Program Manager, Workforce Planning - Los Angeles County, CA, United States - Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources
Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources
Verified Company
Los Angeles County, CA, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter
Description

EXAM TITLE:
Program Manager, Workforce Planning & Operations


EXAM NUMBER:
EW8194C-EA


JOB TYPE:
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT**
ABOUT THIS EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT:
  • The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected.

    We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use.

    If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.


Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance.

This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Program Manager, Workforce Planning & Operations.


WORK LOCATION:


  • Economic Opportunity Headquarters
  • 510 S Vermont Ave 11th Floor
  • Los Angeles CA 90020

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:


  • The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is LA County's central economic and workforce development hub helping residents connect to new career pathways, start and certify a business, and access lifechanging opportunities. We're working to advance equity and inclusive, sustainable growth through all DEO programs and services by targeting economic benefits to the most vulnerable and marginalized communities, small businesses and residents in LA County.

Our Vision:
An equitable economy with thriving communities, inclusive and sustainable growth, and opportunity and mobility for all.

Our Mission:

DEO creates quality jobs, helps small businesses and high-road employers start and grow, and builds vibrant local communities and spaces.


Essential Job Functions:

Oversees all the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity funds for the Department (Adult, Dislocated Worker, Youth, and Rapid Response). Ensures that program performance goals are met and that there is appropriate use of funds.


Leads the development of strategic policy and operations plans that improve the delivery of services and comply with Federal requirements and legislation that impact workforce programs, our Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board Local Area Plan, and our workforce program design set out in the AJCC procurement.

Reviews policy for feasibility and makes recommendations about implementation, identifying key pros and cons, as applicable.


Through the actions of subordinates, interprets research and studies to determine applicability, effectiveness, and need for modifications in program policies and procedures for workforce programs and grants as assigned.

Leads the development and review of new, emerging, and innovative workforce programming models.


Maintains an organizational structure that aligns the talent of its managers, supervisors, and line staff with the workload of the Workforce Operations Division to effectively and efficiently administer workforce development programs.

Provides an environment that offers opportunities for its staff to excel in their strengths and also challenges them to achieve more.


Promotes workforce operations in a positive light through interface with other County Departments, Local and Statewide workforce development boards, other governmental entities, community and faith-based organizations, economic development, education and other stakeholder organizations.


Ensures timely communication with the various colleague managers and supervisors that impact Workforce Operations to ensure understanding at levels of the organization that is consistent with the vision and goals of the department.


Requirements:


NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

OPTION 1:


  • One year of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Project Supervisor, Community Services, or higher, responsible for the development and/or implementation of community development and senior citizens services or related programs.

OPTION 2:


  • Three years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Community Center Director I, or higher, one year of which must include supervision during the last three years, participating in the development and/or implementation of community development and senior citizens services or related programs or in departmental administrative support functions.

OPTION 3:


Three years of experience at the level of Executive Assistant, or higher, in a highly responsible administrative or staff capacity analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems related to the administration of community or senior services programs.


OPTION 4:

Three years of experience in a highly responsible administrative capacity analy
More jobs from Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources
See all jobs of Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources