Director- Workforce Development Board

ARIZONA@WORK Coconino Workforce Development Board seeks a dynamic and accomplished leader with a passion for workforce development and training. This position will assume the duties and functions of the director of the Local Workforce Development Board (WDB) as created and enumerated in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Under the direction of the ARIZONA@WORK Coconino Workforce Development Board and in partnership with Coconino County Board of Supervisors, the Director is responsible for developing innovative workforce strategies that help businesses, employers, individuals, and industries achieve and sustain economic vitality throughout Coconino County.

Additional responsibilities include developing and maintaining relationships with federal, state, and local leadership; overseeing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act including budgeting, contracting with service providers, monitoring performance; supervision of staff; and performing related duties as assigned. The Director has a matrixed reporting relationship, functionally reporting to both the WDB and Coconino County through its Deputy County Manager.
Please Note:
This position is contingent upon funding received. This position is funded through WIOA funds.

(Illustrative Only)

• Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the local workforce development system as identified by the mission of the ARIZONA@WORK Coconino Workforce Development Board (WDB) and the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (BOS)
• Oversees WIOA allocations and develops broad priorities to help ensure that workforce initiatives successfully fulfill the Coconino WDB Strategic Workforce Development Plan and the vision of a workforce system with a strong focus on Sector Strategies, Business Services, job quality, and skilled applicants
• Develops and implements workforce programs, policies, and procedures; adheres to, and enforces applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies, and regulations consistent with WIOA to meet public workforce compliance and contractual performance goals
• Negotiates and administers various contracts with partners, including one-stop operator and service provider(s). Manages and administers all memorandum of understandings (MOU) to ensure effective partnerships, quality service, and meeting Coconino WDB required outcomes. Oversees the monitoring of all contracts and MOUs
• Oversees development of annual budget and audit, efficient operation of financial and record management reporting ensuring performance, fiscal outcomes, and programmatic integrity. Prepares cost forecasts, variances, and critical paths, including project closeout procedures. Reviews financial and program reports and determines spending level modifications
• Provides leadership to local rapid response activities, including overseeing implementation of layoff-aversion strategies, coordinating with state rapid response partners, and helping ensure timely, compliant response to layoffs, closures, and worker dislocations
• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships and alliances; builds and maintains relationships with key stakeholders related to workforce development. These may include local industry, community partnerships, employer trade associations, organized labor, economic development organizations, local and state government, and other organizations to promote awareness and increase local involvement in workforce development
• Develops and delivers reporting and evaluation tools to demonstrate progress towards and impact/efficiency of WDB goals to Arizona DES, Coconino WDB, Coconino County Board of Supervisors, County leadership, and external stakeholders
• Researches, promotes and leverages additional funding sources for workforce development through government, local grants, and funding opportunities
• Conducts statistical, analytical, and market research on workforce development issues; identifies information needed to conduct studies; evaluates projects utilizing cost/benefit analysis, fiscal and economic impact, and relevant multiplier factors
• Ensures proper integration and participation of all ARIZONA@WORK programs and…