DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 30415
Competitive
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
This is an administrative position involving responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of the recruitment and training program for the Onondaga County Department of Water Environment Protection. The incumbent will develop and monitor programs designed to not only recruit, but also develop and train existing WEP employees in order to support the department’s goal of a highly skilled diverse and inclusive work environment. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Commissioner of Water Environment Protection with considerable latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over subordinate employees involved with the recruitment, training and safety of employees. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Develops and fosters relationships with outside agencies to assist in identifying qualified candidates to meet the staffing needs of the department.
Develops, implements, and evaluates all plans for recruitment, training, and employee development opportunities.
Reviews processes relating to recruitment and hiring and develops strategies to streamline and/or improve those processes.
Develops and/or reviews internal and external communications relating to job opportunities with the department.
Partners with other County Departments to identify and support staffing initiatives relating to workplace diversity.
Provides supervision to a staff consisting of 1 Training Officer, 2 trainers, 1 Safety Director, and 1 recruiter.
Oversees the training effort and, when necessary, conducts training for staff on a variety of subjects.
Schedules and attends recruitment fairs as needed.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of community groups and organizations, local business and industry, and other government agencies that can provide assistance with the recruitment and training of qualified candidates.
Good knowledge of the training and recruitment goals and objectives of the department.
Good knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision.
Good knowledge of the techniques of program administration.
Good knowledge of public relations techniques.
Ability to identify staff development needs and evaluate the efficacy of training programs.
Ability to speak effectively and deliver effective oral presentations.
Ability to evaluate the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with representatives from community groups and agencies, local business and industry and other government units and agency staff.
Ability to express oneself clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree in Business, Public Administration or a closely related field and two (2) years of professional level work experience, or its part-time equivalent, in public administration involving policy and program development; or,
B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Baccalaureate Degree in Business, Public Administration or a closely related field and four (4) years of professional level work experience or its part-time equivalent, in public administration involving policy and program development
6/22 Date of Original Composition