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State of Tennessee · 13 hours ago

WAGNER-PEYSER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - 74228

Shelby County, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$4,562/mo - $6,825/mo

2+ years exp

The State of Tennessee's Department of Labor and Workforce Development is focused on promoting workforce development and improving workplace safety. The Wagner-Peyser Assistant Director will oversee employment services and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance workforce development strategies across the state.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for executing the vision and the mission of Workforce System for the Department of Labor & Workforce Development (TDLWD). This position is a key component of the comprehensive state workforce development plan as it relates to the execution of multiple statewide employment programs

Regular participation in pilot location leadership meetings to foster teamwork and provide direction, discuss issues, collaborate on decisions, assess progress, communicate information, and get feedback on system implementation

Collaborate with OSO and partners for optimum coordination of customer flow, access to all services, non-duplication of processes, sharing of information/data and attainment of performance KPI measures, and ensure that all functions of the One Stop system are appropriately staffed and fulfilling responsibilities

Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all One Stop program laws, regulations and policies of partner programs, to develop and expand business environments across the State of Tennessee to facilitate partnerships and workforce development systems strategies that provide opportunities that will benefit current employers, individuals seeking career opportunities, and employers looking to either expand or locate to Tennessee

Oversee outreach efforts at pilot location

Study relevant federal and state policies and procedures; determine applicability of new and revised policies and make recommendations for changes to state policies; interpret policies and procedures for all staff

Collaborates with other State agencies, local governmental agencies, employers, community-based organizations and services, labor organizations, local training agencies and other organizations in the public and private sector to ensure positive relationships are developed and maintained

Promote outreach efforts to all WIOA priority populations with a focus on youth with barriers, Justice Involved Individuals, Veterans, individuals with disabilities, homeless, long term unemployed and low income

Support Local Boards and Regional Directors in the implementation of and ongoing improvement efforts to the AJCs integrated services model

Provide education, training, and technical assistance to internal and external clients regarding agency operations, programs, and services

Coaches team for continuous improvement, individual growth, and career development. Reviews and discusses performance ratings

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Employment program experienceCommunication skillsTennessee Workforce SystemPresentation skillsCreative thinkingStaff training experiencePublic service desireTime management