Workforce Development Analyst

Full Job Description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Workforce Investment Board (WIB). The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.

If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Requirements

• Assist with development and coordination of various workforce development programs; research, compile and analyze information and data to use in program planning.

• Make recommendations for program development; assist with preparation of grant applications; assist with development of procedures for designing proposals.

• Review, modify and negotiate contracts relative to fiscal program performance.

• Design and implement procedures for subcontractors to fulfill reporting obligations; develop, implement and maintain methods for evaluating and monitoring program performance.

• Review fiscal records for accuracy and compliance to budget.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

For a full list of duties for this position, please click here.

Qualifications

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

Education -

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public or business administration or related field.

Experience-

• One (1) year of responsible administrative experience involving project management and oversight.

Knowledge of -

• Statistics used in preparing grants, reports, and labor market studies;

• Department of Labor guidelines, rules, regulations as they pertain to Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA); budgetary techniques.

Skill/Ability to -

• Read and interpret technical, legal and financial material and apply to a variety of workforce development programs;

• Monitor and evaluate program performance;

• Compile and analyze information and formulate recommendations;

• Provide technical information and assistance on workforce development programs;

• Develop monitoring tools for assessing performance, reviewing financial and client records and conducting exit interviews with subcontractors;
  
  

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

• Economic, sociological and political factors applicable to program planning. Federal and State grant applications. Contract reporting procedures.

Skill/Ability to:

• Prepare grant applications. Speak effectively in front of large groups to explain new policies and procedures.

• Place clients in appropriate training or job situations. Develop and coordinate training programs.

• Develop and implement a marketing and public relations program.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment

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

Additionally, 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 also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act

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 you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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