Qureos Mentor

Deputy Mayor for Education

<div><div><div><div><div>This position is located in the Workforce Investment Council (WIC), under the administrative oversight of the Deputy Mayor for Education. The mission of the Office of Workforce Investment Council is to oversee, plan, develop and administer programs of comprehensive employment, employment related and unemployment compensation services and directly deliver the full array of services to the public.</div>
This position serves as an expert Workforce Investment Specialist, responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of District workforce development policies and programs; identifying existing programs and strategies that can be expanded, reduced, or adjusted in ways that will allow the District to deliver a coherent workforce development system that connects District residents to career jobs; provide quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis related to current workforce development trends; and propose new policies or programs for efficiently targeting resources toward hiring and training services that provide the greatest benefits to local residents.<div>
Duties and Responsibilities</div>
Reviews current labor market trends and relevant community employment needs. Uses workforce development program data to evaluate the performance of services and providers. Develops and implements strategies and initiatives using new and evolving technologies, including but not limited to data management systems, tracking tools and reporting applications. Evaluates relevant legislation and projects the impact on workforce development strategies and initiatives. Defines problems, identifies and evaluates alternatives, and assesses impacts when participating in planning activities that involve long-range, complex and potentially politically sensitive issues.
Conducts extensive best practice research designed to inform the development of applicable benchmarks, new programming, and funding opportunities. Conducts a variety of complex studies and analysis with regard to assigned research assignments. Makes recommendations regarding adjustments to current, and the development of new programming needed to better prepare District residents for the jobs available in the regional economy. Conducts special studies or projects primarily for the purpose of improving program operations, services, reporting procedures and systems, etc. Participates in long-range planning for proposed changes in assigned functions and programming areas.
Qualifications &amp; Education
Specialized Experience: This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lowest grade level in the District of Columbia government. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Licensures &amp; Certifications
None
Work Conditions/Environment
The work is performed in a normal office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Career Service - Regular
Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-0142-13
Salary: $93,069- $119,916
Position Designation: This position has been designated as security-sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under collective bargaining.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.</div></div></div></div>

Workforce Investment Specialist

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Workforce Investment Specialist