Procedures Development Specialist II

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Procedures Development Specialist II
Pay Grade14
Salary
$4,229.56 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workforce Development
Location
500 Mero Street, 1st Fl
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforcedevelopment, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. The Cabinetprovides education and training programs, employment and reemployment services, unemployment insurance, anddisability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find work, and maintain economic stability.It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with labor marketneeds and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces.
The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation empowers individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, achieveeconomic self-sufficiency and independence, and to contribute back to society. We also help businesses andemployers recruit, retain, and accommodate employees with disabilities.
We are seeking a Procedures Development Specialist II to provide expert assistance in the analysis of federaland state laws and regulations to determine the impact on agency programs. Develops and implements operationalpolicies and procedures for defining program effectiveness. Responds to complex inquiries requiring in-depthresearch of program policy. Writes and recommends operational procedures manuals; and performs other duties asrequired.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate the research, analysis, development, revision, and implementation of agency policies, procedures,administrative regulations, and operational guidance across the five divisions. Evaluate federal and statelaws, regulations, executive directives, and agency priorities to determine programmatic and fiscal impacts,recommend policy changes, and ensure compliance with the Rehabilitation Act, Workforce Innovation andOpportunity Act (WIOA), and other applicable requirements.
• Analyze agency programs, operational processes, statistical data, financial information, and systemfunctionality to identify deficiencies, trends, and opportunities for improvement. Studies and evaluate theimpact of proposed policy or procedural changes. Recommend corrective actions to improve programeffectiveness, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for staff across all divisions by interpreting policies, procedures,statutes, regulations, and administrative requirements. Respond to complex inquiries from agency leadership,field staff, providers, partner agencies, and stakeholders through in-depth research and analysis. Preparewritten guidance, policy interpretations, and recommendations regarding program eligibility, service delivery,fiscal requirements, and operational procedures.
• Draft and maintain policy manuals, procedural guidance, administrative regulations, state plan content andrelated documentation. Develop implementation strategies and training materials to ensure consistentapplication of new or revised policies and procedures throughout the agency.
• Serve as liaison between agency leadership and program staff, and other stakeholders to facilitate policyimplementation and program administration. Participate in strategic planning, systems improvement initiatives,legislative analysis, and special projects designed to improve agency operations and service delivery.
• Performs other duties as required.

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will berequired to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will berequired to complete trainings, sign acknowledgements, follow all policies and adhere to all statutes andrequirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information whileemployed and after employment ends.
The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government withyour Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. ELC will only useE-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at or
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jennifer Withrow at
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D