The Workforce Development Department (also known as Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas) is seeking a Workforce Program Manager to join the Workforce Development team of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. This dynamic individual will be responsible for the development of oversight of Workforce program implementation by supervising professional staff responsible for policy development and overseeing the implementation and administration of Workforce programs.
The Workforce Program Manager is responsible for various duties including:
- Design, develop and implement Workforce program goals and objectives by analyzing federal and state program rules and regulations.
- Manage contracts against goals and objectives in statements of work by continuously tracking performance.
- Supervise staff by providing goals, direction and training and recommending professional development opportunities.
- Provide technical assistance and oversight to subrecipients delivering Workforce program services by communicating verbally and in writing with subrecipients.
- Research and recommend additional program activities to improve service delivery by coordinating with outside organizations and agencies.
- Support the North Central Texas Workforce Board Committees and Board members by analyzing and compiling information for Early Learning Programs.
- Assist in the development and execution of program contracts and amendments by assisting in the negotiation of contracts, operational budgets and the development of statements of work.
- Provide oversight of the Workforce Department’s Strategic Plan and associated goals
- Represent the agency at council meetings, professional associations and conferences.
Desired Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and quickly react to changing business needs while meeting firm deadlines
- Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
- Strong communication skills to articulate persuasively and clearly about the organization's mission, value and initiatives
- Previous supervisory experience
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree, or 11 years of equivalent experience (in lieu of degree)
- 5 - 7 years of related work experience.
Compensation:
- $95,235.44 - $123,121.00 – depending on skills, experience and qualifications.
- FLSA: Exempt
Benefits:
We offer a highly competitive package of many desirable benefits to our full-time employees including:
Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- We provide an outstanding package of health, dental, vision and life benefits for employees, with the monthly premium paid by NCTCOG 100%. Coverage available for their families and those monthly premiums are shared with NCTCOG. We provide employees with life insurance coverage that is employer paid with a benefit of 2 times the employee’s annual salary.
Paid Leave
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days are provided as part of the benefit plan, as well as specified holidays. This position also includes a phone allowance.
Retirement
- NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. The defined contribution retirement plan provides retirement benefits for all eligible employees. NCTCOG contributes twelve percent (12%) of permanent full-time employees' gross salaries. Participating employees contribute six percent (6%) of gross salary. An employee becomes forty percent (40%) vested in NCTCOG's contributions after three full years of employment. An additional fifteen percent {15%) is vested for each additional year of employment. An employee becomes fully vested after seven years of employment.
Work/Life Balance Programs
- To help employees and their families meet personal and professional challenges, NCTCOG provides an employee assistance program, prepaid legal services, lunch and learn seminars, alternate work schedules, alternate commute programs, and an on-site gym.
Professional Development
- NCTCOG is committed to professional development and provides a wide range of training opportunities-both online and traditional classroom sessions. It covers applicable professional development expenses, professional memberships, and licenses, as well as tuition reimbursement
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Background Check & Drug Testing:
All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.
E-Verify:
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.
