Director Of Workforce Development Jobs in Gilbert, AZ

ARIZONA@WORK Coconino Workforce Development Board seeks a dynamic and accomplished leader with a passion for workforce development and training.

This position will assume the duties and functions of the director of the Local Workforce Development Board (WDB) as created and enumerated in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Under the direction of the ARIZONA@WORK Coconino Workforce Development Board and in partnership with Coconino County Board of Supervisors, the Director is responsible for developing innovative workforce strategies that help businesses, employers, individuals, and industries achieve and sustain economic vitality throughout Coconino County. Additional responsibilities include developing and maintaining relationships with federal, state, and local leadership; overseeing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act including budgeting, contracting with service providers, monitoring performance; supervision of staff; and performing related duties as assigned. The Director has a matrixed reporting relationship, functionally reporting to both the WDB and Coconino County through its Deputy County Manager.
Note: This position is contingent upon funding received. This position is funded through WIOA funds.

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• Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the local workforce development system as identified by the mission of the ARIZONA@WORK Coconino Workforce Development Board (WDB) and the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (BOS)
• Oversees WIOA allocations and develops broad priorities to help ensure that workforce initiatives successfully fulfill the Coconino WDB Strategic Workforce Development Plan and the vision of a workforce system with a strong focus on Sector Strategies, Business Services, job quality, and skilled applicants
• Develops and implements workforce programs, policies, and procedures; adheres to, and enforces applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, and regulations consistent with WIOA to meet public workforce compliance and contractual performance goals
• Negotiates and administers various contracts with partners, including one-stop operator and service provider(s). Manages and administers all memorandum of understandings (MOU) to ensure effective partnerships, quality service, and meeting Coconino WDB required outcomes. Oversees the monitoring of all contracts and MOUs
• Oversees development of annual budget and audit, efficient operation of financial and record management reporting ensuring performance, fiscal outcomes, and programmatic integrity. Prepares cost forecasts, variances, and critical paths, including project closeout procedures. Reviews financial and program reports and determines spending level modifications
• Provides leadership to local rapid response activities, including overseeing implementation of layoff-aversion strategies, coordinating with state rapid response partners, and helping ensure timely, compliant response to layoffs, closures, and worker dislocations
• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships and alliances; builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders related to workforce development. These may include local industry, community partnerships, employer trade associations, organized labor, economic development organizations, local and state government, and other organizations to promote awareness and increase local involvement in workforce development.
• Develops and delivers reporting and evaluation tools to demonstrate progress towards and impact/efficiency of WDB goals to Arizona DES, Coconino WDB, Coconino County Board of Supervisors, County leadership, and external stakeholders
• Researches, promotes and leverages additional funding sources for workforce development through government, local grants, and funding opportunities
• Conducts statistical, analytical, and market research on workforce development issues; identifies information needed to conduct studies; evaluates projects utilizing cost/benefit analysis, fiscal and economic impact, and relevant multiplier factors
• Ensures proper integration and participation of all ARIZONA@WORK programs and partners; oversees the certification of the One-Stop Job Center
• Serves as the primary staff for the WDB, its executive committee, and all standing and ad hoc committees, not limited to meetings, committees, membership, activities, training, and new member’ recruitment in partnership with the Coconino County Board of Supervisors
• Provides direct supervision, guidance, and performance management for WDB staff to ensure effective support of the WDB’s functions and compliance with all WIOA requirements and county policies and procedures. Supports economic development programs and projects that create more opportunities for local job creation
• Assists with legislation tracking of initiatives as they relate to workforce development
• Ensures regular communication and updates to the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, including through regular communication and 1:1’s with the Deputy County Manager to whom the position functionally reports

Essential functions of this position include: reaching; working with and around others; dealing with interruptions; vision acuity (far) for driving, (near) for reading, etc.; color vision; hearing and speech (ordinary conversation) for phones and communicating with staff, and the public.

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration, Accounting, or related field and four years of experience in workforce development, career services or program management; OR, any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

The ideal candidatewill possess a solid understanding of the Coconino County community and local workforce area needs, as well as excellent leadership and organizational skills, grant administration, knowledge of fiscal management, and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Also, candidates will be knowledgeable and skilled in the principles and techniques in public policy development and implementation; the dynamics of political and governmental/county, processes; and development, maintenance, and enhancement of employment program delivery through WIOA One-Stop Job Centers.

Preferred qualificationsincludethree to five years of management experience with broad, progressively responsible design and implementation of training programs, business outreach, economic, or workforce development programs.; experience supporting board leadership; experience working with the Workforce and Innovation Opportunity Act, and/or experience working with local businesses in diverse communities. A Master’s degree is also desirable.

Note:This position is unclassified, exempt from overtime, and at-will. The Director is an executive-level employee of Coconino County and will follow all county administrative policies and procedures and report on WDB activities to the Deputy County Manager. The Director has a matrixed reporting relationship, functionally reporting to both the WDB and Coconino County through its Deputy County Manager.

Considerable knowledge of:

• The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act law and regulations
• Workforce development principles, practices, models, and techniques for assessment and program/system development
• Research methodologies and data analysis/evaluation techniques to develop reports in narrative and statistical form, prepare proposals and grants and create executive-level presentations
• Federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to workforce activities with other community or government partners
• Public and private workforce development and training organizations providing technical assistance, funding, and other partnership opportunities
• Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination regulations for Equal Opportunity Officer
• Public meeting organization and requirements such as Open Meeting Laws, and others
• Staffing Boards of Directors and their committees

Working knowledge of:

• Policies as Local Administrator for the Eligible Training Provider List
• Governmental budgetary practices, including purchasing, grants administration, revenue management, and fund accounting
• Principles and practices associated with positive supervision
• Principles and practices of public administration
• The use of automated data management systems
• Business English and report writing

Ability to:

• Represent the Workforce Development Board, County, and the County Manager’s Office to Representatives, associations and the public in a professional manner
• Work effectively with groups and individuals with differing interests, helping to find common ground, and providing clear communication to elected and appointed county leaders for decision‑making
• Gather pertinent facts, interpret, analyze, evaluate and present with complete and logic conclusion and projections
• Organize and manage complex projects
• Manage and track varied grant projects and to monitor appropriate paperwork, authorizations, signatures, payments, reporting, and compliance
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships department directors, elected officials, administrators, employees, other agencies and the public
• Address the public and professional groups
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply