Regional Reemployment Services Manager

State of Nebraska•Beatrice, NE

4d•$34•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a self-motivated and enterprising manager looking to help others and contribute to Nebraska's success of connecting individuals to employment opportunities? The Department of Labor, Reemployment Services Division, is seeking an energetic and collaborative individual to lead the Beatrice Job Center as Regional Reemployment Services Manager. The ideal person will demonstrate community involvement, strong organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Here's what we have to offer! • 13 paid holidays • Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately • Military leave • 156% state-matched retirement • Tuition reimbursement • Employee assistance program • 79% employer paid health insurance plans • Dental and vision insurance plans • Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government • Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State • Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service • Training and Development based on your career aspirations Examples of Work General: Report directly to the Director of Reemployment Services [RES] with the Nebraska Department of Labor [NDOL]. Responsible for the supervision approximately six direct reports and operational control of the Beatrice Office, including coordination with One-Stop Operator and partners. Develop positive relations with other NDOL Departments, State agencies, private employers, non-profit and public sector agencies, and state and local Workforce Development Boards to create effective programs that meet the needs of employers and job seekers. Manage grants and programs as assigned including project planning and advancements, compliance with state and federal requirements and outcome-based performance measures. Community Outreach: Develop and conduct local public relation activities, across the Region, to explain the various employment and training programs available to employers, labor organizations, governmental agencies, community groups and the general public. Plan, organize, coordinate and provide administrative leadership and direction regarding the delivery of RES programs under the Wagner-Peyser Act, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act [WIOA], Jobs for Veterans State Grant [JVSG], and all other laws/programs providing employment and training services. Coordinate and collaborate with other State agencies, local governmental agencies, employers, community services, labor organizations, local training agencies and other organizations in the public and private sector to ensure positive relationships are developed and maintained. Financial: Conduct fiscal analysis on expenditure rates and advise the Director of RES of unusual trends or problems. In conjunction with the Director of RES, prepare annual budgets for office location and monitor fiscal expenditures on an ongoing basis to ensure program allocations are not exceeded. Create, monitor, and manage office and program specific budgets. Monitor fiscal expenditures to ensure Federal grant allocations are not exceeded and that all grant funds are leveraged within the limitations provided by the grant sources. Staff Development: Establish and oversee the development of staff performance goals, RES priorities and policies as administered by the Nebraska Department of Labor. Responsible for personnel management to align with program performance goals and priorities. In conjunction with NDOL Program Coordinators, establish and evaluate program performance goals and standards to ensure continuous program improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, financial management, social/behavioral sciences, human services, or related field plus three years’ experience in program management with employment and training programs.
OR Associate’s degree in public or business administration, financial management, human services, or related field plus five years’ experience in program management, three of which are employment and training programs.
Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Knowledge of: laws, regulations, and local operating procedures governing the delivery of employment and training programs; principles/practices of office administration and management, agency budgeting, and computer technology; computer technology with experience in complex data bases, Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Skilled in: analytical thinking, problem solving.
Ability to: communicate effectively; present information to others; interact with diverse groups; determining priorities, organize and delegate work, direct and supervise, manage, and motivate staff to meet goals in delivering quality services.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in public administration, business administration, social sciences, or a related field.
Experience in researching, interpreting, and explaining state and federal laws, regulations, and advisories; developing complex policies; monitoring/auditing state and federal grant awards; training development, and supervision of customer management systems.

Responsibilities

Report directly to the Director of Reemployment Services [RES] with the Nebraska Department of Labor [NDOL].
Responsible for the supervision approximately six direct reports and operational control of the Beatrice Office, including coordination with One-Stop Operator and partners.
Develop positive relations with other NDOL Departments, State agencies, private employers, non-profit and public sector agencies, and state and local Workforce Development Boards to create effective programs that meet the needs of employers and job seekers.
Manage grants and programs as assigned including project planning and advancements, compliance with state and federal requirements and outcome-based performance measures.
Develop and conduct local public relation activities, across the Region, to explain the various employment and training programs available to employers, labor organizations, governmental agencies, community groups and the general public.
Plan, organize, coordinate and provide administrative leadership and direction regarding the delivery of RES programs under the Wagner-Peyser Act, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act [WIOA], Jobs for Veterans State Grant [JVSG], and all other laws/programs providing employment and training services.
Coordinate and collaborate with other State agencies, local governmental agencies, employers, community services, labor organizations, local training agencies and other organizations in the public and private sector to ensure positive relationships are developed and maintained.
Conduct fiscal analysis on expenditure rates and advise the Director of RES of unusual trends or problems.
In conjunction with the Director of RES, prepare annual budgets for office location and monitor fiscal expenditures on an ongoing basis to ensure program allocations are not exceeded.
Create, monitor, and manage office and program specific budgets.
Monitor fiscal expenditures to ensure Federal grant allocations are not exceeded and that all grant funds are leveraged within the limitations provided by the grant sources.
Establish and oversee the development of staff performance goals, RES priorities and policies as administered by the Nebraska Department of Labor.
Responsible for personnel management to align with program performance goals and priorities.
In conjunction with NDOL Program Coordinators, establish and evaluate program performance goals and standards to ensure continuous program improvement.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations