Title:  Workforce Development Division Supervisor

Overview

The ideal candidate will be experienced in workforce development, economic development, leadership and/or community outreach with demonstrated abilities to work with diverse populations. An emphasis is placed on cultivating community partnerships to promote business engagement, integration of services, alignment, and shared resources.

This role is to assist the Regional Manager with supervision of the daily operations of an American Job Center(s); responsible for supervision of staff, training, evaluating and assigning work; providing higher level support to customers and staff; conducting programmatic reviews of case files; attend community-based meetings representing VDOL. 

This position requires candidates have the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines, strong organizational, management and communication skills, de-escalation, problem solving skills, work in a fast-paced environment.  This position requires travel between at least two offices within the region.

Who May Apply

This position, Workforce Development Division Supervisor (Job Requisition # 17861 ), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact danielle.kane@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are typically performed in a standard office setting, with considerable travel between locations. Private means of transportation must be available. Evening and weekend hours are part of the job and must be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years or more of experience at or above a technical level in workforce development, employment services, human resources, labor relations, human services and/or direct client case services and program delivery, public administration.

OR

Associate's degree AND three (3) years or more of experience at or above a technical level in workforce development, employment services, human resources, labor relations, human services and/or direct client case services and program delivery, public administration.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND five (5) years or more of experience at or above a technical level in workforce development, employment services, human resources, labor relations, human services and/or direct client services and program delivery, public administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in supervising or managing professional staff.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.