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Recruitment Information

This position is full-time and permanent. The position is located in Downtown, Honolulu. In person interviews may be required. Hiring rate will be based on qualifications, availability of funds, and other relevant factors. This recruitment will remain open until 15 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Salary: $113,544 - $181,644 annually

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MAIL Completed APPLICATION And SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS To:

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Human Resources Office
830 Punchbowl St., Room 415
Honolulu, HI 96813

Please ensure your application is LEGIBLE, COMPLETE, and SIGNED. Illegible, incomplete, or unsigned application may be deemed ineligible.

• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and control the activities of program specialists engaged in planning, developing and evaluating workforce development services activities, and employment and training programs.
• Plan and develop program goals and objectives within the framework of federal guidelines and based on the needs of local offices, applicants, employers, counties, State and local workforce boards, and the community.
• Clarify and interpret laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and directives, and new program initiatives to insure uniform understanding and application.
• Direct and assist staff supervisors in planning and organizing staffing patterns to meet program needs; and ensure that production requirements and critical time schedules are met.
• Review and evaluate the overall functions and activities of the office for effectiveness; and develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Analyze economic and occupational data; coordinate the planning and development of federal and State program plans and budgets; and recommend to the Administrator program plans and budgets, and allocation of program goals and resources to divisional branches and sections.
• Develop organizational plans and operating procedures for implementation within the division.
• Review and analyze State and federal workforce development and related legislation; and prepare legislative testimony and/or comments.
• Review and approve operational policies, procedures and guidelines for programs developed by subordinates; and provide guidance in resolution of complex issues in program implementation.
• Direct and assist project directors of subgrantee organizations (e.g., counties, occupational organizations, educational institutions, private or public agencies, etc.) in developing program plans and operating and administrative procedures; and provide training and other technical assistance.
• Coordinate various sub grantee efforts in each county to minimize duplication of efforts and increase utilization of all available resources.
• Conduct regular meetings with project directors to provide program direction; review and analyze operational reports and other documents to determine deficiencies and problem areas, and formulate plans for improvement; prepare strategies for needed actions; and prepare written directives or policy, based on program administrative decisions, for the Administrator’s issuance to appropriate parties.
• Conduct and/or participate in advisory council meetings to obtain recommendations regarding program plans, to provide continuing analysis of needs for employment training, and to improve the utilization and coordination of delivery of such services.
• Plan and/or participate in a public information program to stimulate interest in and gain public acceptance and cooperation of the various workforce development programs.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of effective working relationships with officials of business establishments, unions, training institutions, and other public and private organizations to enhance interest and success of the program.
• Participate in senior supervisory staff meetings with the Administrator to coordinate activities and develop cohesive statewide strategies, policies and procedures.
• Conduct and/or participate in meetings with county mayors and officials, State department directors or…