Program Manager Employment & Training - Jobs for Veterans State Grant Program

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

47d•$59,717 - $84,469

About The Position

The Maine Department of Labor is now hiring for a Program Manager, Employment and Training to provide program oversight of the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG). This is professional services work of a managerial nature in planning, developing, implementing, and assessing the success of statewide employment and training services for veterans. Responsibilities include recommending program design, policies and procedures in compliance with laws, regulations and guidance, negotiating annual performance standards, monitoring quality and outcomes of services, establishing continuous improvement measures, providing technical assistance on veteran service requirements, and building collaborative relationships with veteran partner organizations and agencies. This position is based at the Department of Labor's Employment Services' central office in Augusta, Maine. Frequent in-state and occasional out-of-state travel will be required and reimbursed according to state policies at the time of travel. The successful candidate must successfully complete an online-virtual or in-person training through the National Veterans Training Institute in Dallas, Texas within six months of employment.

Requirements

Effective verbal and written communication skills
The ability to facilitate group discussions with diverse partners
Ability to assemble, analyze and present information to small and large groups
Solid teamwork skills
Strong analytic skills
The ability to exercise independent judgment and work under strict timelines
An eight (8) year combination of education and/or experience demonstrating progressively responsible experience in developing and administering employment and training programs.
Federal funding requirements require the successful candidate be a qualified service-connected disabled veteran, a qualified eligible veteran, or other qualified eligible persons as defined by Title 38, USC, Chapter 41 Section 4104.c.
The successful candidate must successfully complete an online-virtual or in-person training through the National Veterans Training Institute in Dallas, Texas within six months of employment or when public health conditions allow.

Nice To Haves

Grant management
Community outreach
Leadership/supervision
Analytical skills
Program and staff monitoring
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and virtual platforms.

Responsibilities

Recommending program design, policies and procedures in compliance with laws, regulations and guidance
Negotiating annual performance standards
Monitoring quality and outcomes of services
Establishing continuous improvement measures
Providing technical assistance on veteran service requirements
Building collaborative relationships with veteran partner organizations and agencies

Benefits

Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.

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