Job Developer

Under the general direction of a Supervisor, Employment and Training Programs, within Workforce New Jersey, takes the lead in planning, developing, and coordinating a large, complex employment and training program or more than one smaller employment and training programs; does other related duties as required.

Assists the WDB Director in educating private sector individuals about the WDB to increase the level of private sector involvement in the WDB

Assists the WDB Director in coordinating the projects and activities of the WDB and its committees.

Attends Chamber of Commerce events to network with business representatives

Prepares presentations to educate the business community about the WDB

Recruit business/private sector individuals to become members of the WDB

Host training sessions for all new members to educate them about their role as board members and the various committees.

Provides technical assistance and logistical support to the WDB and its committees.

Assists the WDB director in writing WDB plans

Write reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence.

Interprets and analyzes technical data.

Plans and facilitates meetings, events, and job fairs.

Serves as liaison to federal, state, local government, and community-based organizations as needed.

Provide guidance and technical assistance by functioning as the program expert assisting professional staff involved in the implementation and/or review of employment and training programs.

Consults with staff and provides technical assistance in the design and implementation of plans for improving operations and coordinating services with State and Local Workforce Investment areas.

Take the lead in the design and implementation of procedures and policies.

Serve as a resource person to Employment and Training Specialists and provide advice and guidance on program operations.

Review and develop reports and recommendations regarding program effectiveness and efficiency.

Reviews research, literature, and legislation and consults with experts in the appropriate discipline(s) to determine the current and future trends in workforce development and service delivery.

Coordinates the planning, implementation, and operation of employment and training programs.

Assists in the development of grant applications, plan review documents, contracts, modifications, memoranda of agreement, and other documents necessary to implement employment and training programs.

Identifies and prepares plans to meet the training needs of One-Stop Career Center staff.

Requirements:

Education and Experience: NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

• Eight (8) years of professional experience in the development, implementation, and/or coordination of a multi-phase employment and training program in a large public or private agency.
• Or, possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
• Or, possession of a master's degree in Political Science, Education, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Public administration, or Human Resource Development from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods used to plan and develop employment-training programs.
• Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data. Knowledge of the methods used to negotiate, develop, and modify contracts.
• Ability to develop, coordinate and implement employment and training programs. Ability to provide advice and technical assistance.
• Ability to conduct and participate in studies and surveys.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the program.
• Ability to interpret laws and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
• Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and execute events and job fairs.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

Note: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

License: N/A

To Apply For This Position:

If you qualify and would like to be considered, submit a letter of interest and your resume (including daytime phone number and email address) to the email address listed below. You must submit your response by the closing date shown above and indicate the job title in the subject line.

Email: dhsjobs@passaiccountynj.org

Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that may include fingerprinting. As of September 2010, in accordance with N.J.S.A 52:14-7, the “New Jersey First Act,” all new employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey or secure an exemption.