Job Opportunity

Alliance Worknet Director
Stanislaus County

Date Posted:

September 14, 2016

Salary:

$92,310.40 – $138,444.80

Description:

The Alliance Worknet is responsible for providing Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act services for the residents of Stanislaus County as well as assisting businesses in finding qualified employees. The Alliance Worknet is dedicated to developing a skilled workforce that strengthens business and contributes to the economic success of our community. The Alliance Worknet Mission is to prepare individuals for jobs that are in demand by local businesses and provide businesses with referrals of qualified job applicants Its goal is to increase employment, employment retention, and wages of Stanislaus County residents as well as helping local businesses improve their productivity and competitiveness.

Alliance Worknet Director is responsible for overseeing the provision of workforce development services to the residents of Stanislaus County through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). In addition, the department provides Welfare to Work services to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients through a contract with the Stanislaus County Community Services Agency. This at–will position is appointed by the Chief Executive Officer with the concurrence of the Board of Supervisors and reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field;
AND

Experience or education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and level of responsibility of an Alliance Worknet Director as described in this announcement. The qualifying experience must include one of the following:

Five (5) years of experience in the administration of one of the following areas: an employment or training program, a social service agency, or a large division within an agency that has overall program responsibility; OR
Five (5) years of experience in a management capacity, preferably in the public sector, demonstrating progressive achievement. This experience should include two (2) years involving the supervision of professional and/or technical staff.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years of experience and/or education in the attainment of knowledge of the principles and concepts of economic development at the community or state-wide level; OR
Experience or education resulting in the understanding of local level economics and labor market principles.

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, go to www.stanjobs.org.
Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application form. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

Filing Deadline:

October 13, 2016

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