Training Specialist V San Francisco Human Services Agency; X00110

Company Description

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• Application Opening:
  Thursday, February 26, 2026
• Final date to receive applications:
  March 11, 2026
• Salary Range: $ - $ Yearly (?class
  
  Code=9706&setId=COMMN)

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City’s commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area.

Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

As we work toward our vision of an inclusive San Francisco, we embrace our responsibility to root out systemic racism by creating services and a workforce which reflect the lived experiences and strengths of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our differences are celebrated and everyone has what they need to thrive—no matter their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin.  

to learn more about what this commitment looks like in action.

Under general direction, the 9706 Employment & Training Specialist V performs complex and highly responsible professional and technical vocational work in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, planning, program operations, and special projects. The incumbent may perform advanced technical work across multiple phases of vocational training and job development, serving as a key resource and subject matter expert. This position also directs and supervises subordinate staff engaged in various aspects of vocational programming and service delivery.

• Supervises a team of employment specialists and supporting staff in providing training, vocational counseling and related services to program participants; develops and designs workshops, course outlines and mock examinations; trains employment specialists in the conduct of workshops and provision of counseling services; develops informational materials, program proposals and work schedules for the provision of training and workforce development services.
• Prepares program proposals with estimated cost statements for presentation.
• Meets with representatives of government, civil, business, labor, prospective contractors, and community organizations for purposes of planning, developing, monitoring or evaluating vocational programs and proposals.
• May be assigned to lead a special project involving the planning, research, development, or implementation of a technical phase of vocational programming; prepares various memoranda, correspondence, records, and reports with recommendations when appropriate; may be assigned to the preparation of various grant applications; may organize and conduct staff training as required.

• Education
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  Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience
  :
  Four (4) years of experience providing direct services to clients in areas of workforce development such as job or business development, career counseling, recruitment and training, job search training, workshop instruction and facilitation, or a closely related field.

License and Certification
:
Some positions require possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.

Substitution
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Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester…