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Job Title:  

JVSG Assistant Program Manager

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000001810

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$60,000 - $65,000

Job Description:

Training and Guidance: Co-develop, implement, and facilitate JVSG training, ensuring consistent delivery of federal guidance, best practices, and program updates. Collaboration & Partnership Engagement: Strengthen strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Flexibility: Be able to work on short and tight deadlines when requested by supervisor. Performs Other Duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must be a qualified, eligible veteran*.(DD-214 and Disability Rating Certificate from the Veterans Administration is required. Please upload once you submit your application).

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; OR Associate’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university -and- two years of related experience; OR four years of related experience; OR two years of experience at the lower-level Employment Services Specialist or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the JVSG program at the local, State or Federal level.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in strategic planning, program development, and implementation.

• Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and related Wagner-Peyser WP) Act.

• Four years of experience in employment services, career or vocational guidance and counseling.

• Two years of experience serving special needs population with significant barriers to employment.

• One year of experience leading/facilitating groups in order to instruct or provide information, in addition to conducting monitoring reviews of workforce-related programs.

• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Experience delivering presentations and trainings in groups.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Time and task management skills;

• Ability to work independently.

• Intermediate computer skills and ability to adapt to job-related software programs.

• Organizational skills

• Project management skills

• Superior oral and written communication skills

• Skills in interpersonal relations and customer service

• Decision making and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidate must be a qualified, eligible veteran--Bachelor s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; OR Associate s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university -and- two years of related experience; OR four years of related experience; OR two years of experience at the lower-level Employment Services Specialist 2 (SSP091) or position equivalent.--Applicants must provide proof of being a qualified, eligible veteran by including a copy of your DD-214 along -with a current application/résumé. Applicants who fail to submit the appropriate supporting documentation will be required to provide these documents, if selected for interviews for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.