Workforce Development Program Coordinator - Public Service Coordinator II

Department of Labor • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

The Workforce Development Program Coordinator is a key member of the State Workforce Development Board team. The Program Coordinator works directly with the Executive Director, the Board, and other staff to carry out Board strategies for improving Maine’s workforce development system. The Program Coordinator work involves researching workforce program best practices and recommending policy, operations and rule changes that would improve Maine’s workforce system. Interpersonal communications are critical, as the person in this position will interact regularly with leaders from businesses, labor organizations, the legislature, and both non-profit and government agencies. At times, interactions are as fellow members of working groups, other times interactions involve coordinating stakeholder groups or Board subcommittees. The Program Coordinator will prepare reports, rules and legislation based on best practices and direction from the Board. Presentations may be made on workforce matters at Board meetings, subcommittee meetings, and legislative hearings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Knowledge of the public workforce development system. Experience in researching, organizing, and presenting complex issues to a wide variety of audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience coordinating stakeholders or working groups. Experience with effective public communications, such as through written reports, or oral testimony. Experience with agency rulemaking, policy development, and the legislative process.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the public workforce development system.
• Experience in researching, organizing, and presenting complex issues to a wide variety of audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience coordinating stakeholders or working groups.
• Experience with effective public communications, such as through written reports, or oral testimony.
• Experience with agency rulemaking, policy development, and the legislative process.
• A seven-year combination of education and experience in workforce development, government relations or other subject area that demonstrates the profile above.

Responsibilities

• Researching workforce program best practices
• Recommending policy, operations and rule changes
• Interacting with leaders from businesses, labor organizations, the legislature, and both non-profit and government agencies
• Coordinating stakeholder groups or Board subcommittees
• Preparing reports, rules and legislation
• Making presentations on workforce matters at Board meetings, subcommittee meetings, and legislative hearings

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. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees