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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Employment Security Manager 2 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4616766 THE POSITION Are you a skilled manager and administrator who is deeply committed to the provision of employment security for job seekers and their families? The Bureau of Workforce Partnership and Operations (BWPO), Directors Office is seeking an Employment Security Manager 2 to join us and oversee operations for PA CareerLink offices in Northwestern Pennsylvania, one of six statewide regions. Help lead our team in training and preparing Pennsylvania job seekers for the global workforce!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will plan, direct, and organize operations for the workforce development system including PA CareerLink offices. Your work will include evaluating and implementing program activities and policies, participating in ongoing quality control activities, making recommendations for improvements, and analyzing proposed legislative changes. You will also manage supervisory staff and assist your subordinates with priorities, planning, and performance within staffing and budget allocations as needed. Effective leadership is essential for ensuring service delivery to targeted jobseeker and employer groups.
In this managerial role, you will also serve as a liaison between the workforce development system and industry partnerships, participating on operator and partner groups responsible for PA CareerLink offices and representing the agency, workforce development system, or the bureau on workgroups and taskforces at meetings, conferences, and other events. Clear and concise communication is essential for these responsibilities, participating in labor-management meetings, and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external partners and organizations. Advance your career and make a positive impact on Pennsylvanians' employment and careers to support families, businesses, and improved quality of life in our state!
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Work hours are negotiable. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the nearest headquarters office. The office location will be selected by the chosen candidate from the following PA Careerlink offices: Indiana county, Armstrong County, Butler County, Lawrence County, Mercer County, Oil Region, or Erie County. The incumbent is required to travel to each of the PA CareerLink offices in their territory on a regular basis and as needed. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as an Employment Security Manager 1, or Employment Security Program Manager; or Four years of technical experience in unemployment compensation or public employment service work including one year in a supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree; or Four years of managerial, administrative, or consultative work involving planning and coordinating the work of others including three years in a public employment service agency or a closely related program within or outside government service; and a bachelor's degree; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training that included three years in a public employment service agency or a closely related program within or outside government service, including or supplemented by one year of supervisory experience.
Other Requir ments: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.