Workforce Programs Project Manager 2 at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

47.5

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Knowledge Of Federal Workforce Programs, Budget Management, Collaboration, Communication Skills, Trouble-Shooting, Problem-Solving, Project Management, Grant Proposal Preparation, Service Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Review, Partner Relationship Management, Audit Response, Change Management, Financial Tracking, Performance Monitoring

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Office of Workforce Development The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) administers several federal workforce programs and oversees a network of local OhioMeansJobs centers, which provide free job training and other services for Ohioans looking for work and employers seeking workers. OWD also assists job seekers through OhioMeansJobs.com, an online job matching system that brings both employers and job seekers to one easy-to-use website. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OWD webpage. NOTICE: This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS facility at one of the following locations: Rhodes State Office Tower – 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 ODJFS Akron Facility - 172 S. Broadway Street., Akron, OH 44308 ODJFS Dayton Facility - 6680 Poe Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414 What You’ll Do: · Responsible for managing all aspects of one or more workforce development projects · Managing performance, service quality, partner relationships, budget and expenditures, communications, and all other aspects of the project · Preparing grant proposals including detailed plans and budgets · Forming and maintaining strong partner relationships · Monitoring grant, including tracking invoices and deliverables performed in accordance with the grant contract and invoice serving as agency point-of-contact for communications and inquiries related to the project · Overseeing day to day operations and service quality (reviewing data and invoices, visiting service locations, meeting with partners, submitting reports, responding to audit findings) · Ensuring the project complies with federal and state regulations and the terms of the grant · Collaborating with other entities, including but not limited to, other state agencies, Governor’s Office, Office of Workforce Transformation, and/or federal agencies · Leading or participating on workforce committees, including those with outside ODJFS entities Necessary Skills: · Knowledge of federal workforce programs and ODJFS administrative processes · Experience with managing budgets, tracking expenditures, and predicting financial outcomes · Ability to collaborate and form trusting relationships across departments and organizations · Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills · Solid trouble-shooting and creative problem-solving skills · Ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Challenges: · Projects and responsibilities vary based on need and can have tasks due at the same time · Projects within a program area may have challenges with change management and not being in the direct line of leadership Schedule: The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Flex schedule may be available. Travel: Occasional travel may include overnight stays both in and out of the state. PN: 20033571 The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following: OPTION 1: Successful completion of 2 yrs. post-secondary education majoring in business administration, public administration, computer science/information technology, social science, or health, with major being commensurate with project to be assigned; AND: 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects. AND: 12 mos. exp. in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation). Option 2: 4 yrs. exp. in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation), with experience to be commensurate with project/program &/or position description on file (e.g., specific human service program area, management information sciences, fiscal) AND: 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects. Option 3: 12 mos. exp. as Project Manager 1, 63381 or IT Project Manager 1 Option 4: Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Tips For Your Application When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered. Pay Information This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 16. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range 16 (step 1, currently $47.50 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below. Pay Range 16 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Hourly $47.50 $50.15 $52.90 $55.88 $58.94 $62.31 $64.87 $67.90 Annual $98,800 $104,312 $110,032 $116,230 $122,595 $129,605 $134,930 $141,232 Months of Employment At Hire 6 months 18 months 30 months 42 months 54 Months 66 Months 78 Months

Responsibilities

The Workforce Programs Project Manager 2 is responsible for managing all aspects of workforce development projects, including performance, service quality, and partner relationships. This role also involves preparing grant proposals and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.