(1) Full-time position

The opportunity
The WorkSource Standards and Integration Division is recruiting for an Employment Security Program Coordinator 2 to conduct workforce-related research and analysis and develop statewide policies and planning documents. The Program Coordinator will interpret complex legislation, rules and regulations and work with stakeholders in the development of policies. The Program Coordinator will also assist local workforce development area staff and other service providers in interpreting and implementing the policies.

Major duties

• Analyzes Title 1-B of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) and Wagner-Peyser Act and related workforce program rules.
• Develops statewide policies for the state's One Stop Service Delivery System.
• Analyzes data, reports, legislation, guidance and other materials and prepares written analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepares briefing documents, issue papers and recommendations for senior management.
• Leads policy discussions with local workforce development representatives and gathers input and feedback.
• Provides technical assistance to local workforce development area staff and other service providers on the interpretation and application of legislation, rules and regulations.
• Employs strong writing skills and the ability to produce quality written documents that can address various audiences, including executive management through line staff.

Required qualifications
One year of experience as an Employment Security Program Coordinator 1.

or

One year of experience as a WorkSource Specialist 3 or Tax Specialist 3 - ES equivalent.

or

A bachelor's degree in public or business administration, political science or closely related field, and three years of professional or technical experience in employment and training or unemployment insurance programs.

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted, year for year, for education. may be substituted, year for year, for education.

Desired qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and explain federal laws, rules, regulations, guidance, notices, and standards.
• Able to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to data, reports, legislation, rules and regulations; and accordingly, present information in a logical and organized approach to facilitate understanding to interested parties.
• Experienced with Microsoft Word.
• Familiarity with Service Knowledge Information in Employment Service (SKIES) application and SKIES data warehouse.

Why we work here
Employment Security employees:

• Make a difference in the lives of people looking for work.
• Receive affordable, quality healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision options.
• Get a generous, paid time-off package.
• Enjoy an employer-funded retirement plan.
• Can sign up for a deferred-compensation program, flexible-spending accounts and tuition reimbursement.
• Work in a challenging and fun environment with creative, talented, and diverse individuals.

How to apply
Your application materials must be received no later than 5 p.m. on November 6, 2009, to be considered for this position.

Complete and submit:

1) To download an ESD application, click the link below.
ESD Application

2) Letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications for this opportunity

3) Résumé

Send your complete applicant package via e-mail to HRrecruiting@esd.wa.gov. Please reference the recruitment number in your email subject line.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete applicant package and follow the application instructions. Incomplete applicant packages will not be considered.

• Application materials must be in Word format (no PDF or scanned files).
• A signature is not required on the application form.
• Please do not password-protect the application form.
• Only electronically submitted materials are accepted.

The application package will be evaluated on quality and completeness as part of the screening/evaluation process. Should you have any questions regarding the application process please check the Frequently Asked Questions - Jobs at Employment Security page.

Agency profile
Employment Security Department (ESD) is one of the largest executive agencies in Washington State government. The mission of Employment Security Department is to help Washington's workers and employers succeed in the global economy by delivering superior employment services, timely unemployment benefits, and a fair and stable unemployment insurance system.

WorkSource Standards and Integration Division profile
We focus on monitoring how funding is used in the WorkSource system and improving integration among all of the partners, including Employment Security. Specifically, we detect and reduce risk to improve the overall performance of the workforce development system's funding streams. In addition, we are responsible for the administration of federal pass-through grants that provide adult, dislocated-worker and youth services to clients within each of the workforce development areas.

Other information
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate accepting this position must comply with the Union Security clause contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or needing this job announcement in an alternate format should provide contact information via e-mail, or via telecommunications device for the deaf at 800-676-3777.