Workforce Development Program Coordinator

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.

Typical Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 19

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement : The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)

3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)

4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)

5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)

Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual : 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 48 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.

Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation : A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 7/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific