Consulting and promotional work at a professional level involving employer relations functions in a district office for the Department of Employment and Training. Duties include extensive liaison with local area employers, schools, and private training providers. Consultation with employers on all areas of personnel administration and state regulatory programs is required.
Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior.
Assists employers with management of their labor force by consulting on recruitment, retention, layoff, absenteeism, benefit packages, incentives and rewards, discipline and management issues. Identifies and compiles information on training needs of area employers and arranges for training programs at the state or local level. Guides employers in the application of minimum wage law, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, drug testing, and other personnel-related legislation. Researches and compiles information on prevailing wage data to assist new or expanding businesses. Provides liaison among the business community, DET placement staff, school officials and others.