Workforce Development Specialist II (FFTL)

Job ID: 2605524 | Advertisement closes 10/29/2026 (11:59 PM ET) | Hiring Agency: Education & Labor Cabinet, Department of Workforce Development | Location: 1324 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011 USA

About the role

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 searching for a new career path, including assistance with unemployment insurance, business downsizing, labor market information, job postings, and recruiting and training.

This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position, paid entirely through a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification and is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. FFTL employees are eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.

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 employment service participants.
• Provides assistance to employers with developing job orders and making job referrals.
• Keeps a daily log of services.
• Promotes employment services through interactions with other public, private, and state agencies through job fairs and special ads.
• Works in resource room assisting customers with unemployment insurance claims; addresses questions or concerns via in-person and phone.
• Conducts workshops for job seekers to help develop job search techniques, resume writing, and interview skills.

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete training, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.

The Education and Labor Cabinet participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify will only be used once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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.

Substitutions

• A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
• 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

None.

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Pay and Schedule

• Pay Grade 12
• Salary: $3,087.50 Monthly
• Employment Type: Executive Branch, Full Time, Eligible for Overtime Pay
• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (18A)

For questions about this advertisement, contact Jane Myers at JANEE.MYERS@KY.GOV or 502-764-2687.