Workforce Services Program Manager
About The Position
This classification is in the non-competitive (At-Will) service of the County and is appointed by and serves at the will of the Executive Director for the Workforce Investment Board (WIB). Current vacancy is with the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) located in Visalia. Typical Duties DUTY SAMPLE Participate in the work of and provide supervision to a staff involved in workforce development programs. Assume responsibility for major functional areas of departmental activity such as adult programs and business services. Ensure compliance of programs with complex laws, regulations and contract agreements. Analyze expenditures, recommend allowable costs and identify appropriate grant cost categories. Negotiate contracts with Federal, State and County agencies. Prepare requests-for-proposals. For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.
Requirements
- Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, social services or related field.
- Five years of responsible administrative experience involving job training and placement, support programs or similar workforce development programs.
- Knowledge of the principles of management, organization, budgeting and personnel practices.
- Knowledge of relationships among Federal, State, and local governments, private enterprise, and public interest groups.
- Knowledge of Department of Labor guidelines, rules, regulations as they pertain to the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
- Knowledge of economic, sociological and political factors applicable to program planning.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Ability to operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Ability to compile and analyze information and formulate recommendations.
- Ability to read and interpret technical, legal and financial material and apply to workforce development programs.
- Ability to prepare Federal and State grant proposals.
- Ability to develop budgets including determining cost effectiveness, reviewing expenditures, and checking cost categories.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the work of and provide supervision to a staff involved in workforce development programs.
- Assume responsibility for major functional areas of departmental activity such as adult programs and business services.
- Ensure compliance of programs with complex laws, regulations and contract agreements.
- Analyze expenditures, recommend allowable costs and identify appropriate grant cost categories.
- Negotiate contracts with Federal, State and County agencies.
- Prepare requests-for-proposals.
Benefits
- Student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
