Workforce Development Coordinator

This is competitive recruitment and open to the public.

TO APPLY:

• Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
• Please ensure that your application and professional experience is thorough and complete. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU APPLY

Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board daily to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders daily in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.

At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Other Notes:

• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
• Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Should you have any questions about the position, please contact Samantha Rivera, Human Resources Specialist – Talent Solutions at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov

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In a state agency this class is accountable for planning, organizing and directing an agency program and/or project or directing the development and administration of programs within a division.  

Receives administrative direction from an administrative official of higher grade.  

Directs staff as assigned.

• Directs staff and/or operations of an agency program and/or project or division; 
• Coordinates, plans and manages program and/or project activities;
• Formulates goals and objectives; 
• Develops or assists in development of related policy;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
• Provides input or evaluates staff; 
• Prepares or assists in preparation of budget; 
• Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact on program and/or project activities;
• Serves on committees and/or and task forces as required; 
• Speaks before professional and lay groups on subjects related to agency mission; 
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.  

• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • project management; 
  • principles and practices of business and public administration with emphasis on effective organization, administration and management 
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills; 
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Considerable ability to analyze organizational problems and determine effective solutions.

Nine (9) years of professional experience.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the specific area of assignment.

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• Department of Labor: Two (2) years of experience as an Apprenticeship and Training Program Manager may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.    

• Experience in creating and monitoring workforce development programs;
• Experience in Vocational Education, Job Training programs and Employment Support Services including Job Placement, Apprenticeships and internships;
• Experience with report writing and creating presentations;
• Experience in social equity and working with diverse populations;
• Experience working with boards, commissions, or councils;
• Experience working with businesses, reviewing business documents, evaluating business plans, and conducting business outreach;
• Experience working with Workforce Development Boards, Chambers of Commerce, Business and Industry Groups/Organizations, Regional Planning Agencies, Community and Economic Development Organizations, Labor Organizations, veterans organizations, educational institutions and Municipal Governments.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.