TELEWORK IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE, HOWEVER, STAFF MAY BE REQUIRED TO REPORT TO THEIR
ASSIGNED HEADQUARTERS AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
About the CWDB
The CWDB is recognized nationally as a progressive and experimental state workforce department, charting a path to a High Road economy and approach to workforce development grounded in the principles of social equity, environmental sustainability, and resilience and quality jobs. Over the past decade, the CWDB's budget, programs, and staff have grown exponentially using federal and state workforce funding to pilot new sector-based workforce initiatives and develop policy solutions that address the quality and accessibility of jobs in addition to training. The CWDB is a stand alone state agency, is not part of the Employment Development Department, and is under the larger umbrella of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency. If you are motivated to be part of a small but mighty department doing the work described above, you may be a great fit for one of our open positions.
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the incumbent is responsible for varied, and complex technical analytical assignments pertaining to the management of multiple workforce programs such as program implementation and oversight, and administrative functions related to the effective administration of funds distributed across California. The incumbent is tasked with ensuring programs across California align with the laws and regulations of the funding source as well as meet the goals and objectives of the California Workforce Development Boards (CWDB) State Plan by acting as a liaison between the grantees and the CWDB providing support and guidance as needed.
The CWDB strives to cultivate regional leadership and system alignment through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) regional planning and the development of initiatives that fund and inspire innovations that solve some of the challenges that are keeping Californians with barriers to employment from achieving success in jobs and careers. The incumbent is responsible for the administrative work in relation to updating exhibits for new programs, establishing a contract or subgrant, processing invoices and performing quarter report analysis. The incumbent is responsible for implementing programs, and capturing lessons and successes that can be communicated internally and externally throughout the California workforce system.
As a full journey level analyst in support of the CWDB, the incumbent is knowledgeable in workforce development and works collaboratively with team members, the Employment Development Department (EDD) partners and the CWDB field staff. The incumbent performs professional writing through written correspondence with the grantee team members, partners, and management, and in developing and updating a wide variety of documents. The incumbent may be asked to attend meetings and conferences as a representative of the CWDB, and is expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and develop technical competencies in Microsoft applications, telework platforms, Salesforce, and CalJobs.
Special Instructions:
Hybrid Telework Options Available - The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) headquarters is located in Sacramento, CA. The CWDB has adopted a hybrid telework schedule, and staff will be required to report to the office as needed and according to the departments hybrid telework policy. Terms of the telework schedule are subject to Branch/Division needs and CWDB policies and should be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Is required as part of your application, and your application will not be considered without a properly completed SOQ. Refer to SOQ instructions below.
New to the State - Review the 3 Steps To A State Job webpage and be sure to complete the exam/assessment and state application before applying for this position.
(Field Team Only) Hybrid Telework Options Available - The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) headquarters is located in Sacramento, CA, however we will consider candidates throughout the state as the position does require regional travel to attend meetings, convene with stakeholders, and conduct site visits. The incumbent must be willing to exercise flexibility in their works schedule as this position will primarily telework. Terms of the telework schedule are subject to Branch/Division needs and CWDB policies and should be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
(All other CWDB Branches) Hybrid Telework Options Available- The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) headquarters is located in Sacramento, CA. The CWDB has adopted a hybrid telework schedule, and staff will be required to report to the office as needed and according to the departments hybrid telework policy. Terms of the telework schedule are subject to Branch/Division needs and CWDB policies and should be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
