Employment Programs Specialist

Employment Programs Specialist

Salary

$35,702.00 - $61,628.00 Annually

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

WF260057 PSA EXEMPT

Department

Commerce - Workforce WV

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

KANAWHA

Civil Service Type:

Non-Covered - This Position is Not Covered OR Classified Under the DOP Merit System

• Description
• Benefits

Nature of Work

• This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. *
• PLEASE CHECK OTHER INFORMATION SECTION FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY*

WF260057 - Employment Programs Specialist - Kanawha County

EXEMPT POSITION

At WorkForce WV (WFWV), this position is in the Workforce Development, Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) unit. This position will analyze laws and regulations governing the program or specialty area and apply them appropriately to resolve problems and ensure compliance. Interprets laws and regulations governing the program or specialty area for participants and staff. Collaborates on determining the need for changes in procedures, guidelines, and formats aligned with WFWV guidelines. Devises resolutions and changes and monitors success. Accurately writes program manuals, edits and details new procedures, etc. Serves as a liaison fostering effective communication and coordination among various departments and external partners. Please note, this is an exempt position and is not covered under the merit system administered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

AND

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in providing programmatic assistance to staff, users or participants in a program, or experience in customer service, banking, human resources, telemarketing, sales, or hospitality.

OR

Substitution: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute at a rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of required experience.

Other Information

To apply, please send completed Application for Employment to:

WorkForce.HumanResources@wv.gov

• OR-

Human Resources WorkForce West Virginia

1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3, Suite 400

Charleston WV 25305

Please include job posting number WF260057 on your application.

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Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov