Workforce Supervisor

Arizona Department of Administration•Payson, UT

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join their team as a Workforce Supervisor with the Workforce Solutions Administration (WSA). This position is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, and supervision of the daily activities of an operations team; setting priorities for the team to ensure task completion; and coordinating work activities with other supervisors. Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures, and business plans. Depending on the assignment, leadership, coordination, and supervision are provided in an office environment or virtual environment for local or geographically dispersed teams. This position will be required to utilize a business methodology that drives continuous improvement. Travel will be required for State business.

Requirements

Knowledge in labor market information and in-demand industries and occupations; interviewing techniques, transferable skills, assessment tools, and strategies.
Knowledge in social, cultural, and economic conditions that impact the populations and area(s) served.
Knowledge in special needs of minority groups and disadvantaged persons.
Knowledge in community resources and support services.
Skill in leadership and developing the confidence, competence, and potential of individual staff and teams.
Skill in customer service, teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal communication, including de-escalation and conflict resolution.
Skill in written and verbal communication, including public speaking and presentation.
Skill in research and interpret policies and procedures.
Proficiency with MS Office, Google, and data systems.
Ability to learn & apply applicable Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to lead professional staff in the delivery of employment and employer services.
Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of diverse teams.
Ability to develop a positive, productive, motivated team-oriented work culture.
Ability to use Labor Market Information, in-demand industry, occupation, and transferable skills data to assess, advise, refer, prepare, and match job seekers.
Ability to address barriers to employment, engage education and training resources to prepare job seekers, track job seeker progress and completion of education and training, and match and refer the job seeker to employment opportunities.
Ability to travel to locations within assigned area and to statewide meetings, which may include navigation in rural or otherwise difficult to locate areas.
Ability to promote ARIZONA@WORK verbally and in writing to diverse audiences.
Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks.
Must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
Shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code [A.A.C.] R2-10-207.11) if operating a personally owned vehicle on State business.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with farmworkers, refugees, and veterans; service-connected disabled veteran with other than a dishonorable discharge.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate daily work assignments according to a system of management principles; provide direction and instructions to staff to ensure efficient operation of the programs in area of responsibility.
Perform recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management functions to maintain an effective and efficient work environment.
Attend and conduct meetings for the dissemination of information and program compliance.
Design and implement procedures to ensure office operations and services are effective and efficient to meet program goals. Confer with management to resolve issues.
Collect, compile, analyze, and submit data and correspondence timely to all Division/Administration requests.
Interpret rules, regulations, and policies, along with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action mandates governing Department of Labor (DOL)/DES programs.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities