Professional Development Section Manager - Career Executive

Position Summary

This position works collaboratively with the organization and BCPS Directors and Managers to deliver consistent, efficient and high-quality services to children and families and support to the staff we employ. This position manages and supervises the Professional Development Section strategizing, developing, organizing, implementing, and administering the agency’s training program to ensure recruitment, hiring and training of Initial Assessment Specialists.

This position requires participation in the on-call rotation for the after-hours shift. Additional hours and "on-call" hours will be required, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Major Aspects of this Position

• Provide management and oversight of the Professional Development Section ensuring Initial Assessment Specialists receive the training, education and learning opportunities to understand and execute job responsibilities.
• Work in conjunction with the State’s training partnership ensuring training compliance for all state and contracted agency staff.
• As a member of the organization’s management team, work collaboratively with cross section managers and teams and community partners on policy development, strategic planning and continuous quality improvement efforts

Salary Information

The classification title for this position is Initial Assessment Program Manager. The starting salary is between $46.00 and $50.00 per hour ($95,680 and $104,000 annually), depending on qualifications. Pay for current State of WI employees will be based on the compensation plan in effect at the time of the appointment. Pay for current state employees who are transferring will be determined based upon the pay on transfer rules (higher level duties or equity) as outlined in the compensation plan in effect at the time of appointment.

The pay schedule/range is 81-02. A two-year career executive trial may be required.

Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, final candidates may be required to allow DCF to conduct a security background check to determine whether the circumstances of any pending charges or convictions would be substantially related to the job being filled.

Qualifications

• You must possess a valid driver's license AND meet the minimum State Department of Administration fleet standards listed below:
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum of two years licensed driving experience
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older

• Minimally qualified applicants will have:
• Experience supervising employees (i.e., training, hiring, providing guidance, evaluating performance, disciplinary processes etc.)
• Experience working within Child Welfare program functions, principles and practices.
• Experience utilizing adult education principles (principles that emphasize self-direction, relevance, experience-based learning, and problem-centered approaches to enhance engagement and retention) in developing/defining appropriate learning objectives and delivering training programs and curriculums.
• Proficiency using computers and smartphone devices to conduct internet searches and social media posts, and experience utilizing Microsoft Office Programs, and other software tools to develop and deliver in person and on-line trainings (e.g. SharePoint, Microsoft PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Articulate 360, Adobe Photoshop, etc.).

• Well-qualified applicants will have:
• Experience overseeing and/or managing the work of supervisory staff (staff with direct reports).
• Experience interpreting and working under the guidelines of federal and state laws, regulations, standards, and policies in child protective service and out-of-home care of children in the public child welfare system.
• Experience establishing informal and formal collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders that lead to results.
• Experience analyzing detailed information, policies, or programs, and collaborating with subject matter experts to develop training materials (user guides, desk aids, visual aids, project charters, e-learnings/web-based training, materials for print, and web, etc.).

How To Apply

If you haven’t already done so, you will need to create an account and apply online. You must apply online to be considered for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an e-mail, as a hard copy or a fax. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

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The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Pending classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees as a reinstatement) must complete the application process to apply.

The deadline to apply is July 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Angela Cox at 608-422-6422 or via email at angela.cox@wisconsin.gov.

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