Unemployment Insurance Program Specialist

U.S. Department of Labor
Washington, DC, USA
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Job Description

Unemployment Insurance Program Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration


 08/20/2021 to 09/02/2021

Service

Competitive

Pay scale & grade

GS 12

Salary

$77,488 to $122,884 per year

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

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Location

Location Negotiable After Selection, United States

Many vacancies

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Telework eligible

Yes as determined by agency policy

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This job is open to

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

The public

U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to all US Citizens and ICTAP/CTAP eligibles. Also advertised as job #MS-21-DAL-ETA-181 for status applicants, to be considered for each vacancy, apply to BOTH jobs.

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Announcement number

DE-21-DAL-ETA-181

Control number

611692700

Duties

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Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. The position requires the performance of a variety of program-related assignments in one or more Unemployment Insurance (UI) lines of work in the context of the broader workforce system.

This position is inside the bargaining unit.

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Responsibilities

Supports the provision of program technical assistance and guidance to regional staff, grantees, and other stakeholder groups on specific Unemployment Insurance (UI) program activities and/or legislative initiatives.

Works collaboratively to support administration and oversight of UI programs, grants, and contracts and assists in coordination and collaboration with programs of other Federal agencies.

Conducts and completes studies for the development of operational guidelines and training materials.

Contacts officials of other organizations to advise on problems and render technical assistance.

Serves as a UI program specialist; reviews Federal and State UI laws, regulations and administrative procedures to determine grantee compliance with legal requirements or the review and analysis of project plans and proposals to determine compliance with legal requirements and/or responsiveness to the needs of the customers.

Supports and participates in UI projects and program issues of broad impact, including new initiatives and projects to strengthen, facilitate, and integrate programs; participates in special projects, ongoing analyses, investigations and initiatives that have high priority for high level management, this may involve producing analyses and written reports; participating in program reviews; and developing or fostering cross-agency programs.