CAREER PLANNING & PLACEMENT SPECIALIST

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Req ID: 39342

Location:

NLR, Camp Robinson, AR, US, 72199

Category: AR DEPT OF THE MILITARY

Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00

Position Number: 22089020
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: May 5, 2024

Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405
Youth Challenge Program

The mission of the Department of Military is to provide a professional staff of Arkansas State Employees who help maintain and improve the readiness of Arkansas National Guard units through effective fiscal management of State Resources, Human Resource Management, and quality administration of Arkansas National Guard Programs. Civilians are welcome to apply and will be trained on Drill and Ceremony. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to meet the eligibility requirements covered by the state insurance policy. Work hours other than regular daytime schedule and weekends ARE required. Applicants must complete each item on the State of Arkansas application to be considered for employment.

This position is responsible for the following:

Assist enrolled program cadets with the development of a post residential action plan to ensure positive placement prior to Program graduation.
Instruct Core Component classes during the residential phase to ensure required tasks are completed.
Coordinate placement activities for cadets such as career fairs and college tours.
Establish/maintain acceptable communication means including travel with program graduates and mentors.
Enter graduate placement data into Program tracking system database.
Compiles and maintain source documentation for each assigned cadet’s case records.
Establish rapport with Program mentors by assisting in the mentor screening and training processes.
Completes required state and federal training in specified timeframe and attends classes to remain in compliance.
Performs any additional duties as needed.

The Department of the Military is a Drug-Free Workplace, this includes medical marijuana which is still considered a controlled substance under federal law. (Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988)

Position Information

Class Code: G215C

Grade: GS05

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $46,987.00

Summary

The Career Planning and Placement Specialist is responsible for tracking the student/client applicant process, screening applications, and determining whether minimum qualifications are met for possible job opportunities. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Screens employment applications for completeness and accuracy and enters into the system. Reviews job vacancy requests, assembles hiring packet, and forwards to hiring supervisor for interview process. Provides technical assistance to applicants, hiring officials, and the general public about all aspects of the recruitment/hiring process. Updates and maintains applicant database for job vacancy requests. Attends job fairs and maintains relationships with possible hiring entities and public and private human resource officers. Compiles and maintains records and information, including client case records, interview summaries, business contacts, and local labor market information. Generates hiring eligibility lists and monthly reports, summarizing recruiting activities and placement statistics. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of community resources available to provide services or assistance to student/clients. Knowledge of recruitment, interviewing, and placement techniques. Ability to monitor student/client placement activities. Ability to provide and coordinate referral services. Ability to review and process applications, according to established policy and procedures. Ability to provide guidance to students/clients, regarding hiring procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of an associate's degree in business management, office administration, or a related field; plus three years of experience in employment service including recruiting, advertising, screening, placement activities or related area. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.