Workforce Services Program Manager
This classification which is in the non-competitive (At-Will) service of the County and is appointed by and serves at the will of the Executive Director for the Workforce Investment Board (WIB).
Typical Duties
DUTY SAMPLE
- Participate in the work of and provide supervision to a staff involved in workforce development programs.
- Assume responsibility for major functional areas of departmental activity such as adult programs and business services.
- Ensure compliance of programs with complex laws, regulations and contract agreements.
- Analyze expenditures, recommend allowable costs and identify appropriate grant cost categories.
- Negotiate contracts with Federal, State and County agencies.
- Prepare requests-for-proposals.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education:
- Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, social services or related field.
Experience:
- Five years of responsible administrative experience involving job training and placement, support programs or similar workforce development programs.
Knowledge of:
- The principles of management, organization, budgeting and personnel practices;
- Relationships among Federal, State, and local governments, private enterprise, and public interest groups.
- Department of Labor guidelines, rules, regulations as they pertain to the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
- Economic, sociological and political factors applicable to program planning.
Skill/Ability to:
- Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Compile and analyze information and formulate recommendations.
- Read and interpret technical, legal and financial material and apply to workforce development programs.
- Prepare Federal and State grant proposals.
- Develop budgets including determining cost effectiveness, reviewing expenditures, and checking cost categories.
License or Certificate:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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