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Overview

Are you in search of a dynamic opportunity to lead and inspire a workforce team? Look no further! Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development (LCEWD) is hiring a Workforce Team Manager.

The Workforce Team Manager oversees a team of approximately 12 staff members, ensuring the seamless delivery of Wagner-Peyser job seeker services. This role extends beyond supervision, and also manages general communications within the office ensuring a high-quality customer service experience. As an active member of the management team, this position serves as the first line of contact for customers and addresses concerns with professionalism and efficiency. In addition, the Team Manager ensures office safety further contributing to our team’s success.

This role will be Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm, primarily based in office, with occasional opportunities for remote work.

LCEWD carefully recruits staff to build on our existing culture of collaboration, respect, inclusiveness, and innovation. We value all types of diversity, and we value the journey and recognize skills can be demonstrated through a variety of professional and personal experiences. We believe in having purpose and balance in life and support employee flexibility. Our department is passionate about serving people, businesses, and our community. Join our team, apply today!

To be considered for this position, please include both a resume and cover letter with your application.

Responsibilities

Specifically, this position:

• Exercises direct, first-level supervision of positions, employees, operations, and activities within the programs or location
• Oversees Wagner-Peyser job seeker services
• Provides oversight of discretionary grants
• Supervises office communication, including delegation as necessary to manage various communication channels and service lines
• Provides leadership in the implementation and management of security protocols for office operations
• Maintains exceptional customer service as a top priority
• Serves as an active member of the management team

To view the full job description, visit - https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Workforce_Team_Manager

We are looking for a candidate that will:

• Have leadership, strategic development, and management skills
• Exhibit leadership and staff supervision expertise
• Possess strong customer service skills with a focus on delivering exceptional client support
• Demonstrate effective conflict resolution
• Have proven experience in partnership, stakeholder relationship management, and program development
• Use excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Oversee grant activities and maintenance, limited grant reporting may be required
• Be familiar with Wagner-Peyser job seeker services

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in related Social/Human Services field or performance of duties required.
• Two (2) years of supervisory and/or leadership experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Social Services, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• FSA or HSA depending on medical plan
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays

To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits.

Supplemental Information

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.44 - $44.92 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Collins, CO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person