This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of administrative, supervisory, and technical work of a complex nature in the development and management of workforce development programs.
Current vacancy is with the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) located in Visalia.
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 the Management Information System (MIS); adult and youth programs; contract and program monitoring as assigned; 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; develop program budgets, schedules and other internal documents and reports; analyze, interpret and implement various workforce development program policies and regulations; review and prepare employment and training programs; develop, implement and maintain methods for monitoring and evaluating program performance; supervise, train and evaluate staff; assist service providers in preparing program and expenditure plans; prepare grant applications; conduct needs assessments relating to workforce development programs; develop and oversee workforce development programs and services; may develop, implement and maintain a training and job counseling program; promote and improve program awareness and effectiveness; interpret and disseminate pertinent new information; assist in the preparation of agendas and briefing materials; develop and coordinate industry engagement among program services, economic development and education partners; may attend Workforce Investment Board and committee meetings; may take presentations to the Workforce Investment Board, Board of Supervisors and subcontractors.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, social services or related field.
Experience: Two (2) years of responsible administrative experience involving project management and oversight.
Knowledge of: Department of Labor guidelines, rules, regulations as they pertain to the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA); economic, sociological and political factors applicable to program planning; budgetary techniques; Federal, State and County contract requirements; math and statistics sufficient to prepare grants, reports and labor market studies.
Skill/Ability to: Compile and analyze information and formulate recommendations; read and interpret technical, legal and financial material and apply to workforce development programs; prepare Federal and State grant proposals; develop budgets including determining cost effectiveness, reviewing expenditures, and checking cost categories; provide technical information and assistance on various workforce development programs and the Management Information System (MIS); monitor and evaluate program performance and contractual agreements; effectively use community resources for research, program planning and disseminating information; develop monitoring tools for assessing performance, reviewing financial and client records and conducting exit interviews with service providers; write effective and concise correspondence and reports; supervise, train and evaluate staff; develop and coordinate training programs for service providers and staff; establish and maintain effective working relationships with various individuals, groups and organizations;
establish priorities and organize work; remain flexible to changes in workloads and work assignments.
License or Certificate: Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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