Business Services Specialist

The Job

The Workforce Development Department is recruiting for Business Services Specialists, who serve as the initial point of contact in engaging businesses, organizations, education, and government agencies. Business Services Specialists conduct outreach; work with special populations; build relationships, synthesize and recommend resources; and implement and monitor outcomes of a variety of workforce development programs.

The list established from this recruitment can be used to fill other vacancies as they occur throughout the County, with locations in the San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, and Victorville areas.

For a more detailed description, refer to the Business Services Specialist job description.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Workforce Development Department (WDD) operates programs under the guidance of the Workforce Development Board, funded by the Department of Labor’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The America’s Job Centers of California (AJCCs) are strategically located in the East Valley, West Valley and High Desert Regions of the County. WDD implements comprehensive strategies to meet the needs of local businesses for a skilled workforce, while creating opportunities for workers to prepare for and enter into well paid careers.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

Travel: Extensive travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license is required at time of appointment and must be maintained. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.

Availability: Position may require occasional weekend and evening work, as well as out of town conferences.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet BOTH the Education requirement AND one (1) Experience option.

EDUCATION:
Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university in business/public administration, education, communications, human/behavioral/social science, or other relevant field.

A list of coursework or unofficial transcript must be submitted with the application if a degree (as listed above) has not been conferred.

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EXPERIENCE OPTION 1:
Eighteen (18) months of (full-time equivalent) experience performing duties equivalent to a Business Services Representative with the County of San Bernardino, which includes experience marketing WIOA services to employers, such as on the job training programs, working with MOU partners and special populations, rapid responses, business to business connections, and work site agreements.
EXPERIENCE OPTION 2:
Two (2) years of (full-time equivalent) experience conducting business outreach services marketing WIOA services to employers, which includes in-person visits and providing business solutions and resources.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree or higher, have a passion to service the community, experience and knowledge of business trends, providing business services, and interacting with business executives, owners, managers, and local agencies. Displaying exceptional organizational and time management, able to articulate and foster communication and collaboration of all stakeholders. Presenter public speaking skills are also highly desired.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire; resumes will not be reviewed. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.

This recruitment is open on a Continuous basis and may close at any time.

Be sure to include any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements in both your application and Supplemental Questionnaire, as both will be used to evaluate your qualifications.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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