WorkSource Administrator - Walla Walla, Clarkston, Pullman



WorkSource Administrator - Walla Walla, Clarkston, Pullman

Salary

$75,073.00 - $87,000.00 Annually

Location

Walla Walla County - Walla Walla, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2020-04367

Department

Employment Security Department

Division

Employment Connections

Opening Date

05/15/2020

Closing Date

5/31/2020 11:59 PM Pacific

Description



Here's your opportunity to be a key part of how we live our vision and BUILD the nation's best and most future ready workforce – starting right at ESD!

Who We Are 
Here at the Employment Security Department (ESD), 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.  In addition, we provide timely unemployment benefits to eligible workers and a fair and stable unemployment Insurance system. 

Why bring your talent to ESD?
At ESD we value Collaboration, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Innovation, and Integrity, Investing in our people and Service with kindness.  We have a flexible work environment that respects your work/life balance, ensures your voice matters, and values a diverse workforce dedicated to the Power to Help when people need it most. 

ESD a WorkSource partner, equip job seekers with the tools, training and resources they need to secure gainful employment.  We empower our customers so that they can continue to provide for their families and their own well-being.  Because of this, we believe there is no greater mission than that which can be found here at ESD.  We need an Administrator within our Walla Walla, Clarkston, Pullman Workforce Development Area who will embrace and model our culture and values.
 
We believe in creating a culture where all staff are viewed as respected leaders with a high level of influence and are encouraged to come up with new ideas. This type of approach equips our staff to continually look at our services and ensure we are providing the most value to our customers without any gaps.  As a change management champion, you'll be able to clearly articulate the "why" behind changes to the culture and our service delivery models.  We encourage you to apply now and join us in providing the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people.
 
As an ESD WorkSource Administrator, you are responsible for the operational oversight and delivery of agency services and programs, including performance, compliance, adherence to policies and laws, development of staff through coaching training and practice, and fiscal and budgetary resource management.  You will embrace and model the organizations culture and values, while striving to meet agency, division, and local strategic goals and objectives.  In addition, you'll grow and develop relationships within the partnership including government agencies, the business sector, economic development organizations, labor, community-based organizations, and community service groups to enhance the area's economy and community support for agency services, programs and operations.  WorkSource Walla Walla, is a One-Stop Job Center.  The Administrator will work collaboratively and closely with the One-Stop partners to ensure delivery of all employment services.
 

Duties

You will mentor supervisors and staff by modeling a Leader-Leader approach and engaging staff in a transformation mindset. The WorkSource service delivery environment features knowledge workers who prescribe to quality customer service, continuous learning, and continuous improvement.   Equally important will be your ability to build and manage effective and robust partnerships between WorkSource and the Workforce Development Council (WDC) in support of developing an integrated service delivery system.  This will require that you have excellent diplomacy skills in order to maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders, partners and governing entities.
 
 Some of what you'll do and responsible for:

  • Lead and oversee a staff of approximately fifteen and operating budget of $1.5 million with staff placed in co-location offices in multiple communities.
  • Maintain a respectful and collaborative working relationships with WDC and other key stakeholders within ESD and the community.
  • Budget and program issues, considerations, alternatives, recommendations, changes, and exceptions.
  • Lead local strategic efforts that support the expansion of our WorkSource services to employers and job seekers.
  • Ensure adherence to agency policies program and procedures and developing local plans.
  • Respond to requests for proposals and procurement of internal and external funding resources.
  • Hiring staff, evaluating, training, and scheduling staff work hours, personnel complaints and/or grievances.
  • Assist in resolution of team issues.
  • Public and legislative complaints and/or issues.
  • Facility issues and needs, contracts, and lease agreements.
  • Equipment issues and needs, equipment rental agreements, purchasing of equipment
  • Assessing capacity issues and making appropriate levels of commitment to respond to community involvement.
  • Guide personnel selection processes to ensure equity of opportunity and recognition of Affirmative Action priorities.
  • Be a champion of Change Management efforts that support our culture of Customer First, Human Centered Design, Leader-Leader and Lean.
  • Manage data sharing agreements, non-financial agreements, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) and Infrastructure Funding Agreements (IFA).
  • Adhere to policies regarding human resource issues such as ethics, just cause, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), equal employment opportunity (EEO), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA), etc.
  • Establish priorities using data and feedback; set goals and monitor performance.
  • Leverage resources to assist job seekers with finding employment and coordinating delivery of services.
  • Coordinate risk management plans and ensuring compliance to reduce liability.

