Workforce Development Program Officer, Downtown, Oahu

State of Hawai'i•Island of Oahu, HI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position located in Downtown, Honolulu, Oahu. The recruitment will remain open until 15 applications are received, and may close at any time, so immediate application is encouraged. The salary range for this position is $9,812 to $15,711 monthly (EM-05). Hiring rates will be determined by fund availability, applicant qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

Legal Authorization to Work: Citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the U.S., or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
Five and one-half (5½) years of progressively responsible professional experience in an employment service and/or employment training program.
Experience must involve gathering and analyzing employment data; identifying and assessing employment needs of applicants; determining job content and requirements; conducting analyses, interpreting and applying federal laws, rules, and regulations pertinent to employment services and employment training programs to specific employment needs; developing or implementing budget requirements; and identifying problems and recommending alternative courses of action.
Of the required five and one-half (5½) years of Specialized Experience, two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or staff capacity.
At least one (1) year of such experience must have been comparable to the Employment Service Specialist VI, or two (2) years of experience must have been comparable to the Employment Service Specialist V, in the State service.
Supervisory Experience: Planning and directing the work of others; assigning and reviewing their work; advising them on difficult problem areas; timing and scheduling their work; and training and developing new employees and disciplining them when necessary.
Staff Experience: Conducting studies and making recommendations for the development or revision of program plans, policies and procedures; giving technical advice and direction; monitoring and evaluating program(s) for efficiency, effectiveness and conformance with program requirements; conducting special studies; and recommending staff requirements and developing training plans and materials.
Demonstrated administrative aptitude, evidenced by success in assignments involving administrative problems, interest in administration, completion of relevant educational courses, management evaluation, or success in trial assignments.
Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Experience calculation must be based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks; part-time experience must be pro-rated.

Nice To Haves

Excess work experience as described under the Specialized Experience, or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
The education or experience background must also demonstrate the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports and other documents; read and interpret complex written material; and solve complex problems logically and systematically.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and control the activities of program specialists engaged in planning, developing, and evaluating workforce development services and employment and training programs.
Plan and develop program goals and objectives within federal guidelines, considering the needs of local offices, applicants, employers, counties, State and local workforce boards, and the community.
Clarify and interpret laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, directives, and new program initiatives to ensure uniform understanding and application.
Direct and assist staff supervisors in planning and organizing staffing patterns to meet program needs, ensuring production requirements and critical time schedules are met.
Review and evaluate the overall functions and activities of the office for effectiveness and develop and implement corrective action plans.
Analyze economic and occupational data; coordinate the planning and development of federal and State program plans and budgets; and recommend program plans, budgets, and allocation of goals and resources to divisional branches and sections.
Develop organizational plans and operating procedures for implementation within the division.
Review and analyze State and federal workforce development and related legislation; and prepare legislative testimony and/or comments.
Review and approve operational policies, procedures, and guidelines for programs developed by subordinates; and provide guidance in resolving complex issues in program implementation.
Direct and assist project directors of subgrantee organizations in developing program plans and operating and administrative procedures; and provide training and other technical assistance.
Coordinate various subgrantee efforts in each county to minimize duplication of efforts and increase utilization of all available resources.
Conduct regular meetings with project directors to provide program direction; review and analyze operational reports and other documents to determine deficiencies and problem areas, and formulate plans for improvement; prepare strategies for needed actions; and prepare written directives or policy for the Administrator's issuance.
Conduct and/or participate in advisory council meetings to obtain recommendations regarding program plans, provide continuing analysis of needs for employment training, and improve the utilization and coordination of delivery of such services.
Plan and/or participate in a public information program to stimulate interest in and gain public acceptance and cooperation of the various workforce development programs.
Participate in the development and maintenance of effective working relationships with officials of business establishments, unions, training institutions, and other public and private organizations to enhance interest and success of the program.
Participate in senior supervisory staff meetings with the Administrator to coordinate activities and develop cohesive statewide strategies, policies, and procedures.
Conduct and/or participate in meetings with county mayors and officials, State department directors or their representatives, U.S. Department of Labor representatives, organized labor, various agencies, etc., to establish good working relationships and discuss and resolve major workforce development problems.
Plan, direct, and/or participate in the implementation of training programs for other agency personnel or officials from foreign countries on matters related to workforce programs.
Determine need, conduct, and/or provide opportunities for staff training and development.
Take appropriate action on personnel matters, including disciplinary actions and grievances.