Summary Statement
A class incumbent directs the policy implementation of Division of Employment & Training Federal and State grants programs to ensure efficient cost-effective delivery of services.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Oversees policy implementation of DET state and federal programs by preparing grants program reports and by developing and implementing state plans; coordinates operational performance among service delivers.
- Directs staff in contract negotiation monitoring programs and providing technical assistance to subcontractors and service delivers.
- Monitors and evaluates program performance through analysis of data for compliance with program plans and regulatory requirements; develops plans of action and coordinate with staff and Delaware Workforce Investment Board and other state entities to ensure that states job training and employment service needs are being met; recommends future training needs.
- Provides technical assistance to staff subcontractors and members of the Delaware Workforce Investment Board regarding the operation of employment services and training programs.
- Participates in the planning and development of policies and procedures for divisional manpower programs.
- Develops goals timetables for Employment Services & Training Operations Unit within the framework of Federal and State legislation and regulations department and division policy and the direction of the Delaware Workforce Investment Board.
- Develops management tools to ensure effective unit operation.
- Participates in the divisions public information activities including the development of press releases and descriptive information on programs and services; appears before various public and employee groups to provide information on available services.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Chief of Employment Training & Policy
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Three years experience in health or human services work such as applying theories principles laws and practices of health or human services programs and services that assist with and improve life for individuals families or communities such as financial support employment unemployment housing health care disease prevention substance abuse child protective services physical/mental health treatment and prevention or rehabilitation.
- Six months experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
- Six months experience in developing policies and procedures.
- Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning assigning reviewing and evaluating the work of others.
- Knowledge of budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining monitoring projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
Additional Posting Information
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
Required Experience:
Chief
Summary Statement A class incumbent directs the policy implementation of Division of Employment & Training Federal and State grants programs to ensure efficient cost-effective delivery of services. Essential Functions Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all position...
Summary Statement
A class incumbent directs the policy implementation of Division of Employment & Training Federal and State grants programs to ensure efficient cost-effective delivery of services.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Oversees policy implementation of DET state and federal programs by preparing grants program reports and by developing and implementing state plans; coordinates operational performance among service delivers.
- Directs staff in contract negotiation monitoring programs and providing technical assistance to subcontractors and service delivers.
- Monitors and evaluates program performance through analysis of data for compliance with program plans and regulatory requirements; develops plans of action and coordinate with staff and Delaware Workforce Investment Board and other state entities to ensure that states job training and employment service needs are being met; recommends future training needs.
- Provides technical assistance to staff subcontractors and members of the Delaware Workforce Investment Board regarding the operation of employment services and training programs.
- Participates in the planning and development of policies and procedures for divisional manpower programs.
- Develops goals timetables for Employment Services & Training Operations Unit within the framework of Federal and State legislation and regulations department and division policy and the direction of the Delaware Workforce Investment Board.
- Develops management tools to ensure effective unit operation.
- Participates in the divisions public information activities including the development of press releases and descriptive information on programs and services; appears before various public and employee groups to provide information on available services.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Chief of Employment Training & Policy
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Three years experience in health or human services work such as applying theories principles laws and practices of health or human services programs and services that assist with and improve life for individuals families or communities such as financial support employment unemployment housing health care disease prevention substance abuse child protective services physical/mental health treatment and prevention or rehabilitation.
- Six months experience in health or human services program administration such as overseeing and directing the development implementation and evaluation of health or human services programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
- Six months experience in developing policies and procedures.
- Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning assigning reviewing and evaluating the work of others.
- Knowledge of budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining monitoring projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
Additional Posting Information
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
Required Experience:
Chief
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