DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This position is responsible for the planning, development and administration of Putnam County’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs and Department of Social Services (DSS) Employment programs, and for related needs assessment for these programs. Responsibilities include monitoring the effectiveness of services provided, and preparation of the annual Memorandum of Understanding, inclusive of cost allocation plans.  Supervision of subordinate staff is required. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:  (Illustrative only)

• Oversees the formulation and implementation of local policies, systems, rules and operating guidelines to effectively manage and administer all WIOA programs consistent with the office’s goals and objectives, the needs of the area served, and applicable mandated requirements;
• Oversees review and approval process for Putnam County portions of this Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act unit’s five-year plan for submission to the State Department of Labor for funding by WIOA;
• Prepares and negotiates the Putnam County portion of this Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act unit’s annual Memorandum of Understanding between the act’s mandated partners for submission to the State Department of Labor for funding by WIOA;
• Evaluates and monitors, through subordinate personnel, the extent of compliance of all program activities with appropriate laws, rules, regulations and policies as well as performance against established objectives;
• Establishes substantive contacts with state and local agencies, other County departments, businesses, labor and community organizations, for the purpose of enhancing program effectiveness;
• Plans, directs and evaluates the work of all employees of the office;
• Oversees staff development for all administrative staff to ensure service effectiveness and adherence to the office’s mission.
• Collects, compiles and interprets economic and demographic data to aid in program plan formation as well as information utilized in the monitoring and evaluation of Employment and WIOA Programs;
• Develops and prepares grant plans and grant modifications;
• Plans, negotiates and develops subcontracts with public or private employers as well as educational institution employment and/or training participants;
• Oversees the development of job resources for clients, ensuring that artificial barriers to employment are not present;
• Monitors subgrantee programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes and guidelines;
• Coordinates employer and agency efforts to analyze affirmative action and equal employment opportunity plans;
• Oversees participant application review process and evaluation of eligibility requirements;
• Oversees matching process for job-ready program clients with available jobs, and employment interview referrals;
• Establishes contact and maintains liaison with public and private employers;
• Reviews and oversees all records and reports necessary for compliance with Federal and State Rules, Regulations and Policies.
• Plans and oversees professional vocational instruction provided;
• Represents county programs and makes field visits to monitor program activities of agencies or businesses employing participants;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Thorough knowledge of appropriate federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, agreements, policies and procedures as they pertain to the administration of the WIOA program and DSS Employment programs; thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of administrative supervision and decision making; thorough knowledge of community organizations engaged in employment development programs, particularly within Putnam and Westchester Counties; ability to plan, implement and integrate operating policies, regulations and procedures; ability to identify critical problem areas, formulate and implement solutions, and integrate into ongoing operations with minimum disruption;  ability to assist in the management of a complex organization effectively; ability to meet and deal effectively with public, private community officials and individuals;  ability to analyze and evaluate reports and studies;  ability to assess the performance of assigned personnel and programs; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to work cooperatively with related agencies, officials and personnel;  leadership;  sound and mature professional judgment;  integrity;  initiative;  tact;  resourcefulness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional experience in WIOA, or other previous or similar government employment program field; or
2. Associate’s degree and six (6) years of experience in WIOA, or other previous or similar government employment program field; or
3. Graduation from high school or possession of comparable diploma and eight (8) years of experience in WIOA, or other previous or similar government employment program field; or
4. An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a), b) and c) above.

PLEASE NOTE:  Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

*WIOA = Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

2/04; 3/09; 7/14, 4/23

Competitive Class