Employment Program Representative

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Under the supervision of Employment Program Manager I, the Employment Program Representative-Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (EPR-DVOP) Specialist assists veteran customers faced with significant barriers to employment through the delivery method of self-service, facilitated self-help, and staff-assisted intensive services. Promotes the programs and services offered by the Employment Development Department-Workforce Services Branch to job seekers, employers, workforce partners, and other community stakeholders. Provides employment services to veteran job seekers and recruitment assistance to employers following prescribed workforce policies and procedures. Prepares and makes formal presentations regarding EDD-Workforce Services, benefits and features of CalJOBSSM to veterans, and engages audiences to utilize the America's Job Centers of California as a one-stop for employment and training services. Follow guidance under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Wagner-Peyser Act and primarily the Jobs for Veterans' State Grant (JVSG) funded activities.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work with the public, analyze customer needs, coordinate job fairs/events, apply marketing skills, identify solutions, and pay attention to detail, then this is the job for you.

The Workforce Services Branch (WSB) supports EDD's goals by connecting our customers to a comprehensive range of employment and training services in collaboration with partnership organizations, state and local municipalities throughout numerous America's Job Center of CaliforniaSM locations. With work playing such a pivotal role in our lives, WSB understands achieving a work-life balance has become essential to our culture. As a result, WSB offers a hybrid workforce environment with some telework availability for our employees. If your secret to happiness is helping others, come help us foster participation with our customers by sharing the benefits of our services are improving the lives of Californians

This position may require travel or be assigned to another office within the Cluster.

Per the Governor's Office of California, the Employment Development Department is considered an essential department. This position requires local in-person workload, though some telework may be available. This position's office follows the recommended safety guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Center of Disease Control (CDC).

Positions exist in Oceanside ARU 146

If you have questions about the actual position, please contact the "Hiring Unit Contact" listed below under Contact Information.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
Customer Service in an office environment. Occasional and overnight travel will be required.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC

Position #(s):

Working Title:
Employment Program Representative

Classification:
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE $3, $4,559.00 A
$4, $5,180.00 B
$4, $5,948.00 C

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
San Diego County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.
Department Website:

Special Requirements
Must be a Qualified Veteran or Eligible Spouse . Must submit a copy of their DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as well as any supporting documentation administered by The Department of Veterans Affairs showing service-connected disability (if applicable). Applications received without the required forms will not be considered.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions' section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/27/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Employment Development Department
Attn: Job Control #
Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54
PO Box
Sacramento , CA

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Employment Development Department
Attn: Job Control #
EDD/Human Resource Services Division (6th floor solar)
722 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other -
  A DD 214 is required and must be included. Must be a qualified Veteran or eligible spouse.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
  
  Please submit a Statement of Qualifications typed with a maximum of two (2) pages.
  
• Describe your background, experience, knowledge, and or/training as it relates to the duty statement.
• Describe your experience with developing appealing presentation materials. Provide a specific example of what made the materials engaging and how did you know your audience understood the information being communicated.
• Describe your experience in analyzing program needs and collecting data. Give an example of a process you improved with supporting results."

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Must be adaptable, flexible, reason logically, comprehend written material, interpret and apply instructions. Be an effective communicator & good public speaking skills; Be customer service focused; Be organized and ability to work as a team and independently; Have proficient computer & Video Conferencing skills (Microsoft Office, Zoom, Teams). Gain confidence of customers, employers, community members; and be sensitive to community groups. Class C driver's license.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Hiring Unit Contact:
Carla Reed-Johnson

Carla.Reed-

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer

California Relay Service: TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Background Investigation Requirement

The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.

The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).

The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.

Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey

Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

Post and Bid Information

This is a Post & Bid Position which means eligible Post & Bid candidates will have first consideration. However, if no Post & Bid candidates apply, this position will be open for consideration to all interested candidates.

Post and Bid Candidates who are current employees of EDD, in the classification of EPR, with permanent status and who meet all requirements of the posted position, including any special requirements (language skills, veterans status, etc.) may fax or email your DE 855 P&B application to or to .CA.GOV . For current Post and Bid positions and filing period dates, please refer to the Post and Bid Intranet web page. You must be signed in to the EDDNet site to access this webpage.

Non Post and Bid Candidates who are current state employees with status in the above classification, eligible for lateral transfer from an equivalent class, or eligible for a Training & Development Assignment, former state employees who can reinstate into the above class, or persons who are reachable on a current employment list for the classification. All interested applicants, please refer to the "Application Instructions" section for more information.

POST AND BID INFORMATION:

Location: Oceanside ARU 146.

Employment Program Representative Post and Bid Doc#

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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