You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of “Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.”
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Provide leadership and support for the State Workforce Development Board (SWDB) to advance strategies and actions to strengthen Missouri’s workforce system.
- Work collaboratively with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners to develop and execute Missouri’s WIOA Combined State Plan.
- Develop Missouri’s WIOA Annual Report and the SWDB’s Annual Report.
- Provide oversight for the SWDB’s strategic initiatives and action items.
- Define, develop, and lead projects that support and achieve the SWDB’s strategic initiatives and action items.
- Participate in policy and strategy development to advance the Missouri’s workforce system.
- Lead OWD’s performance initiatives, including DHEWD and OWD placemat initiatives.
- Oversee WIOA program evaluation process.
- Communicate research/data needs to support workforce initiatives.
- Work effectively with WIOA core and related program agency partners, State Workforce Board Members, and other workforce system stakeholders.
- Organize SWDB quarterly meetings, including agenda, minutes, and ad hoc requests from the Board.
- Organize and support SWDB committee meetings, as needed.
- Convey information in a clear, concise, and understandable format targeted to the customer group utilizing strong communication skills.
- Prepare and support OWD’s budget requests.
- Perform other related work as assigned.
- Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in business, public administration, workforce development, strategic planning, or closely related areas, including military service.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
