Paid Family & Medical Leave Service Delivery Manager - SWING SHIFT (WMS1 2020-04544) Lacey



Paid Family & Medical Leave Service Delivery Manager - SWING SHIFT (WMS1 2020-04544) Lacey

Salary

$60,464.00 - $84,644.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County – Lacey, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2020-04544

Department

Employment Security Department

Division

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Opening Date

05/28/2020

Closing Date

6/4/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

Description


>>>>>>>WE ARE LOOKING FOR SWING SHIFT ONLY<<<<<<<

SWING SHIFT: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

 
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Your opportunity to be a key part of how we live our vision and BUILD the nation's best and most future ready workforce starts right at ESD!
 
Power to Help: Here at Employment Security, we believe in the Power to Help when people need it most. We provide economic security to the people of Washington every day and in every corner of the state. We help people find jobs, bridge gaps in employment and are now providing paid family and medical leave!
 
Power of a Job: The Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) division is looking for multiple Service Delivery Managers that can plan, organize, and manage the direct service work activities of the Paid Family and Medical Leave contact center. You be responsible for optimum service delivery that is innovative and incorporates best practices as well as achieve business objectives and performance. This role requires a strategic and tactical leader who can support the Operations Manager in using customer feedback to achieve the goal of customer delight. 
 
It is estimated that up to 2/3 of Washingtonians will have an event that results in them being eligible for Paid Family and Medical Leave. Working on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Team means you get to help create a people-centered, accessible, and cutting-edge program that will benefit Washington workers and employers for generations. If our mission motivates you, please apply to be a part of our team!

More than Just a Paycheck!  Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. To read more about our benefits, click on the following employee benefit links: 

Duties

As the Paid Family and Medical Leave Service Delivery Manager, your primary responsibility is to manage staff, technology and resources to ensure that people can access timely and accurate Paid Family Medical Leave services. This includes providing leadership to direct service professionals who deliver Paid Family and Medical Leave services to accomplish the agency's mission, performance standards, and objectives. You will also be responsible for managing the day-to-day application of business processes and service delivery models for the contact center.
 
Some of what you'll be doing:

  • Effectively manage performance of staff in high volume, fast paced, transaction processing environment; monitor queues to ensure efficient resource deployment that is responsive to inbound customer contact volumes.  
  • Create and foster a culture in which the synergistic power of teams is realized, a learning organization based on how learning really happens, and a climate that supports creativity and innovation.
  • Ensure staff are provided customer-focused training plans and methods; monitor completion of training plans; and provide regular feedback and coaching as needed.
  • Analyze trends in day-to-day customer issues and complaints to clearly understand customer needs; identify short and long-term improvement strategies and implement service delivery enhancements.
  • Drive desired levels of improved customer experience scores; drive improvements to service delivery practices; apply strategies that support and leverage best practices of industry leaders in customer experience.
  • Incorporate practices and strategies, specifically related to interactions with Paid Family and Medical Leave services and systems to ensure services meet the vision, mission and goals of the program. 
  • Ensure that the customer care center team works effectively and efficiently with a multitude of internal and external parties and service delivery partners.
  • Identify and make recommendations for design and implementation of new initiatives or solutions to problems related to statewide service delivery.
  • Serve as a member of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Operations Management Team and participate with executive leadership in determining administrative changes. Provide leadership on behalf of the Operations Manager in their absence. 

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree AND Four (4) years of experience managing customer service initiatives in a contact center, customer service call center, or a fast paced customer service-focused environment.

OR

Six (6) years of experience managing customer service initiatives in a contact center, customer service call center, or a fast paced customer service-focused environment.
  
Desired qualifications include:

  • Lean Green or Black belt certified.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to lead in a Contact Center environment.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment
  • Two years' supervisory experience.

Supplemental Information

Please attach a resume and letter of interest to your on-line application (through the Add Attachment(s) field).

  • A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa.
  • Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.
 
Other Information
  • Final external candidates must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Fraud check.
  • The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
  • If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960.


Veteran's Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD214 or other verification of military service.  Please black out any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.

Thank you for your service!

