What are the responsibilities and job description for the Future Ready Oregon Project Director (PEM E) position at Higher Education Coordinating Commission?
Initial Posting Date:
05/20/2022
Application Deadline:
06/13/2022
Agency:
Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Salary Range:
$6,285.00 - $9,722.00
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Future Ready Oregon Project Director (PEM E)
Job Description:
Future Ready Oregon Project Director (PEM E)
FT/Limited Duration/Job Rotation
Office of Workforce Investments
Future Ready Oregon
Salem, Oregon
REQ-97640
Come for a job. | Stay for a career. | Make a difference… for a lifetime!!!
Join the Higher Education Coordinating Commission’s Workforce Investments team as a Future Ready Oregon Project Director (PEM E). This position is budgeted through June 30, 2023 but is expected to last through June 30, 2027. This position also has the potential of becoming permanent.
Equitable Recruiting
The HECC strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
About the Agency
HECC AGENCY VISION -
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission
(HECC) envisions a future in which all Oregonians—and especially those whom our systems have underserved and marginalized—benefit from the transformational power of high-quality postsecondary education and training.
Agency Values- Transparency, Equity, Integrity, Trust, Collaboration, Accountability, Lifelong Learning.
About the Office
The Office of Workforce Investments (OWI) is responsible for convening partnerships in the workforce system, supporting the Oregon Workforce and Talent Development Board (WTDB) and Local Workforce Development Boards, and implementing the Governor's vision and the WTDB strategic plan. In close collaboration with its WorkSource Oregon partners, OWI administers the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth, Adult, Dislocated Worker and Discretionary grants. OWI also administers several youth workforce programs, including the Oregon Youth Corps, Oregon Conservation Corps, and Oregon Youth Employment Program, and staffs those programs associated advisory committees. Finally, OWI supports OregonServes – the state’s official service commission – and is the administrative entity for Oregon’s state-based AmeriCorps programs.
What You Will Be Doing
The primary purpose of this position is to direct the HECC’s implementation of Future Ready Oregon (SB 1545), which is a $200 million investment in Oregon’s workforce system. This implementation requires the alignment, development, and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs across multiple HECC offices, state agencies and sectors. The position performs supervisory functions by interviewing, selecting and providing training for new staff; by approving or disapproving recommendations from subordinate staff on personnel actions; by evaluating subordinates' performance; by hearing and resolving employee grievances; and by determining the need for and initiating disciplinary action in order to ensure adequate and competent staffing for the office. This is a key position both in the agency and in the broader workforce system that works closely with and advises agency leadership, Governor’s Policy Advisors, and Legislators on workforce policy and strategy.
Duties Include
Supervise and Direct Staff:
State supervisory managers are expected to possess and model six (6) base competencies of: Communication, Innovative, Intentional Engagement, Mentoring & Developing People, Stewardship, and Business Acumen.
- Provide direct supervision for office staff and ensures tools, learning, and equipment necessary for staff to perform their duties are available.
- Meet regularly with staff to identify and provide needed support, plan and direct work, provide coaching and mentoring, and build team cohesion.
- Interview and select new employees taking into consideration the agency’s affirmative action goals and objectives to increase the cultural diversity and inclusion.
- Plan, assign and review work. Set clear work objectives, goals and expectations with staff.
- Evaluate employee performance and encourage staff skill development.
- Identify staff training needs and prepare training plans.
- Coach, mentor and motivate staff.
- Promote a positive attitude toward working safely and ensure immediate correction of unsafe work practices.
Future Ready Oregon Leadership
- Provides leadership and direction for the HECC’s implementation of Future Ready Oregon.
- Directs the establishment of Future Ready Oregon rules, policies, procedures, and priorities.
- Oversees the development of and approves project plans for Future Ready Oregon.
- Provides leadership for internal Future Ready Oregon workgroups and project teams.
- Develops and determines project budgets and spending plans for Future Ready Oregon.
- Oversees evaluation, monitoring and tracking of Future Ready Oregon project budgets, schedules, and performance.
Partnership, Engagement, and Representation
- Develops and maintains working relationships with legislators and their staff on matter related to Future Ready Oregon programs.
- Develops and maintains working relationships with state agency leaders, including leaders from the Bureau of Labor and Industries, Youth Development Division, Oregon Employment Department, Oregon Department of Human Services, and others, to ensure alignment of Future Ready Oregon funding, priorities and programs.
