Workforce Services Program Manager

This classification is in the non-competitive (At-Will) service of the County and is appointed by and serves at the will of the Executive Director for the Workforce Investment Board (WIB). 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 adult programs and business services.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills, and/or license which are required.

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

Five years of responsible administrative experience involving job training and placement, support programs, or similar workforce development programs.

Knowledge

• The principles of management, organization, budgeting, and personnel practices.
• Relationships among Federal, State, and local governments, private enterprise, and public interest groups.
• Department of Labor guidelines, rules, and regulations as they pertain to the Workforce Investment Act (WIA).
• Economic, sociological, and political factors applicable to program planning.

Skills/Abilities

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• 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.

License or Certificate

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Additional Information

• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• 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 require a physical exam.

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, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Benefits

Benefit Amount

An annual benefit amount is 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 HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision 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, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria earn additional pay according to the schedule below:

• 5 years: 3% increase
• 10 years: 2% increase (total 5%)
• 15 years: 3% increase (total 8%)
• 20 years: 2% increase (total 10%)

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

$30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability Insurance

A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection 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.