Coordinator Workforce Initiatives

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops regular and special Workforce initiatives pertaining to allocated projects then reports on progress and successful found data
• Creates and maintains Workforce reports that identify opportunities and efforts to ensure contractors meet set Workforce goals on allocated projects.
• Develop effective working relationships with CTA construction contractors and construction trade unions maintaining regular contact.
• Identify develop and maintain relationships with business and industry governmental agencies community organizations and workforce development partners to ensure quality and relevance to programs; and network with other program coordinators.
• Represents the department on various Workforce matters with outside agencies and vendors.
• Organize plan and execute workforce outreach events as necessary for various assigned projects.
• Assist in developing workforce marketing materials including brochures on line marketing and other methods to advertise Diversity Workforce Initiatives.
• Participates in the development and administration of the Diversity Workforce Program and its policies goals and objectives.
• Represents the Authority in Workforce related matters.
• Researches special Workforce Development issues and prepares related reports. Submits reports to management.
• Conducts regular audits to ensure data integrity is maintained accurate in master data files. Identifies data issues and recommends changes to management.
• Participates in a variety of special projects as assigned. Creates various graphic presentations relating related Workforce programs and related activities.
• Coordinates schedules and attends various meetings and seminars as appropriate.
• Create maintain and/or supervise an effective filing system to support programs and workforce relations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

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CHALLENGES

• Keeping abreast of all federal program regulations changes and challenges to ensure accurate reporting.
• Monitoring and Coordinating Workforce events and schedules.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts Social Service Public Administration or related field.
• Three plus 3 years of experience in the field of employment education training project management or a related field plus at least two years of experience in workforce development.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires navigating through construction sites to perform site visits under usual construction conditions.
• Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (NonUnion) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Detailed knowledge of research design statistical analysis measurement and assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of LCP Tracker and B2G Now a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of issues that affect individuals with barriers.
• Strong process orientation: Detail oriented logical and methodological approach to problem solving.
• Good project management skills including the ability to work independently on projects of high complexity with minimal supervision.
• Good judgment and creative problemsolving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment.
• Occasionally required to travel to various work locations within the Chicago Metropolitan Area.

EQUIPMENT TOOLS AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• Personal computer related software (Microsoft Word Power Point Excel) and other applications required by the department.
• Standard office equipment.

Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants if hiredmust comply with CTAs residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race color creed religion sex marital status national origin sexual orientation ancestry age unfavorable military discharge disability or any other status protected by federal state or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

During the hiring process CTAs Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for nonresponsiveness.

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SUMMARY

Under the direction of Workforce Initiatives Project Consultant plans coordinates and administratively supports CTAs workforce diversity initiatives and efforts. and oversees reporting and research projects for the Authoritys Workforce Diversity initiatives.