Workforce Development Program Manager

This position is located in the Workforce Investment Council (WIC) under administrative oversight of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME). The mission of the WIC is the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of an integrated and effective workforce investment system for the District of Columbia.

Incumbent is responsible for overseeing workforce programs, ensuring effective and efficient planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and monitoring the district’s workforce system performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees the policy, compliance and performance evaluation functions, focusing on specific analyses, research, program implementation and monitoring, and other strategies as determined by WIC leadership, and workforce system partners. Supports the WIC leadership in meeting state and federal requirements related to development of the Local Workforce Development Plan, Job Center Certification, Local Workforce Development Certification, and Continuous Improvement

Serve as the point of contact for the One Stop Operator by ensuring the strategies and continuous improvement plans developed by the WIC are understood and implemented. Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting workforce development functions. Monitors and directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance from the Department of Labor (DOL) and outside government agencies. Devises and recommends the establishment of new and revised policies, procedures, and other documentation as the need arises to accomplish various program goals and objectives more effectively. Develop operational guidelines based upon the Federal and District of Columbia laws.

Qualifications & Education

Specialized Experience: This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lowest grade level in the District of Columbia government. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Licensures & Certifications

None

Work Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in a normal office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment: Career Service - Regular

Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-0142-14

Salary: $109,999 - $141,707

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under collective bargaining.

Position Designation: This position has been designated as security-sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability, and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.