Workforce Development Specialist II (FFTL)

Advertisement Closes: 7/4/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) Identifier: 2603142 Position: Workforce Development Specialist II (FFTL) Pay Grade: 12 Salary: $3,087.50 Monthly Employment Type: Executive Branch | Full Time | Eligible for Overtime Pay | 18A | 37.5 hrs/week Location: 600 W Cedar Street, Louisville, KY 40202 USA Description The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment services, unemployment insurance, and disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find work, and maintain economic stability. It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces. The Career Development Office provides workforce services to Kentuckians who are unemployed, under‑employed, or seeking a new career path. Services include assistance with unemployment insurance, business downsizing, labor market information, job postings, recruiting, and training. This is a federally funded time‑limited (FFTL) position. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An FFTL employee is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification and is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified employee in a permanent position. Confidentiality This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate must safeguard and secure all confidential information, complete required training, sign acknowledgements, and comply with all policies and statutes regarding confidentiality both during and after employment. Key Responsibilities Assists job seekers in need of services, makes referrals, monitors their progress, and performs case management and follow‑up services. Develops employability plans based on vocational aptitudes, interests, and work experience. Works with employers to promote the benefits of employment services and to solicit potential job opportunities for participants. Provides assistance to employers with developing job orders and making job referrals; maintains a daily log of services. Promotes employment services through interactions with other public, private, and state agencies, including job fairs and special advertisements. Works in the resource room assisting customers with unemployment insurance claims; addresses questions and concerns in person and by phone. Conducts workshops for job seekers to help develop job search techniques, resume writing, and interview skills. Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Excellent time management skills Ability to multitask and work under pressure Minimum Requirements Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Experience, Training, or Skills: One year of experience in reviewing, monitoring, determining eligibility for, and/or administering employment service or unemployment insurance programs, or experience in education, public administration, business, human services, military, human resources, or a related field. Substitute Education for Experience: A master’s degree will substitute for one year of the required experience. Substitute Experience for Education: Work experience in workforce programs such as WIOA, employment services, and/or unemployment insurance programs or experience in education, public administration, business, human services, military, human resources, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis. Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.): NONE Working Conditions Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Kentucky