846803-EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE II - 40046028 Date: Feb 24, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 846803 Agency: Commerce Working Title: 846803-EMPLOYMENT SECURITY REPRESENTATIVE II - 40046028 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 40046028 Salary: 33,760.00 Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Our Organization and Mission: Florida Commerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters. In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at Florida Commerce for positions that fit their skill sets Florida Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.) Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/ The Work You Will Do: This position performs professional and administrative work in a workforce career center setting, providing services to job-seekers and/or employers. This position specializes in providing individual or group vocational or employment counseling services in a One-Stop Center responsible for providing individualized or group specialized counseling services to targeted/contracted groups (e.g. dislocated workers, veterans, welfare transition participants, etc.) using standardized counseling techniques which will assist customers in deciding on vocational goals and employability plans for entrance into employment. The Difference You Will Make: You will assist Palm Beach County residents obtain wages to be self-sufficient and sustainable through training and employment. You will utilize your skills by offering a broad range of employment programs and career consulting services that make it easier for job seekers to find new employment or transition to a new career. Florida Commerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must. How You Will Grow: Florida Commerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Training is made available throughout the year and on request with our Office of Human Resources Training and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee: + Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities. + Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work. + Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills. + Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of Florida Commerce’s available resources and tools. + Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks. These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience. Where You Will Work: Palm Beach County has almost 50 miles of sandy beaches, numerous golf courses for the golf enthusiast, and home to Gilded Age mansions that have tunnels that lead to the shore. Palm Beach County leads in agricultural productivity including the production of nurseries, vegetables, and sugar cane and is sometimes referred as the “Winter Vegetable Capital” in the nation. Palm Beach County is also known for: + Palm Beach State College + “A” rated K-12 school district + Home to two Universities, Florida Atlantic (FAU) public, and Palm Beach Atlantic (PBA) private + Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida Visit Discover The Palm Beaches (https://www.thepalmbeaches.com/) to learn more. WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS! * State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option) * Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com ) * Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year * Annual and Sick Leave Benefits * Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required) * Flexible Spending Accounts * Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities) * Ongoing comprehensive training provided * Career Growth * Highly skilled, professional environment For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . * We care about the success of our employees. * We care about the success of our clients. * We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves. * A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees. Pay : $33,760.00/Annually Your Specific Responsibilities: + Provide job placement assistance and refer customers to job openings, training opportunities, and other employment-related services as appropriate. + Provide labor market information, orientations, and/or other employment-related subjects and refer customers to supportive services as appropriate. + Assist applicants to register as appropriate and interview clients for job assistance or benefits within a case management structure. + Interview and assess customer needs, job skills, education, knowledge, and abilities. + Conduct comprehensive and specialized assessments of eligible persons and develop an individual employment plan to identify the employment goals, appropriate objectives, and services for participants that will lead to sustained careers and lasting self-sufficiency as needed. + Performs work and records activity and customer information in the current database system. + Monitors job openings and verifies referral results with employers. + Provide instructions and assistance to customers utilizing services, systems, and information available in the Resource Room, along with other related computer data and programs. + Performs other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Ability to promote and market the department and the Career Center. + Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing. + Knowledge of the basic principles of counseling and case management, + Working knowledge/experience using Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. + Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. + Ability to work effectively as part of a team, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. + Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. + Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner. + Ability to conduct effective interviews. + Ability to listen effectively. + Ability to work independently by planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments. + Ability to prepare reports to include recording, evaluating, and analyzing data. Qualifications: As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. The incumbent must possess or obtain certification as a Workforce Professional Tier 1 within 6 months of employment in the position. Preferred: Professional or nonprofessional experience in employment, interviewing, counseling, job placement, job development, or job analysis. Possess the ability to utilize state workforce development databases and possess the ability to utilize the Internet to conduct research and obtain data. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or PeopleFirst Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33406 Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach Nearest Secondary Market:Miami