of the County. WDD implements comprehensive strategies to meet the needs of local businesses for a skilled workforce, while creating opportunities for workers to prepare for and enter into well paid careers.

Excellent Benefits: The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet BOTH the Education requirement and one (1) of the Experience requirements.

Education: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed accredited college/university coursework in business/public administration, education, human/behavioral/social science, or another relevant field. An unofficial transcript must be submitted with the application unless a qualifying bachelor's or associate's degree has been conferred.

AND - Experience: One (1) year of experience engaged in employment search, facilitation, and case management activities in one of the following client-based programs: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or equivalent, CalWORKS Employment Services, Regional Occupational Program (ROP), Job Corps, Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), Wagner-Peyser Act, Department of Labor Welfare to Work Program, or related workforce program.

OR - Two (2) years of experience engaged in employment search and/or career counseling in a public or private organization.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Priority Application Review: Applications received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2026 will be included in the first review/processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply asap as recruitment may close at anytime once sufficient qualified applications are received.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.