Director of Workforce Strategy- Office of Economic and Workforce Development (0922)

Career Opportunity

Director of Workforce Strategy- Office of Economic and Workforce Development (0922)

Recruitment: REF10286U

Published: April 26, 2022

Accepting applications until: May 10, 2022

Contact:

Anabel Simonelli - anabel.simonelli@sfgov.org
Office of Economic and Workforce Development - OEWD.HR@sfgov.org

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Department: Economic & Workforce Development
Job class: 0922-Manager I
Starting salary range: $131,924.00 - $168,454.00 (Range A)
Role type: Permanent Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time

About:

Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX) Appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.

We Value Equal Employment Opportunity!

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military, and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

About the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD)

The San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) supports the City's ongoing economic recovery and vitality through key programs focused on neighborhood commercial corridors, workforce development, joint development projects, industry-focused business recruitment and retention, small business assistance, and business development. OEWD’s goal is to work continually to make San Francisco an even better place to live, work and do business. OEWD is a dynamic Department in the City and County of San Francisco that reports directly to the Mayor.

OEWD advances equitable and shared prosperity for San Franciscans by growing sustainable jobs, supporting businesses of all sizes, creating great places to live and work, and helping everyone achieve economic self-sufficiency. Toward this mission, OEWD connects job seekers in San Francisco with employment opportunities in key industries such as Technology, Health Care, Hospitality, Construction, and emerging sectors. We provide industry-aligned job training and access to job search assistance at community-based job centers throughout the City to help provide employers with skilled workers and advance our employment equity goals.

Role description

The Director of Workforce Strategy will report to the Director of Workforce Development and supervise the Division’s Policy, Community Engagement, Workforce Alignment, and Operations Units. The Director of Workforce Strategy will also assist the Director of Workforce Development in the Division’s work with OEWD’s Impact, Policy, and Communications Team, as well as the Mayor’s Office as may be required, to support intra- and inter-departmental coordination and strategic engagement with external stakeholders.

The Director of Workforce Strategy will supervise four staff in leading Workforce Development Division’s role in communicating the impact and vision of the division’s programs and policies to internal and external partners, supporting development and implementation of strategic workforce initiatives, and ensuring that the Division’s operations and systems are functional. The role of the Director of Workforce Strategy will include coordination with the Deputy Director, Director of CityBuild, and Director of Business Services to support strategic planning, such as policy initiatives, program development, and fund development and procurement functions overseen by the Policy and Workforce Alignment Units.

The Director of Workforce Strategy will also serve as the Division’s liaison to OEWD’s Impact, Policy, and Communications Team and represent the Division in department-wide data and performance, policy and planning, and communications efforts. The Director of Workforce Strategy will provide the Division’s final layer review of content before it advances to the OEWD department-level, Mayor’s Office, or the public, except in cases in which review by the Director of Workforce Development is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee development and communication of the strategic vision and impact of Workforce Development Division’s programs and policies
Coordinate with OEWD’s Impact, Policy, and Communications Team to support reporting and evaluation, media and external communications, public presentations and events, and other activities that tell the story of the Division’s programs and policies and inform strategic planning
Support the Division and Department’s work with the Mayor’s Office when required
Help develop and support the Division’s relationships with external partners such as community-based organizations, labor unions, employers, education and training partners, and non-city government agencies and representatives
Work closely with the Deputy Director, Director of CityBuild, and Director of Business Services to help inform strategic planning and effective external communication around workforce development programs and policies
Provide the final layer of review of content that the Division prepares for public distribution before it advances from Workforce Development Division, except in cases in which review by the Director of Workforce Development is required
Supervise Workforce Strategy's Policy Unit, which supports the development, implementation and advocacy of workforce development policies, compliance requirements, and procurement
Supervise Workforce Strategy's Community Engagement Unit, which provides direct services to support workforce development programs and events, as well as the Workforce Hotline and other Economic Recovery and COVID-Relief efforts
Supervise Workforce Strategy's Workforce Alignment Unit, which leads research, analysis, partnership and fund development with respect to OEWD planning and coordination
Supervise Workforce Strategy's Operations unit, which manages the Division’s internal systems, website, external communications, and office administration
Participate in OEWD Workforce Development Division senior leadership meetings and represent the Division when necessary
Develop content to support these responsibilities as required
Perform additional duties as assigned

How to qualify

Desirable Qualifications:

Deep knowledge of workforce development principles and practice
Familiarity with OEWD’s workforce development programs and policies
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Experience drafting media communications and public reports
Quantitative skills to utilize internal and external data to communicate a narrative
Experience working within government and coordinating efforts between multiple government agencies
Experience interacting with policymakers and city officials
Track record of successfully managing projects that interact with public stakeholders
Proven track record of developing practical solutions to complex problems

The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years administrative/professional experience in workforce development, community development, housing and/or housing development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following fields: public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice AND three (3) years of administrative/professional experience in workforce development, community development, housing and/or housing development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work or criminal justice; OR
Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration AND two (2) year of experience in workforce development, community development, housing and/or housing development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
Possession of a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) year of experience in workforce development, community development, housing and/or housing development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice

Substitution: May substitute up to 2 years of education for Bachelor of Art degrees with additional years of experience.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience and education. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates’ qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to continue on in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the process.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

What else should I know?

Final candidate(s) may be invited to take the Supervisory Test Battery (STB). The exam results will be for departmental informational purposes only.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 10, 2022- 11:59pm

How to Apply:

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All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact: Anabel Simonelli-Kupelian, Chief People Officer, anabel.simonelli@sfgov.org.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.