 
Modern Workplace
ESD's employee engagement continued to trend upward in 2018 as we developed programs to improve the employee experience. We are diligent and remain focused on creating a modern workplace designed to meet the needs of a changing workforce. We have wellness programs, telework policies and flexible schedules. We're working to update our facilities all over the state to enhance both the client and employee experience. 
 
Opportunity for All

The Washington Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Please include your name and preferred pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process.



Please contact Carolyn Haley on the Talent Acquisition Team at 360-480-5752, chaley@esd.wa.govHRRecruiting@esd.wa.gov, or Washington Relay Service 711 with general questions, if you are a person with a disability needing assistance in the application process, or if you need this job announcement in an alternate format.

More than Just a Paycheck!
 
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

 
Read about our benefits:
 
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.

Insurance Benefits
 
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.  Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
 
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
 
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
 
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
 
Vacation (Annual Leave)
 
You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.
 
Holidays
 
Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:
 
HOLIDAY
DATE
 
New Year's Day
January 1
 
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday
Third Monday in January
 
Presidents' Day
Third Monday in February
 
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
 
Independence Day
July 4
 
Labor Day
First Monday in September
 
Veterans' Day
November 11
 
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
 
Christmas Day
December 25
 
Personal Holiday
Employee's selection each calendar year

*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
 
Social Security
 
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
 
Sick Leave
 
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.
 
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.

01
In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume, letter of interest, and a list of references with this applicant packet. Please click below to indicate you have attached the required documentation.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you a current or former Washington State Employee?
  • Yes
  • No
03
This position is for the swing shift from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Please indicate below if you are able to work this shift.
  • Yes
  • No
04
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
  • Some College
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or Higher
  • I do not have a degree
05
Please select the focus of your degree from the list below.
  • Human Resources
  • Business Administration
  • Public Administration
  • Closely related degree
  • Unrelated degree
  • None of the above
06
If you selected "closely related" or "unrelated" degree, please identify the focus of your degree. Please do not state "see resume". If you do not have a degree, type N/A.
07
Which best describes your professional experience managing customer service initiatives in a contact center, customer service call center, or a fast-paced customer service-focused environment?
  • I have less than 1 year of this type of experience.
  • I have 1 year of this type of experience.
  • I have 2 years of this type of experience.
  • I have 3 years of this type of experience.
  • I have 4 years of this type of experience.
  • I have 5 years of this type of experience.
  • I have 6 years of this type of experience.
  • I have 7 years of this type of experience.
  • I have 8 or more of this type of experience.
  • I do not have this experience
08
In support of the question above, briefly describe when and where you gained this management experience. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
09
Which best describes your professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial or health program services?
  • I have less than 1 year of this experience.
  • I have 1 year of this experience.
  • I have 2 years of this experience.
  • I have 3 years of this experience.
  • I have 4 years of this experience.
  • I have 5 or more years of this experience.
  • I do not have this experience.
10
In support of the question above, briefly describe when and where you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, type N/A.
11
Which best describes your supervisory experience leading a group of ten or more staff?
  • I have less than 1 year of experience.
  • I have 1 year of experience.
  • I have 2 years of experience.
  • I have 3 years of experience.
  • I have 4 or more years of experience.
  • I do not have this experience.
12
Please select all that apply. I have the following:
  • Lean Green or Black belt certification.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to lead in a Contact Center environment.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment
  • I do not have a degree.
13
Briefly describe your experience working with senior managers to determine need for change and design and implement initiatives or solutions that improve work groups, team, processes and/or organizations. If you do not have this type of experience, type N/A.
14
How do you adapt to changes in your working environment (new technologies, new processes, new laws, etc.)?
15
How did you hear about the opportunity you are applying to?
  • www.careers.wa.gov / governmentjobs.com
  • WorkSource Center or WorkSourceWA.com
  • Washington State Employee Referral
  • ESD Employee Referral
  • ESD's job page
  • GOVDelivery
  • College/university career fair or website
  • LinkedIn
  • Monster.com
  • Indeed.com
  • VERG
  • Other
16
If you selected "Other" or "Referral", please tell us how you learned about this job opportunity. If this does not apply to you, type N/A.

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