- Works closely with the Governor’s Workforce Policy Advisor and Racial Justice Council staff to advance community engagement in Future Ready Oregon implementation.
- Directs the establishment and operation of a Future Ready Oregon Technical Advisory, comprising representatives from CBOs, local workforce boards, education and training providers, labor unions, employers, and others.
- Develops and delivers presentations on Future Ready Oregon to State Legislative Assembly, the Governor, Higher Education Coordinating Commission, Workforce and Talent Development Board, and others.
- Represents the HECC on state and national workgroups on matters related to Future Ready Oregon.
For a complete list of duties and working conditions, please contact the recruiter for the position description.
Working Conditions
- Daily team interactions.
- Open office environment.
- Extensive computer use.
- Simultaneous work on multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
- Requires remaining stationary for extended periods.
- Requires physical activity normally associated with filing and sitting for extended periods, occasional bending, stooping, and walking to meetings within the building.
- This position is required to either possess and maintain a valid driver's license by the state of residence or provide an acceptable mode of alternative transportation, in order to travel to required training and meetings. Additionally, in state and occasional out of state travel may be required for mandatory training and meetings.
This is a full-time Management service position.
Desired Attributes/Skills
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!
- Experience with workforce development policy or program work;
- Experience implementing state and/or federal legislation, grant programs, and/or regulations;
- Experience providing leadership and direction for complex projects or programs;
- Experience or interest in supervising staff;
- Extensive effective collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills;
- Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications (Required Skills)
Three years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation.
OR
Two years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation,
and d) budget preparation;
OR
Two years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation,
and d) budget preparation;
AND
45-48 quarter hours (30-32 semester hours) of graduate level coursework in management.
OR
Three years of professional experience as a program/project leader, assigning and reviewing work of professional staff (e.g., engineers, etc.) including project responsibility for developing goals and objectives, project evaluation, and monitoring and controlling or preparing a budget.
45-48 quarter hours (30-32 semester hours) of graduate level coursework in management.
OR
Three years of professional experience as a program/project leader, assigning and reviewing work of professional staff (e.g., engineers, etc.) including project responsibility for developing goals and objectives, project evaluation, and monitoring and controlling or preparing a budget.
The Benefits
- Competitive medical, vision and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members.
- Opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation savings program.
- A fabulous retirement program.Click hereto visit our full benefits website.
- Work-life balance-
- 11 paid holidays per year.
- 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year.
- 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month.
- Progressive vacation leave accrual, starting at 10 hours per month, with increases every 5 years.
- Work with a team that values equity, affordable access to education, and lifelong learning within beautiful Salem, Oregon!
How to Apply
- Current State of Oregon Employees: Please apply through the Career worklet within your
Employee Workday Profile
.*- Click the apply button and fill in the application fields.
- Complete the questionnaire.
- Upload your resume.
- Attach a cover letter
- Limit to no more than two (2) pages and
- Clearly demonstrates how your education and work experience meet the desired attributes of this position.
Be sure to check your applicant inbox periodically for updates and information requests.
Failure to respond to these requests may delay the review of your application materials.
Help Your Application Rise to the Top!
Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase the amazing skills and experience, making you the best candidate for the position. Candidates whose training and/or experience most closely match the requirements and needs of the position and who attach all necessary documents will be eligible for an interview. Submissions will be screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.)
Need help?
Contact Patty Cuno, HR Analyst, at
Patty.Cuno@hecc.oregon.gov
or call (503) 934-0956 with questions about the recruitment and selection process (e.g., supplemental questions, clarification of job announcement information, etc.).
If you need an alternate format in order to complete the application process, please contact Patty and be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.
The Fine Print
- Salary Range: The range listed is the Non-PERS salary range. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS.
- Criminal Records Check: Employment is contingent on the outcome of a criminal records check which may require fingerprints (FBI). Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of an offer or termination of employment.
- Veterans: If you are a veteran you may receive preference. A request will be sent to your applicant inbox to submit your veteran’s DD214 form.Click herefor more information about veterans’ preference.
- Future Vacancies: We may use the candidates from this posting to fill future vacancies. This position may become permanent if future funding becomes available.
- Position Description: A complete position description is available by contacting the recruiter.
- Visa Sponsorship: We do not offer Visa sponsorships. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.
The HECC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). HECC does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.