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ACOM DWS ASST DIR, EMPLOYMENT ASSIST
The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) Assistant Director of Employment Assistance is responsible for overseeing the activities of the Office of Employment Assistance. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Class Code:
N051N
Job Grade:
GS13
Special Job Requirements:
Typical Functions:
Directs the activities of a large professional and administrative support staff through lower-
level supervisors including approving hiring recommendations, providing training to staff,
reviewing performance evaluations and evaluating the performance of immediate
subordinates, and reviewing and approving a variety of actions, policies, or procedures
recommended by subordinates.
Provides input in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
for the agency by coordinating with the director and subordinate supervisors in the
preparation of plans.
Develops plans, programs, and procedures to accomplish agency administrative goals and
to comply with laws and regulations.
Reviews past budgets, positions, new programs, and projects to assist the director in the
development of biennial budget requests.
Interprets rules and regulations and directs the activities of the agency field staff. Provides
technical assistance and guidance and responds to complaints and problems.
Coordinates activities across divisional lines within the agency to ensure success of agency
programs and projects.
Researches and prepares reports of agency programs and presents to agency director,
board, and/or public officials.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Knowledge of agency laws and regulations.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resource and organizational and financial management.
Ability to establish comprehensive organizational systems and programs and to direct operations through subordinate managers.
Ability to assist in monitoring and evaluating agency operations.
Ability to interpret laws and regulations and develop applicable policies and procedures.
Ability to prepare, review, analyze, and approve reports, budget recommendations, purchase requests, and expenditures.
Ability to prepare and present information verbally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications:
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field; plus six years of progressively more responsible experience in workforce services, including three years in a professional supervisory capacity.
Required Certificates:
Exempt:
E