Deputy Commissioner of Workforce Development

Overview

Reporting to the Executive Deputy Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner for Workforce Development is responsible for overall operations of the New York State Department of Labor’s Workforce Development Division. The role will lead the Division with a high level of attention to detail and a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team. Must be a resourceful problem-solver and possess strong leadership skills to provide customer centric service delivery. A strong ability to drive change while improving efficiencies and process is essential. The position is a member of the Commissioner’s Executive Team. The services we provide job seekers and meeting employers talent needs are critical to the mission of the New York State Department of Labor.

Duties

The incumbent performs, but is not limited to the following duties:

• Provide leadership to workforce development internal staff and external partners such community colleges/vocational schools, local employers, workforce development agencies, government agencies, and community-based organizations in the development of workforce program services to best serve the State;
• Develops cooperative working relationships with a broad range of public and private agencies, community-based organizations, labor organizations, school districts, secondary educational institutions, trade organizations, advocacy groups, and non-profit organizations; advances workforce development strategies and objectives by stimulating workforce development and growth within the State;
• Develop and manage appropriate evaluation and reporting process to determine workforce development program success and effectiveness; and oversee the development of both community and business needs assessments to ensure alignment with business forecast and emerging skills requirements;
• Ensure that information and knowledge assets are identified and shared across the division to build capacity, support effective use of resources, increase information flow, and inform departments’ programming efforts;
• Identify and evaluate innovative strategies and solutions, experimental designs and practices and successful implementations from a variety of settings (e.g., education, business and industry and not-for profit) to support divisional and help drive continuous improvement across the division;
• Keep up to date with developments in organizational change, knowledge management, and innovation by reading relevant journals, attending seminars/conferences and attending courses as needed;
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines and policies governing workforce training programs; budgetary processes and procedures; and contract development and administration;
• Assists in the preparation, review, and submission of required reports, papers, correspondence, and other documents, ensuring clarity, completeness, accuracy, and conformance with applicable policies.

Deadline

The deadline for this job posting is November 27, 2024.

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