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ABOUT WORKFORCE CENTRAL
WorkForce Central pursues and invests resources to improve the quality of the workforce in Pierce County by providing leadership, policies, funding and strategic vision to workforce development programs which are delivered through a network of local partners to help people get the skills, training and education they need to go to work or advance their careers. Partners include employers, labor groups, government, education, community-based and economic development organizations.
Workforce Central has evolved over the past 35 years from providing traditional employment and training services to providing innovative workforce strategies. The system has transitioned during this time to provide a more robust set of services for a diverse group of residents with varied needs, focusing on self-sufficiency as opposed to employment alone. Today, the overall goal is to help businesses obtain and retain talent and to help people meet their career goals.
To learn more about WFC, please visit: https://workforce-central.org/
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for leadership, fiscal and program oversight, and strategic vision for WorkForce Central. Responsibilities include leading and implementing a comprehensive strategic vision, continued development and maintenance of strong relationships and partnerships, leading staff, supporting communications throughout the region, fiscal management and coordination and integration of the workforce development system within Pierce County.
The CEO reports to the Chief Local Elected Officials (CLEO) and provides executive leadership to the Workforce Development Council (WDC). The CEO carries out the vision of the CLEO’s and the WDC by coordinating, administering and advancing the work of the workforce development system known as WorkSource Pierce.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists the CLEO and the WDC in leading, coordinating and implementing workforce development solutions in order to successfully match job seekers to jobs and employers to talent.
• Leads and evaluates the development, effectiveness and operation of accountability systems in order to conduct timely analysis and evaluation for all funded programs and organizational functions.
• Works closely with CLEO on financial and strategic decision making issues and the WDC on tactical day-to-day matters.
• Strategically aligns the skills of the workforce with the demands of the labor market.
• Increases access to services for job seekers, workers and businesses.
• Enhances the quality of services offered across the system to ensure consistent, effective experiences for stakeholders.
• Ensures effective alignment of all resources including talent, infrastructure, and funding to the mission of WorkForce Central.
• Promotes a consistent, equitable, and inclusive culture to maximize talent potential, supports an environment of continuous learning and growth, preserves and further develops critical knowledge and skills, coaches, develops, motivates, and retains high–performing team members, and addresses performance expectations and challenges.
• Works with business leaders, government officials, educators and community stakeholders to develop and implement a wide variety of workforce projects and initiatives.
• Guides stakeholders through complex regulations and funding requirements so they can benefit from available resources and maintain compliance. Convenes experts and analyzes data to inform decisions about market demands and worker availability.
• Collaborates with partners to adopt proven and promising practices for workforce development programming.
• Works with federal, state, and local workforce system partners to craft a service delivery system and regulatory environment that responds to changing economic needs of community and better serves citizens and businesses.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Performance Leadership: Champion a performance-based culture that is motivated to achieve WorkForce Central’s mission and goals.
Relationship Building: Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation and mutual respect.
Inclusiveness: Actively build a work environment where the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion are the foundation of the work being done to attain WorkForce Central’s goals.
Communications Effectiveness: Convey clear, timely, persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others.
Interpersonal Influence: Influence others within WorkForce Central to be excited, enthused, and committed to furthering the organization’s objectives.
Ethics and Integrity: Earn the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and customers through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.
Team Leadership: Actively take steps to build cohesive and results-oriented teams.
Advocacy: Effectively influence others to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment to act in support of ideas, programs, or causes.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree is a plus) and at least five years of senior-level leadership experience in management of program planning, contract administration, fiscal management and overseeing a substantial budget. Professional experience facilitating groups, analyzing data, distilling concepts, writing proposals, and creating action plans is essential.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Persons interested in this position must submit a cover letter and a current resume detailing size and scope of leadership and management experience.
If you have questions regarding this announcement, please call Marissa Karras at (360) 956-1336. The position will remain open until filled; however, the screening process will move quickly.
Please submit your application materials as soon as possible but no later than March 23rd by visiting karrasconsulting.net and clicking on “view open positions.”
WorkForce Central is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce. We will provide assistance in the recruitment, application and selection process to applicants with disabilities who request such assistance.
COMPENSATION
The annual salary range for this position is $135K-$155K. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement system contributions, holiday, vacation and sick leave.
ABOUT PIERCE COUNTY
Pierce County boasts tremendous outdoor opportunities with miles of Puget Sound waterfront, Mt. Rainier National Park, 361 fresh-water lakes, alpine and cross-country skiing a short drive away and nationally ranked year-round golf courses in the vicinity, while also offering all the urban amenities. Major industries include health care, technology, agriculture, timber products and military installations. Pierce County is home to the City of Tacoma, several suburban cities, small towns, and rural communities as well as forests and farmlands. Pierce County’s moderate climate combined with a contrasting geography of water and mountains encourage a wealth of year round outdoor activities such as sailing, kayaking, fishing, skiing and hiking.
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