Employment Programs Manager 1

Nature of Work WF270014 – Employment Programs Manager 1 – Kanawha County Exempt Position At WorkForce, WV (WFWV), this position is in the Research, Information and Analysis (RIA) Administration unit. This position will be responsible for directing, monitoring, and overseeing the Quarterly Census of Employment (QCEW), Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), Current Employment Statistics (CES), and Labor Market Information (LMI) units, which produce West Virginia’s official employment, unemployment, and wage statistics under the State’s Cooperative Agreement with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

The job functions performed by these units include but are not limited to collecting and validating quarterly employment and wage data from West Virginia employers (QCEW); producing monthly labor force and unemployment estimates for the state and substate areas (LAUS); producing monthly state and metropolitan area employment estimates and industry projections (CES); and providing economic and statistical analysis, responding to data requests, and preparing unemployment insurance reports and trust fund tracking for Workforce administrators (LMI).

Organizes workflow to ensure staff complete federal deliverables and state reports accurately and within the time constraints set by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Reviews and approves estimates, statistical tables, and press releases before release, including the Monthly Data Release.

Ensures the programs meet the requirements of the BLS Cooperative Agreement, including deliverables, quality measures, and the confidentiality and security of employer and pre-release data, and follows the methodologies and standards of BLS and the Employment and Training Administration (ETA). Assists with preparation of the Cooperative Agreement and program budgets and prepares for and responds to BLS reviews and audits.

Interprets employment, unemployment, and wage statistics for agency management, policymakers, the media, and the public, and explains discrepancies or changes in the data. Reviews and approves staff responses to data requests from employers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the public, and prepares responses directly as needed.

Coordinates the units' work with other areas within the agency, including UI Tax, UI Claims, and programming staff, and with BLS regional and national offices and ETA, ensuring work is implemented correctly and completed within the designated timeframes. Performs supervisory and personnel functions for unit staff, including approving time and attendance, reviewing time sheets for correct activity codes and hours, completing annual Employee Performance Appraisals (EPAs), and participating in hiring and onboarding. Provides ongoing training to ensure staff are cross trained in QCEW, LAUS, CES, and LMI functions and completes required BLS and ETA training. Attends and participates in State, regional, and national meetings, conferences, trainings, and Webinars, including those facilitated by BLS and ETA. Monitors changes in federal methodology, data systems, and State and Federal laws and regulations to ensure compliance. Out-of-state travel is required.

Must be able to multi-task to ensure work is completed both accurately and in a timely manner. Because each program operates on fixed federal deadlines, this position will also serve as a back-up for the various employees under their management. Oversees the development of labor market information products, including articles, publications, the Annual Economic Review, and website content. Could potentially work on a variety of special projects, such as the WIOA State Plan, maintenance of the Workforce Information Database, and any other duties assigned. Please note, this is an exempt position and is not covered under the merit system administered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel. Minimum Qualifications Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university. Substitution: Experience as described below may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid administrative or supervisory experience in the area of assignment.

Note: Specific positions may require that applicants have experience in specialized areas.

Areas of Assignment:

Accounting, Auditing Budget, Budget Planning Communication Employment Services General Administration Job Training Programs Labor & Economic Research Management Analysis - Security, Quality Control Occupational Safety and Health Training Unemployment Insurance Workers' Compensation Other Information

To apply, please send completed Application for Employment to:WorkForce.HumanResources@wv.gov -OR- Human Resources WorkForce West Virginia 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East Building 3, Suite 400 Charleston WV 25305 Please include job posting number WF270014 on your application. Applications mailed to the Division of Personnel (DOP) or completed via DOP’s online application process are not forwarded to our agency for internal postings of classified positions.

Benefits

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