Business Services Representative (Program Analyst 1) – Permanent Opportunity in Redmond

Job Description :

Are you a self-starter with a passion for workforce development? Do you have the ability to build sustainable professional relationships and promote our agency’s mission and vision?

If so, please consider joining our team! Two permanent positions available!

At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement.

We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences.

What You Will be Doing :

This position will support the development, implementation and evaluation of a demand-driven business services program within a dynamic environment.

Use marketing, liaison and project management skills to collaborate with businesses, economic development, and workforce system leadership and staff to integrate effective business services across the broader workforce system.

Act autonomously and exhibit critical and independent thinking skills with little direct supervision. Serve target populations and connect them to employers, On-the-Job Training opportunities, and employment opportunities.

In this role you will :

Coordinate with business leaders, local board staff, Regional Solutions Centers, workforce partners, economic development, and training providers to market industry driven training opportunities and talent development options.

Develop, coordinate, and implement recruitment practices to meet the sector strategy objectives.

Conduct research into effective business services, industry trends, and best practices. Prepare reports and submit recommendations to B&ES management.

Develop a close relationship with a business to ensure the workforce system is single point of contact to meet their needs for recruitment, selection and referral of trade affected job seekers for job listings.

Identify training needs and opportunities that will align targeted job seeker skills with employer needs.

Train employers and partner staff on the criteria, requirements, and philosophy of various programs such as employer tax credits / incentives and hiring of trade affected customer groups.

To provide program coverage, travel throughout Deschutes County, Jefferson County and Crook County is required when needed.

Redmond is the base location and an Oregon Employment vehicle may be provided for use to all non-base locations; travel will be reimbursed to all non-base locations when using a personal vehicle.

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What We Are Looking For (Desired Attributes) :

REQUIRED : Attach a cover letter and a resume . Please specify the below Desired Attributes that you possess in your cover letter and specify qualifications within your resume.

Generic cover letters and / or resumes that do not address the requested desired attributes below will be graded as non-responsive.

Desired Attributes-

Prior Staffing, Recruitment, Job Development, Outreach / Service Promotion experience preferred.

Demonstrated time management skills.

Demonstrated experience in contacting community resources, businesses, and building partnerships with key internal customers.

REQUIRED : Demonstrated ability to be a highly engaged, energetic and influential member of an inter-organizational team of workforce partners.

Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.

Required Minimum Qualifications :

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills;

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

What’s in it for You?

A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.

Rewarding work in a fast-paced, creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.

A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking.

This policy applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training.

Work / life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a

If you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you may benefit from the (PSLF) . PSLF allows you to make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

PSLF student loan debt may be forgiven. OED positions may qualify for PSLF, please visit the website for more information and / or verification.