• Reviews legislative analyses, proposals, and grant forms for correctness and compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and guidelines for Workforce Development Program business and operational requirements and partnership development programs.
• Prepares correspondence to the Board of Supervisors and Federal and State funding agencies for programs and projects related to Workforce Development Program business, operational, and training programs, initiatives, and countywide strategies.
• Collects, analyzes, interprets, and presents data to develop area allocation plans and to support the planning and evaluation of current programs.
• Develops plans to equitably allocate operational, programmatic, training, and business resources throughout the County consistent with Federal, State, and local requirements.
• Supervises technical assistance programs designed to increase the integrated planning capability of Workforce Development Program initiatives, training programs, and business services partnerships.
• Supervises the development of plans establishing, building, and maintaining relationships with regional, sector, and local businesses, employers, and economic development entities to provide and promote workforce development efforts and economic growth in support of Re-Entry initiatives and activities.
• Participates on committees and task forces established to recommend policy.
• Participates in the Workforce Development Program development, program, and training conferences, workshops, and meetings and with other groups engaged in workforce, human services, and community services program development and evaluation.
• Assigns and evaluates the work of subordinate staff.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of experience:

Developing or implementing workforce development programs - OR - Identifying, developing, or securing employment opportunities for workforce development services.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

The required experience must have been gained in one or a combination of the following: 

• WIOA Title I - Adult, Dislocated Worker or Youth
• WIOA Title III - Wagner Peyser
• Carl Perkins - Career Technical Education
• Second Chance - Re-Entry Workforce Programs
• Economic Development Agencies, Economic Development Consulting Firms, or Economic Development Public Entities

To receive credit for a degree, a legible copy of the official transcript from an accredited institution that displays the degree awarded and date conferred must be attached to the application or emailed to WDACSExams@wdacs.lacounty.gov by Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Please reference examination number 68021C in the subject line.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS 2:
Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
 

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of a multiple-choice test weighted 100% which will assess written expression, reading comprehension, data analysis and decision-making, thinking, administrative, leadership, motivation, individual work orientation, collective work orientation, interpersonal and self-management.

Standardized and copyrighted examination materials are not subject to review in accordance with Civil Service Rule 7.19.

Candidates must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the multiple-choice test in order to be placed on the eligible list.

TRANSFER OF SCORES:
Applicants who have taken the identical multiple choice tests for the other exams within the last twelve (12) months will have their multiple-choice test scores for the identical test part(s) automatically transferred to this examination.

This examination contains test parts that may be used in the future for new examinations. Upon acceptance of your application, your scores will be transferred to the new examination, and may not be allowed to re-take any identical test part(s) for at least twelve (12) months.

Invitation letters for the multiple-choice test will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add WDACSExams@wdacs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final results will be sent via US mail. Test results cannot be given over the phone.

TEST PREPARATION: 
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at hr.lacounty.gov. Please click on Job Info Center, then click on Employment Test Preparation. You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to shldirect.com/practice_tests.html. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill workforce related vacancies within the Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
All applicants must apply online. Applications submitted in person, via fax, e-mail, or mail will not be accepted.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE:
Apply online by clicking on the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide all relevant training and experience in the spaces provided to assist in evaluating your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. Applicants must provide a legible copy of their official transcript from an accredited institution that displays the degree awarded and date conferred. If you are not able to submit the required copy of your official transcript with your application at the time of filing, you may email a copy to WDACSExams@wdacs.lacounty.gov by Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Please reference examination number 68021C in the subject line.

If your application is incomplete it will be rejected.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Department Contact Information:
For any questions regarding this examination, please send an email to WDACSExams@wdacs.lacounty.gov. Please reference examination number 68021C in the subject line.

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