MC Aerial Operations Specialist (23159)

Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Employment Training Supervisor, the Employment Coordinator will coordinate the development of career transition services to the Federal Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Program‑affected workers and businesses. The Employment Coordinator will supervise the BRAC Employment Training Specialist responsible for client case management, represent JobLink at presentations for program applicants, area employers, community groups, training vendors, and State and local agencies; input data; prepare reports; attend meetings; and perform related duties as required. The Coordinator reviews program participant case files to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations, monitors monthly activity reports submitted by the Employment Training Specialist, develops and conducts workshops and other activities to assist employers and job seekers negatively affected by the BRAC program, maintains confidential records, enters data into the computer system, and prepares reports as required by local, State and Federal agencies. The Coordinator provides up‑to‑date information on BRAC and other Federal employment regulations in response to questions from participants and the general public, interacts with BRAC staff in other areas and Project Administrators to facilitate the dissemination of program, project and participant information, makes community‑based presentations to enhance awareness of JobLink and BRAC services, completes required management information forms, participant records and program reports, attends team meetings, and performs other related duties as required. Minimum & Additional Requirements At least three years of experience in personnel placement, employment programs, career‑development counseling, or a related field; completion of college‑level courses in sociology, urban economics, vocational guidance counseling, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of the needs of employers and job seekers at all levels; ability to assess employability; supervisory experience; and ability to successfully market the program and candidates to area employers, knowledge of Department personnel classifications and responsibilities. This is a grant‑funded position through June 30, 2009. Equal Opportunity Statement The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, military status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr