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Job Description
Role
Yavapai County is in search of a dynamic and innovative leader to fill the position of Director of Workforce Development.
The ideal candidate will be a communicative and collaborative leader, adept at fostering team cohesion and promoting a positive work culture. Additionally, they should possess a comprehensive understanding of workforce development innovation along with the strategic management of funding resources.
This role involves executing professional and technical responsibilities of significant complexity related to the planning, implementation, and coordination of workforce development initiatives as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). W ork is performed under the general direction of the ARIZONA@WORK Yavapai County Workforce Development Board (WDB) and the direct supervision of the Yavapai County Manager.
Review complete class specification for Director - Workforce Development here.
Major Duties, Responsibilities- Represents and advances the Workforce Development Board’s position to elected officials, citizens, business leaders and organizations by building collaboration and consensus. Negotiates with key stakeholders and provides fiscal oversight of the administration, employment, and training programs.
- Plans, implements, and coordinates workforce development initiatives, policies, and programs in support of the Workforce Development Board’s responsibilities under the WIOA.
- Develops policy for the local workforce system including the four (4)-year local plan for the WDB.
- Conducts detailed workforce research and regional labor market analysis.
- Sets strategies using technology to maximize the accessibility and effectiveness for the local workforce system.
- Convenes, develops and leverages stakeholders including education providers, employers, non-Federal entities, and acquires monetary resources for the benefit of building local talent pipelines and a qualified workforce.
- Provides accountability measures, programs, and financial oversight over youth, adult and dislocated worker employment training activities, grants, contracts, and the One Stop Operator under WIOA.
- Assesses the physical and programmatic accessibility of all one-stop career centers in the local workforce development area in accordance with WIOA and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
- Ensures proper integration and participation of all mandated ARIZONA@WORK partners, including certification of each one-stop career center as outlined under WIOA.
- Acts as a liaison and develops partnerships between the County, departments, and community stakeholders; responds to inquiries in a courteous and timely manner.
- Identifies and develops various funding resources, researches eligible grant funding opportunities.
- Presents at and facilitates meetings, develops agendas and reports of activities.
- 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.
- Provides assistance with legislation tracking and advocacy initiatives as they relate to workforce development.
- Performs other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, accounting or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in workforce development, career services or program management.
An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the advanced degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
ELECTIVE COVERAGE
• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
PLEASE NOTE
• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
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Closing Date/Time: 1/28/2025 5:00 PM Arizona -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Yavapai County
Show moreYavapai County reflects the history of the old west and the future of the new. At Yavapai County Government, we care for our community while building upon our legacy. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation we uphold these values in our everyday endeavors.
Yavapai County is in northcentral Arizona, just north of Phoenix, and is one of the four original Arizona counties formed in 1864. The County, with approximately 246,191 residents, includes eight incorporated towns and cities: Prescott (county seat), Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Jerome, Clarkdale, Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and the newest municipality Dewey-Humboldt. The County features some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the American West with a mild climate, four beautiful and distinct seasons, and breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, and rolling meadows.
As a Yavapai County Government employee, you will have the chance to work in one of 37 unique departments, each providing vital services to our community. From law enforcement and healthcare to public works and environmental protection, there is a wide range of career paths to explore. And with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, you can build a long and rewarding career with us.
We have a workforce of over 1,800 employees who are committed to enhancing the well-being of its residents and cultivating a thriving and vibrant community, making Yavapai County a wonderful place to live, work, and play.
Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new challenge and aspire to be part of a vibrant team that values each member, we welcome you to join us in furthering our legacy and making a difference in your community. Why… because people matter!
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