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Workforce Training and Development Coordinator

Broward County Board of County Commissioners

Fort Lauderdale, FL | Full Time

$129k-164k (estimate)

3 Weeks Ago

Workforce Training and Development Coordinator

$129k-164k (estimate)

Full Time 3 Weeks Ago

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Broward County Board of County Commissioners is Hiring a Workforce Training and Development Coordinator Near Fort Lauderdale, FL

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Workforce Training and Development Coordinator.
General Description
Administers large-scale programs and/or projects that have County-wide impact. Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years of experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
Preferences

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or closely related field.
Human Resources Certification (SHRM-Talent Acquisition Specialty Credential or similar)
Project Management Professional Certification
3 years demonstrated familiarity with workforce development training and creating job placement and career paths in targeted populations, addressing hiring-related barriers.
3 years experience in developing marketing strategies, presentations, and/or brand awareness
3 years experience facilitating entrepreneur development training programs or similarly related program

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Office of Economic and Small Business Development is seeking a highly motivated individual with exceptional organizational, communication and presentation skills to be responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of county-wide programming and projects that may include pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, workforce investment initiatives, and entrepreneurship in Broward County.
The primary function of this position is the development and maintenance of relationships with Broward County non-profit organizations, community based organizations, service providers, local business and industry groups, municipalities and educational entities. The main goal of these relationships is to align programs that create jobs, pipelines for jobs, develop entrepreneurs and start-up businesses, apprenticeship and workforce investment program opportunities with employment needs, throughout the county and particularly in disadvantaged communities.
The successful applicant will exercise a considerable amount of initiative and independent judgment, must have strong oral and written communication skills along with information management skills and an ability to build relationships with stakeholders, internal and external apprenticeship partners, educators, industry partners, and the business community.

The selected applicant will partner with the Human Resources Division and other internal County agencies to identify populations who can benefit from proposed services and coordinate programming opportunities to service the population. Additionally, the individual will report regularly on progress made in aligning workforce investment needs, apprenticeship/training programs and entrepreneurship development as part of Broward County's larger economic development effort. The incumbent in this position must have strong communication and collaboration skills to help reach new groups and work with various organizations.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

The incumbent will:
Develop marketing strategies, presentations, promotional strategies, and networking practices to deliver vital apprenticeship and workforce investment program opportunities to various audiences.
Exhibit exceptional communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
Gain knowledge and have in-depth understanding of county programs associated with economic development, including, but not limited to, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, workforce investment, and entrepreneurship.
Plan, develop, authorize, implement, supervise and evaluate programs/projects, activities and services on a large scale with County-wide impact; facilitates inclusion, prepares reports, and analyzes and interprets data.
Coordinate and manage all aspects of a program or project which has operational responsibility of a major scope, a large-sized budget and provides a critical County service.
Exhibit initiative and independent judgment when providing program oversight to the various workforce and entrepreneurship efforts.
Assist the Director and Assistant Director by researching issues, creating memorandums, policies, procedures, reports, and monitors/advises on program(s) progress.
Conduct special research in conjunction with a project/program, analyzes data, and makes recommendations based upon research.
Identify and understand agency/business needs, contractual business requirements, and regulations governing local, state and other requirements, confidentiality obligations, warranties, liabilities, indemnification, termination clauses, breach, and remedies.
Coordinate with non-profit organizations, service providers, local business and industry groups, municipalities, and educational entities projects and programs, community outreach, and media relations; may assist with press releases and responses to media.
Advise and assists the Commissioner(s) and Office Director on all operational and technical matters related to workforce related services and programs as assigned.
Develop and maintain relationships by administering communications and public outreach to internal and external partners with a direct focus on employment needs throughout the County, but particularly in disadvantaged communities.
Provide assistance and training of contracted services providers.
Plan, organize and implement a compliance and monitoring program, conducts contract central audits, field documentation reviews, investigations or management studies.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Typically performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. May vary by work location.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Varies by work location.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

Manages Complexity

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.

Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Ensures that people's decisions comply with policies and standards. Integrates analysis, experience, and other inputs to make effective decisions. Accepts workable decisions and also seeks better alternatives.

Strategic Mindset

Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Provides a clear picture of the organization's vision and strategy and what the team needs to do to realize them. Develops longer-term strategies that capitalize on the organization's distinct capabilities and emerging trends in the market.

Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.

Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.

Situational Adaptability

Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.