Employment Programs Office Manager

Employment Programs Office Manager

Salary

$45,657.00 - $80,045.00 Annually

Location

Hardy County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

WF270005 PSA

Department

Commerce - Workforce WV

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

HARDY

Civil Service Type:

Classified - This Position is Covered Under the DOP Merit System.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Nature of Work

At WorkForce WV this position is in the South Branch Field Operations unit. This position plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the Moorefield local office. Collaborates effectively with staff, co-workers, employers and partner agencies. Acts as a responsible steward of public trust and credible representative of the organization. Assists in finding solutions to customer problems and applies critical thinking when solving problems. Deals with complex and ambiguous issues with poise and tact. Follows all applicable law, rule, and policy related to workplace and physical safety for staff and customers. Maintains an adaptive mind set to improve work processes to increase productivity and performance. Communicates effectively with staff, co-workers, employers and partner agencies. Demonstrates the ability to learn and adapt to a changing environment. Open to being coached and actively seeks out and apply feedback. Dependable and demonstrates initiative and self-direction in completion of work. Adheres to the law, rule, and policies of the agency. Maintains a safe environment for staff development through encouragement and accountability. May require some travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

AND

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience. Two (2) years of the four (4) years must have been in a supervisory capacity.

OR

Substitution: Masters degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of experience.

Other Information

PG: 17 $45,657 - $80,045

Market Rate: $71,144

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.

01

The minimum qualifications for this job title are: Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. OR Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described below may be substituted for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training. AND Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience. Two (2) years of the four (4) years must have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Substitution: Masters degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of fifteen (15) semester hours for every one (1) year of experience. Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified ONCE by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: applicantservices@wv.gov YOU DO NOT HAVE TO VERIFY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION OR THE EQUIVALENT. PLEASE DO NOT SEND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS OR TRANSCRIPTS. You must only submit this documentation ONE TIME; please DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATE COPIES. Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resumé in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé. Before answering the following questions, please familiarize yourself with the official West Virginia Division of Personnel definitions for "professional" level experience, and "supervisory" experience to help guide your response in determining whether or not you have the required minimum qualifications for this job title. "Professional" - Work which requires the application of theories, principles and methods typically acquired through completion of a Bachelors degree or higher or comparable experience; requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in the research, analysis, interpretation and application of acquired theories, principles and methods to work product. "Supervisor" - Formally delegated responsibility for planning, assigning, reviewing and approving the work of two (2) or more full-time or part-time equivalent employees. The supervisors overall role is to communicate organizational needs, oversee employees performance, provide guidance, support, identify development needs, and manage the reciprocal relationship between staff and the organization so that each is successful. Temporary employees are not included for purposes of this definition. Using the above definition, how many years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional level work experience do you have?

• I have zero (0) to less than four (4) years of professional level work experience.
• I have four (4) to less than eight (8) years of professional level work experience.
• I have eight (8) to less than twelve (12) years of professional level work experience.
• I have twelve (12) or more years of professional level work experience.

02

Using the definition from Question #1 above, how many years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid supervisory experience do you have?

• I have zero (0) to less than two (2) years of paid supervisory experience.
• I have two (2) to less than four (4) years of paid supervisory experience.
• I have four (4) to less than six (6) years of paid supervisory experience.
• I have six (6) to less than eight (8) years of paid supervisory experience.
• I have eight (8) or more years of paid supervisory experience.

03

Type information about any college degrees, business school, vocational training or licensure here. Be as accurate as possible. This information will be used to determine your qualifications. For each entry, include details such as the degree, certificate or licensure earned, major/field of study, dates attended/graduated, and the name of the institution. Use the following examples as a guide:

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting) 12/09/2023 West Virginia State University
• Some college: 36 semester hours Spring 2021-Fall 2021 Marshall University
• Vocational-Technical school: 580 Clock Hours in Arc Welding May 2023 Ben Franklin Career Center
• Licensure/Certification: West Virginia Professional Engineering License 2024 If you have no relevant training or education to document, type "NONE" here.

04

Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resumé paid? If not, please list your unpaid positions below. If all of your jobs were paid, please enter "Yes". Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.

05

Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resumé full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".

06

AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver's Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.

• I consent to the above statement.

Required Question

Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov