What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Development Policy Director position at State of Missouri?
Workforce Development Policy Director
LOCATION: Office of Workforce Development (OWD) – Jefferson City, MO
TRAVEL: Approximately 25%
Why you’ll love working for this Department:
You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of “Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.”
What you’ll do:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Assist Director in strategic planning activities;
- Lead implementation of Office of Workforce Development (OWD) policy framework initiatives;
- Lead design and implementation of OWD strategic priorities and special initiatives;
- Assist Director in inter-agency policy development and strategic initiatives;
- Assist Director in external relations, communications, and outreach;
- Assist Director in cultivating a diverse, dynamic, and experienced senior leadership team;
- Assist Director in identifying opportunities for community engagement that support attainment of policy framework goals and strategic initiatives;
- Serve as Director’s liaison to national workforce associations and organizations such as NGA, NASWA, NAWB;
- Serve as Director’s liaison to Missouri General Assembly / backup to DHEWD Legislative Liaison;
- Attend meetings on behalf of the Director and report back with relevant information;
- Draft correspondence, presentations, briefing documents, and official statements;
- Serve as a sounding board to assist with brainstorming relevant subject matter;
- Schedule and prioritize appointments to maximize impact and efficiency of Director’s Office;
- Draft and maintain Missouri’s Workforce Development policy framework and goals;
- Coordinate the flow of information and communication in the Director’s Office.
- Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance
- Perform other related work as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Political Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Economics, or;
- Master's Degree or a juris doctorate degree, in Public Policy, Political Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Economics, or;
- At least 2 years experience in supporting political leadership in the public sector or with an advocacy group;
- At least 2 years experience in developing policy frameworks and conducting external communication;
- At least1 year experience in managing administrative operations;
- Work full time in Jefferson City, Missouri.
More reasons to love this position:
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
