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Employment and Training Director Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 10/20/05 Amended: 11/04/22; 2/23/26 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING DIRECTOR DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for administering all programs and functions of the Employment and Training Program. The incumbent implements policies established by the Workforce Development Board and develops and carries out procedures in accordance with Federal and State laws and rules, relative to eligibility for employment and training programs. The position also involves the preparation, administration, and monitoring of grants funds, fiscal oversight, and program coordination. The work is performed under the administrative direction of the County Administrator and the general direction of the Local Workforce Development Board and County Legislature with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over the work of professional and clerical staff. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Plans, develops, oversees and coordinates, and participates in the delivery of local employment and training programs in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations and policies established by the Local Workforce Development Board; Develops, analyzes, and interprets employment and training programs, initiatives, and contracts; Responsible for oversight of the implementation and ongoing execution of Board policies and procedures; Stays abreast of Federal and State laws and rules as they relate to the employment and training program and revises service delivery accordingly; Monitors the various activities of the program and services; Coordinates with local agencies for services related to work readiness and employability; Prepares grant proposals and monitors grant expenditures by reviewing financial reports on an on-going basis; Negotiates contracts with vendors for services involved in the program; Supervises staff conducting employment and training services and programs, Provides technical assistance to staff members, training agencies and employers in the conduct of employment and training programs; Establishes and maintains contacts with State, and local agency representatives to effectively implement and integrate program services consistent with the needs of the community; Acts as a subcontractor for the Department of Social Services for delivery of Job Search and TANF Summer Youth Employment Programs; Represents employment and training issues to the employment and training administrator and County Legislature; Responds and represents to County Legislature for departmental needs and reports; Monitors service contracts and evaluates program performance to ensure compliance with the statutory laws and regulations; Responsible as part of a consortium of three for the oversight and implementation and ongoing execution of policies and procedures for the multi-agency Cortland Works Career Center; ---PAGE BREAK--- Employment and Training Director Page 2 I 2 Manages and attends meetings of the One-Stop Career Center; Responsible for oversight of the implementation and ongoing execution of Board policies and procedures; Prepares and administers the department budget and allocates funds to programs; Prepares a variety of reports and interprets data necessary for program operation; Maintains cooperative working relations with community service agencies and local businesses; Represents the Department on various local boards relevant to Employment and Training Programs. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of economics and social science concepts related to poverty and unemployment; Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations governing Employment and Training Programs; Thorough knowledge of local occupational conditions and trends; Good knowledge of management information systems to track program participation; Good knowledge of the grant application process and monitoring; Ability to prepare budgets, operating reports and a variety of other reports relative to program activities; Ability to plan and supervise the work of others; Ability to deal effectively with the public; Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs; Ability to prepare and deliver presentations in a clear, concise and articulate manner; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Possession of Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration, public administration, economics, human services or related field and two years of experience in employment and training, development analysis, personnel counseling or job placement, one year which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR Possession of Associate’s degree or higher in business administration, economics, human services or a related field and four years of experience as defined in one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of and NOTE: Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.