Workforce Development Specialist

This position is located under the United States Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Boston Regional Office. This position is inside the bargaining unit.

Duties for this position include: Manages a grant portfolio within assigned program area(s) of moderate to high complexity, scope, and impact, and conducts the day-to-day grant management for the grants within his/her portfolio. Performs analyses of grant-related data, policy and program issues and applies problem solving techniques to address issues. Provides compliance assistance and ensures grantees deliver agreed upon products and services, achieves negotiated performance outcomes, and operates in accordance with programmatic, administrative, and budgetary requirements. Conducts on-site compliance monitoring reviews and Enhanced Desk Monitoring Reviews of grantees to evaluate the grantee's progress towards meeting the goals specified in the grant agreement with Department of Labor (DOL) Employment & Training Administration (ETA). Assesses the quality of the program and services. Ensures that grant activities are being conducted in compliance with the grant management and applicable Federal regulations. Develops comprehensive knowledge of ETA programs and applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and ETA standard operating procedures. Engages in on-going communication with grantees in order to identify and resolve issues. Assists in the development of policy guidance and technical assistance resources for ETA grantees and workforce system stakeholders. Prepares monitoring reports upon the completion of a monitoring review.

There is no education substitution at the GS-12 level.