CA Workforce Development Board
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
TELEWORK IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE, HOWEVER, STAFF MAY BE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO THEIR ASSIGNED HEADQUARTERS AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
About the CWDB
The CWDB is recognized nationally as a progressive and experimental state workforce department, charting a path to a High Road economy and approach to workforce development grounded in the principles of social equity, environmental sustainability, and resilience and quality jobs. Over the past decade, the CWDB's budget, programs, and staff have grown exponentially using federal and state workforce funding to pilot new sector-based workforce initiatives and develop policy solutions that address the quality and accessibility of jobs in addition to training. The CWDB is a stand alone state agency, is not part of the Employment Development Department, and is under the larger umbrella of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency. If you are motivated to be part of a small but mighty department doing the work described above, you may be a great fit for one of our open positions.
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the incumbent is responsible for information gathering, analysis, and recommendations on workforce development pertaining to the full range of workforce innovation, regional leadership, and system alignment. The incumbent's areas of focus are innovation and implementation; from grant program management, to organizing and facilitating Communities of Practice, and working closely with other state partners and advocacy groups to inform policy and practice through the lessons and successes of the programs developed.
The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) strives to cultivate regional leadership and system alignment through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) regional planning and the development of initiatives which fund and inspire innovations in order to solve some of the challenges that are keeping Californians with barriers to employment from achieving success. The incumbent will contribute to the planning and development of multiple initiatives, and capturing lessons and successes which can be communicated internally and externally throughout the workforce system.
As a full journey level analyst in support of the CWDB and its committees, the incumbent should be knowledgable in workforce development and have some experience in working collaboratively with private and public sector representatives, and developing foundational documents. The incumbent will be required to attend meetings and conferences as a representative of the CWDB. The incumbent is expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and develop technical competency. The incumbent may act in a lead capacity.
Special Instructions:
(All other CWDB Branches) Hybrid Telework Options Available- The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) headquarters is located in Sacramento, CA. The CWDB has adopted a hybrid telework schedule, and staff will be required to report to the office as needed and according to the departments hybrid telework policy. Terms of the telework schedule are subject to Branch/Division needs and CWDB policies and should be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Is required as part of your application, and your application will not be considered without a properly completed SOQ. Refer to SOQ instructions below.
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Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
Possible Remote/Telework Options AvailableOffice - Cubicle
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Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Administrative experience
Analytic skills
Communication, both written and verbal
Critical thinking
Customer service
Detailed oriented
Logic and reasoning skills
Knowledge of fiscal and budgets
Knowledge of MS Teams, MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
Organization and time management skills
Adaptability
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, , and the CalPERS website, .
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
The SOQ must be typed, have 1" margins, single spaced, 12-point font, no more than 2 pages in length, be in narrative form (no bullets), and be written in your voice (no Chat GPT or other AI software). Please include your name and indicate the position number and classification for the position you are applying for. Answer each question separately, indicating the corresponding number for each question. Your responses must address the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications listed for this job posting. Applicants who do not follow these instructions will not be considered for the interview process. Cover letter and resume do not take the place of the SOQ.Required Application Package Documents
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