Workforce Development Specialist

Salary : $59,966.40 - $84,302.40 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-23198-01
Department: Workforce Development Department (EDA)
Opening Date: 05/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt


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

For a more detailed description, refer to the job description.
The resulting list may be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the Department. Workforce Development offices are located in the San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, and Victorville areas. Some positions may be assigned to out-stationed assignments, including San Bernardino County jails and/or Probation offices.
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. To learn more, visit
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and physical exam prior to appointment.
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Work Schedule: Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

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: OPTION 1:

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.
OPTION 2:

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

Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree along with three (3) years of case management experience working with clients enrolled in employment programs, as well as excellent public speaking skills.
Bilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in both Spanish and English are encouraged to apply. Employees who are assigned to bilingual positions may receive additional compensation. Testing may be required in order to receive bilingual compensation.

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 or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

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

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

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


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San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.


Please review the appropriate * for more information


Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on this application and the responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine if candidates meet minimum requirements and in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is to your benefit to write detailed responses to each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. Experience listed on this questionnaire must be fully detailed in the work experience section of your application. Do not refer to resume .

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Location Assignment: Indicate below which Workforce Development Office (AJCC) you are willing to accept employment. Note: Failure to accept an interview or job based on location will results in removal from the eligibility list.

• East Valley: San Bernardino
• West Valley: Rancho Cucamonga
• High Desert: Victorville

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Education: Indicate which option you meet the minimum qualifications.

• I HAVE thirty (30) semester or (45 quarter) units of completed accredited college/university coursework in business/public administration, education, human/behavioral/social science, or another relevant field.
• I DO NOT have the required education listed above.

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Education/Coursework: If you have a Associate Degree or higher indicate your degree(s) below and be sure to fully complete the Education section of your application. Example: Associate's Degree in Business Administration. If you do not possess a degree, please list your completed qualifying coursework. Be sure to include the following: Name of School, Course Title, Course Number, Number of Units, Type of Units (semester or quarter). Example: SBVC, Intro to Psych, Psych 101, 3 sem units. Transcripts may be attached to the application in lieu of listing coursework in this section. Applicants may upload them into the attachments section of the application.


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Experience: Indicate which option you meet the minimum qualifications.
NOTE: Your experience must also be indicated in the work history section of the application.

• I HAVE one (1) year of experience engaged in employment search, facilitation, and case management activities in one of the following client-based or related workforce program.
• I HAVE two (2) years of experience engaged in employment search and/or career counseling in a public or private organization.
• I DO NOT meet either option above.

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Qualifying Experience: Indicate the client-based program(s) in which you possess at least one (1) year of experience engaged in employment search, facilitation, and/or case management. Check all that apply.

• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
• Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
• CalWorks Employment Services
• Regional Occupational Program (ROP)
• Job Corps
• Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
• Wagner-Peyser Act
• Department of Labor Welfare-to-Work
• Other
• None

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Employment/Workforce Development Programs: Indicate the employers(s) where you gained experience in employment and/or workforce development programs. Include name of employer, your job title, dates of employment, and relevant job duties, Ensure this information is included and fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application. If none, indicate "N/A".
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Career Training Services: Describe your experience providing career planning, employment coaching, and career guidance services. Identify the program and employer for each example. If none, indicate "N/A".
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Special skills : Indicate in which areas you have at least one (1) year of experience. Check all that apply.

• Case Management
• Public Speaking
• Employment Counseling
• Educational Counseling
• Other
• None of the Above

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email : As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.) Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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