Qualifications

A bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of experience with managing and/or supervising staff in a diverse, multi-functional, customer-focused service delivery environment, or a combination of education (up to 4 years) and experience.
AND
A minimum of two (2) of those years must include managing and/or supervising staff that provide direct employment and training services.

In addition to the above qualification and experience, applicant must have the following:

  • Proven leader with a track record of creating and establishing a respectful and productive work environment based on trust.
  • Ability to assure that supervisors act and lead in a consistent and equitable manner
  • Capable of empowering and engaging staff in process improvement/Lean events
  • Knowledge of workforce and economic development, national/community service, and employment, training and/or social services programs.
  • Experience planning, managing and monitoring expenditures in support of a program and effectively safeguarding financial resources.
  • Skilled at analyzing and interpreting data and performance goals, assessing data to identify trends and characteristics influencing operational or performance outcomes
  • Ability to manage procurement and contracting and write grants and proposals.
Desired/Preferred Knowledge:
  • Lean principles and tools including Human Center Design
  • Change Management
  • Leader-Leader
  • CustomerFirst
  • Human Resources and Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Public Disclosure laws and liability awareness
  • Fiscal management principles and procedures
  • Legislative processes and implementation requirements

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 comments such as "see attachments" in the supplemental question responses, may be considered incomplete.


More than Just a Paycheck! 

  • Washington state has one of the most comprehensive benefit and leave packages in the nation, and you can see them by in full by selecting these links: Core Benefits for State Employees, and Paid Leave and Holidays.
  • Throughout the COVID-19 crisis the Employment Security Departments positions are essential to the continued support of the citizens of Washington state, and most will not be affected by the current hiring freeze.

We also offer:
Healthy work/life balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
Growth and development opportunities.
A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.
A commitment to diversity and inclusion by fostering an inclusive environment that encourages all employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
An Infant at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
A modernized workplace.

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.

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 and are 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 Phyllis Gallegos on the Talent Acquisition Team at 360-890-3793, Pgallegos@esd.wa.gov, HRRecruiting@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. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring 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 (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note:  If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their 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. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.


Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

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.

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.


As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. 

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

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In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume and letter of interest with this applicant packet. Please click below to indicate you have attached the required documentation.
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or Higher
03
How many years of experience do you have with managing and/or supervising staff in a diverse, multi-functional, and customer-focused service delivery environment?
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  • I have less one year of this type of experience.
  • I have 2-3 years of this type of experience.
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  • I have 4-5 years of this type of experience.
  • I have 5-6 years of this type of experience.
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Do you have at least two year of experience with managing and/or supervising staff that provide direct employment and training services?
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05
Tell us about your experience managing and or supervising staff that provided direct employment and training services. Please include in your response: What was the company/organization? What type of employment/training services were provided? Size of staff and budget responsibilities.
06
Tell us about your knowledge of and/or experience with workforce and economic development and/or employment, training and/or social services programs?
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Please select all that apply. I have experience with the following:
  • Human Resources and Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Public disclosure laws and liability awareness
  • Fiscal management principles and procedures
  • Lean principles and tools including Human Center Design
  • Leader-Leader
  • CustomerFirst
  • Change Management
  • Legislative processes and implementation requirements
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Are you a current or former Washington state employee?
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09
ESD How did you hear about this job opportunity?
  • WWW.Careers.Wa.Gov
  • WorkSource Center or Website (WorkSourceWA.com)
  • Washington State Employee Referral
  • ESD Employee Referral
  • Employment Security Department's job web page: WWW.Esd.Wa.Gov
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