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4/29/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)

24-02437

Workforce Development Supervisor (FFTL)

Salary

$3,900.00 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workforce Development

Location

1844 Carter Ave
Ashland, KY 41101 USA

Description

The Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to educate, prepare and train Kentucky’s current and future workforces. Our goal is to create and make continuous improvements to an education and workforce system that prepares Kentuckians for the 21st century workforce, while helping businesses find the skilled workers they need to compete and create jobs in the Commonwealth.

The Career Development Office provides workforce services to Kentuckians who are unemployed, under-employed, or searching for a new career path. We also provide a variety of services, such as assistance with unemployment insurance, business downsizing, labor market information, job postings, and recruiting and training.

This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non- merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises the operations of the Ashland Affiliate Career Center.
• Establishes and evaluates section goals, while monitoring progress.
• Ensures section functions are meeting or exceeding required standards set by the US Department of Labor and division Leadership.
• Provides leadership and guidance to staff.
• Performs annual evaluations.
• Recommends personnel actions to branch manager.
• Develops training and continuously works to train current and new employees.
• Develops and establishes schedules in accordance with demands and procedures. Approves and/or denies leave and overtime requests.
• Oversees employment service staff, programs, and functions including RESEA, Wagner-Peyser, and Business Services.
• Coordinates hiring events.
• Oversees building, grounds/maintenance, and security. Works with facilities, security, COT, and other partners and agencies to ensure optimum operations.
• Resolves complaints from customers, community, and staff. Assists with complex unemployment claims issues as needed.
• Meets regularly with staff to provide updated communication and to gather feedback on progress.
• Maintains knowledge of laws and regulations.
• Ensures branch policies and procedures manuals are updated.
• Travels as necessary to conduct site visits, meets with employers, conducts presentations, and attends both virtual an in-person meetings.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure

The Education and Labor Cabinet (ELC) also participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. ELC will only use E- Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that ELC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting. Travel is required.