Business Services Specialist

Salary: $18.65 Hourly

Location : Mount Vernon, OH

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 220000148

Department: Job & Family Services

Division: JFS Workforce Development

Opening Date: 10/22/2024

Objectives

OhioMeansJobs Knox County is seeking a Business Services Specialist.
This is a full-time position with a starting hourly wage of $18.65, with scheduled increases.
The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Job & Family Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, public employee retirement, and generous paid time off including sick leave, personal leave (after completion of probationary period), and vacation leave (after 1 year of employment).

Essential Functions

As a Business Services Specialist, you will serve the public and businesses by implementing federal and state regulations, workforce development board policy, and agency practices.
You will develop relationships with employers to secure job openings for OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) center customers.
You will assist businesses in recruiting and retaining employees, accessing available services, and provide workforce solutions and support.

Please note: This is not the full position description.
Further details will be provided during the interview process or upon request. Job Standards Education Associate degree in Business, Marketing, or Human Resources.Alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent with a combination of three years of related work experience and/or professional development training.Required Skills and Experience At least one year of related work experience serving business customers with staffing, retention, and workforce development needs.Demonstrated knowledge of private sector business operations.General knowledge of human resources, legal aspects of job search processes, interviewing, and employee selection.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.Outgoing personality, comfortable meeting new people and promoting services.Experience with preparing and giving presentations to small and large groups of people.
Professional appearance.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.Efficiently operate multiple computer programs simultaneously.Experienced using social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)
and managing promotional content.
Professional communication skills, both oral and written.Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Impeccable attention to detail.Organizational skills and ability to prioritize and reprioritize tasks in a fast-paced office.Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines and achieve goals.

*Employees of OhioMeansJobs Knox County must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record and must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.


Knox County offers a complete package to full-time employees including: health care, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and deferred compensation plans.

To learn more, visit our Benefits Page.


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Do you have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive as needed for work?


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How did you hear about this position?
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I understand and accept that, depending upon the position for which I am applying, if I am employed by Knox County, my employment may be for no definite period of time and I may be terminated, with or without cause or notice at any time, at the opinion of either Knox County, or myself.
I understand that no representative of Knox County, other than an Appointing Authority, has any authority to enter into any agreement or to make any agreement with me contrary to the foregoing, except that an Appointing Authority of Knox County may do so in writing under specific limited circumstances.
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I understand and accept that, if I am selected for employment, my initial and continued employment may be conditioned upon my passing any medical examination that the employer deems necessary to determine whether I can physically perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation when necessary.
I understand and accept that this will include drug, alcohol, or substance abuse testing.
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If employed, I understand and accept that, depending on the department in which I am applying for employment, I may be required to work evening or night shifts including weekends, be on call, and/or work mandatory overtime hours.
I also understand and accept that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the Knox County Appointing Authority.
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I understand and accept that if any information required in this application is found to be falsified or intentionally excluded, my application may be disqualified from further consideration.
I further understand and accept that if I am employed by a Knox County Appointing Authority, I may be subject to disciplinary action, including termination, if any information required by this application has been falsified or intentionally excluded.
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I understand and accept that the employer requires a high degree of integrity and confidentiality of its employees.
I understand that the employer will use screening procedures to evaluate my qualifications and suitability for employment, including but not limited to interviews, criminal record checks, driving record checks, written testing, reference checks, background investigations, psychological evaluations, and drug testing.
I also acknowledge that I may be subject to other screening procedures not specifically listed above, and that may be a prerequisite to my appointment.
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I hereby authorize the employers, schools, and personal references named in this application to provide information regarding me to the employer.
I further authorize the release of personal, academic, and other records to the employer.
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I solemnly swear that all of the information furnished in this employment application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application.
I understand that any misrepresentation or falsification of the information provided may lead to withdrawal of an employment offer or termination following employment.
I recognize that my future employment with the employer will be jeopardized if I engage in substance abuse, illegal drug abuse, or alcohol abuse.
Any background check conducted as part of the hiring process shall be in compliance with State and Federal law, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act and EEOC Enforcement guidelines and Knox County policies.
Applicants are hereby advised that State and Federal law may disqualify an individual with a particular criminal history from employment in certain positions.
Reference the following link to view a summary of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/articles/pdf/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf Therefore, in consideration of my employment application being reviewed and considered by a Knox County, Ohio, Appointing Authority, I, being at least 18 years of age and under no legal disability on behalf of my heirs and assigns, hereby release and hold harmless Knox County, Ohio and any of its agents, employees, Appointing Authorities, related officials from any and all liability, whatever type and nature, resulting from the administration of any such screening procedures and/or release of the results there from.By typing your name - you are effectively agreeing and signing this application.


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