LABOR & TRAINING ADMINISTRATOR

State of careers Rhode Island

1d•$106,392 - $120,670•Onsite

About The Position

Within the Department of Labor and Training, this position is responsible for administrative and operational oversight of a major work unit/program, including all aspects of a statewide or department-wide program area. The role involves analyzing, evaluating, designing, and recommending improvements to individual programs and functions to enhance their effectiveness, efficiency, and progress towards stated goals and objectives. The position works under the direct supervision of an Associate Director or Assistant Director, with significant latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Work is reviewed through meetings and reports to ensure compliance with directives, rules, laws, and the mission of the unit/program. The role also plans, organizes, and coordinates the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff as required by major programs.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and policies of the Department of Labor and Training.
Thorough knowledge of the Wagner-Peyser Act, Job Training Partnership Act, and other programs relating to the training and employment of Rhode Island’s Workforce.
Thorough knowledge of programs and federal legislation administered by the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.
Thorough knowledge of Rhode Island laws and regulations applicable to occupational safety and health codes.
Thorough knowledge of safety engineering theory and practice.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and objectives of industrial safety.
Thorough knowledge of the laws governing licensing procedures of the State Board of Examiners of Electricians, Bureau of Pipefitters and Refrigeration Technicians, Fire Protection Sprinkle fitters, Apprenticeship Council, Building Contractors Registration Board and the State Board of Hoisting Engineers.
Ability to coordinate programs.
Ability to plan and develop strategies.
Ability to work effectively with interested individuals, groups and organizations.
Ability to assess the success of programs and adjust them to suit department objectives.
Graduation from a college of recognized standing with a specialization in Business or Public Administration, Communication, Marketing or a closely related field.
Considerable supervisory experience in a position responsible for labor and training programs, including the planning, development and promotion of such programs.
Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and operational oversight of a major work unit/program, including statewide or department-wide program areas.
Implement extensive regulatory programs and functions.
Analyze, evaluate, design, and recommend improvements to individual programs and functions.
Provide necessary services to improve program effectiveness, efficiency, and progress in meeting stated goals and objectives.
Provide specific supervision to personnel engaged in major customer service or regulatory functions.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive program plan providing desired results for a major work unit/program.
Oversee the implementation of customer service or regulatory programs and make adjustments as warranted for compliance to the unit mission/program.
Oversee proper training for staff in customer service delivery and promotion, or in regulatory functions.
Ensure that staff complies with procedures, policies, and regulations as they relate to programs administered through federal and state statutes and other programs and services provided by the Department of Labor and Training.
Coordinate programs.
Plan and develop strategies.
Work effectively with interested individuals, groups, and organizations.
Assess the success of programs and adjust them to suit department objectives.