Workforce Administrator

Workforce Administrator (Senior Economic Development Specialist)

The Workforce Administrator coordinates, collaborates, and administers workforce initiatives in Colorado Springs.  This new position will work to address city-wide workforce needs to ensure residents have a quality job and businesses have the talent needed. The position will be responsible for pursuing collaborations, building relationships, and creating sustainable strategies on a city/regional platform that increase the impact related to workforce readiness and meeting employers’ workforce needs.

As the Workforce Administrator, you will this position will create and maintain meaningful relationships with employers, educational institutions, and community organizations. You will represent the City of Colorado Springs on various community boards and make a meaningful impact to develop, grow, and enhance the workforce talent needed to fulfill the needs of businesses.  

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Essential Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Manages the development and implementation of workforce development projects, activities, and events. 
• Develops project management/organizational tools such as project plans, timelines, and contact database/lists to ensure timely and complete project delivery.
• Provides direct communication to stakeholders about city business needs related to workforce and community actions taken to fill critical job openings.
• Responsible for supporting the growth and enhancement of the organization's workforce development programs and events to enhance city workforce initiatives.
• Promotes awareness of the workforce administration in person through community meetings and virtually through social media.
• Promotes and grows workforce administration by building relationships and soliciting data and information from various entities (e.g., K-12, higher education, public and private organizations/businesses, etc.); 
• Performs other duties as required.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• The ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organization;
• The ability to demonstrate innovative leadership, pursue training and discovery, and welcome change;
• The ability to effectively combine the art of invention and the discipline of management 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in economics, business administration, public administration, or a related field. 
• Five years of full-time, professional experience in economic development or community workforce. 

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

• Public speaking experience 
• Experience that demonstrates knowledge of workforce programs 
• Experience partnering with workforce organizations to build collaborative and productive relationships
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

 

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

 The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.
 
 Apply to Join Our Team

 

• Please visit Colorado Springs Jobs and click on ‘Apply for a City Career’ > ‘City Career Postings – Apply Now’ button to complete an online application. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a NEOGOV/governmentjobs.com user ID and password).
• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources (HR) in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
• Our NEOGOV application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

 

The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the website.
 
 You can view the status of your application here.
 
 To be notified of future career opportunities, go to coloradosprings.gov/jic

 

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 Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees’ unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

Salary : $85,526 - $102,672