ES-Employment Interviewer II Salary $28,657.48 Annually Location 55 - PEARL RIVER COUNTY, MS Job Type Part-Time Department 0000 - N/A Job Number 1593-0671-20190104PR Closing 1/10/2019 11:59 PM Central * Description * Benefits * Questions Characteristics of Work Incumbents in this classification perform a wide range of professional assignments in an Employment Security office. The principal assignments are to interview, occupationally classify, and place applicants in jobs and in training; to provide various manpower services to employers; to promote the use of all local employment service resources; to contact employers and promote the continued use of the Employment Service; to assist with or take claims for unemployment compensation; and to assists with unemployment issues. Incumbents also case manage and follow up with participants throughout core intensive and training services for federal programs. Work is performed under general supervision of higher-level staff. Examples of Work Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following: Interviews job applicants to determine occupational qualifications for placement. Analyzes work experience, education, personal characteristics and other factors; evaluates information for placement purposes; and assigns the correct occupational code. Evaluates applicants' needs for special services such as testing, counseling, or additional training, and arranges for services to meet these needs. Advises applicants on labor market conditions and requirements in specific occupational or industrial fields. Obtains job orders from employers and applies job analysis techniques to determine job content, skills and abilities required and other data necessary for selection of qualified workers. May obtain labor market and occupational information and compiles and analyzes this information to prepare labor market reports. May provide vocational guidance and render special service to veterans, youth, older workers, handicapped, and other special applicant groups. Promotes the continued use of Employment Service by employers. Contacts employers in the interest of applicants for whom a suitable job is not currently listed with the Employment Service. Provides information to unemployment compensation claimants, interviews claimants, takes claims, and/or records facts bearing on claimants' potential eligibility. Exhibits an appropriate level of professionalism when dealing with customers. Recruits, monitors, and follows-up with participants enrolled in applicable program. Ensures participant eligibility for applicable program. May conduct workshops and/or orientation sessions related to employment security. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Mississippi State Personnel Board in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Experience: Completion of two (2) years employment with the Department of Employment Security as an Employment Interviewer I or ES-Employment Counselor I. OR Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university. OR Education: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma); AND Experience: Four (4) years of experience related to the described duties. Substitution Statement: Related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis. Essential Functions Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring agency. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Interviews applicants to identify and evaluate occupational interests, knowledges, skills, and abilities. 2. Communicates with area employers to promote services and to obtain job orders through telephone contact, visiting places of business and/or screening new job order announcements. 3. Performs duties required in taking claims for unemployment compensation. 4. Performs various support functions related to maintaining applicant/employer/claim records and preparing a variety of reports. 5. Performs various duties associates with federal/state programs related to employment security. Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the statersquo;s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. nbsp; Wellness Benefits Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program.nbsp;This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. nbsp; Life Insurance All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employeersquo;s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices. nbsp; Optional Insurances Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. nbsp; Flexible Spending Accounts Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts.nbsp;These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes. nbsp; nbsp; Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave.nbsp;Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued.nbsp;Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually. nbsp; Military Leave In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training. nbsp; Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nationrsquo;s celebrations with family and friends. nbsp; Retirement Programs The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program.nbsp;Employees become vested in the Statersquo;s retirement system after 8 years of employment.nbsp;Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement.nbsp;nbsp; More detailed information regarding the Statersquo;s retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us nbsp; Deferred Compensation State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.nbsp;More information can be found at Deferred Compensation. nbsp; State Credit Union All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employeesrsquo; Credit Union.nbsp;This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans.nbsp;For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191. nbsp; nbsp;Tuition Reimbursement Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement.nbsp;Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields. nbsp; Career Development and Training The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency.nbsp;Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment. nbsp; Promotional Opportunities Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.nbsp;Minimum qualifications must be met. nbsp; Career Ladders Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies.nbsp;These career ladders can increase an individualrsquo;s salary, provided funds are available within the agency. nbsp; 01 Have you completed two (2) years of employment with the Department of Employment Security as an Employment Interviewer I or ES-Employment Counselor I? * Yes * No 02 What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed? * None * GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma * 30 semester hours * Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours * 90 semester hours * Bachelor's Degree * Master's Degree * Specialist Degree * Doctorate Degree 03 How many years of related experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.) * No experience * 1 year of experience * 2 years of experience * 3 years of experience * 4 years of experience * 5 years of experience * 6 years of experience * 7 years of experience * 8 years of experience * 9 years of experience * 10 years of experience * More than 10 years 04 Do you possess a valid driver's license? * Yes * No Required Question Agency State of Mississippi Address 210 East Capitol Street Suite 800 Jackson, Mississippi, 39201 Phone 601-359-1406 601-359-1406 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm