This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
Schedule: 34 hours per week plus County benefits. This is a grant-funded position.
A Non-Merit vacancy with excellent County benefits, including affordable healthcare, paid sick and vacation days and paid holidays exists in the Department of Economic and Workforce Development.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Job Purpose
Under general supervision of the Chief of Workforce Development, this position is responsible for strategizing and leading an effective youth workforce development program that ensures that teens and young adults facing serious barriers to long-term and successful employment have the opportunity to succeed and thrive; on-going design, performance enhancement, evaluation and sustainability; and ensuring that the overall program mission, goals and outcomes are met.
Essential Job Duties
- Assists in the development of agency goals and objectives related to teenagers and young adults.
- Develops, revises, and makes operational youth program policies in accordance with federal, state and county regulations.
- Plans, implements and operates youth programs and services, including year-round programs for low-income and special needs youth.
- Staffs the Workforce Development Board Youth Committee.
- Prepares reports and presentations on youth issues and programs for the Workforce Development Board.
- Plans and implements the Summer Youth Employment Program, including recruiting businesses and other employers to offer summer jobs, and securing funding from partner organizations.
- Works with the County procurement office to develop and issue Requests for Proposals for service providers.
- Review and rates proposals.
- Oversees program selection and funding determination.
- Conducts ongoing evaluations of program effectiveness.
- Oversees the development of youth-related outreach materials, including agency annual reports, the Web site, brochures, operational handbooks for summer and year-round programs.
- Plans, supervises, and reviews the work of youth services staff.
- Determines ongoing training and professional development needs.
- Actively seeks partners and additional funding for youth programs.
- Coordinates services with partner agencies.
- Prepares related solicitation letters, memos of understanding, and budgets.
- Participates in monitoring visits by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
- Prepares and analyzes a variety of statistical and narrative reports.
- Assists in the preparation of agency plans, grants proposals, concept papers, and marketing materials.
- Represents the Department and Baltimore County at local, state and national workforce development meetings and conferences as assigned.
- Prepares confidential and substantive correspondence for manager’s signature.
- Participates in special assignments or projects as required.
Examples of Other Job Duties
Performs other related duties as assigned.
NOTE:
The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for this position. This may not include all of the essential job functions of this position. This position may not be required to perform all of the essential job duties listed.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
Plus
Three years of experience in related work, such as workforce development or project management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of WIOA, particularly in terms of the Youth Program.
- Knowledge of public administration and general management principles, practices and techniques including federal, state and county government operations.
- Knowledge of local youth service delivery organizations and resources.
- Skill in enhancing the ability of young people to succeed in the world of work.
- Excellent communication skills, including written and oral presentations.
- Strong skills in using computers, including word processing, spreadsheets and graphic tools.
- Excellent skills in project management.
- Strong skills in leadership.
- Ability to think strategically and execute new ideas.
- Ability to develop relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to self-motivate.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training, experience and education as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes. Please attach a copy of your resume to your application.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this position is essentially sedentary, but may involve occasional walking, other limited physical activity and occasional travel between work sites using personal vehicle. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.
Please Note – This position is grant-funded. Significant changes in the grant awards could impact future employment.
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