Program Manager-Workforce Development

Description

• Address a variety of complex intergovernmental/labor relations issues, interacting with a diverse group of individuals
• Collaborate to implement initiatives geared towards the outreach, training, hiring, and retention of under-represented workers in the construction and transportation industries.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• Work is performed in a hybrid field and office environment
• Write agreements and contracts between initiative partners.
• Works with department leadership in developing and implementing department and agency strategic priorities and desired WD outcomes.
• Develop and manage multiple inter-local agreements and/or contracts with partner agencies.
• This position is responsible for attending, planning, and engaging with many events, and bringing materials along. May be subject to hearing, eye/hand coordination, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, talking, seeing, walking, carrying and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Attend and participate in regional collaborations, committees, and coalitions that further Sound Transit’s WD goals.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Manage internal career pathway initiatives designed to meet future workforce goals.
• Develop community partnerships that infuse transit-related skills into educational opportunities.
• Attend appropriate future workforce-related career events across the region.
• Works with department leadership to develop a WD program budget, track spending and report on outcomes, including administering the Sound Transit Pre-Apprenticeship support training funds.
• Develop, plan, budget, manage and oversee a collection of WD initiatives that provide exposure, exploration and experience in trades and Agency-related career opportunities
• Develop and conduct outreach and education to other public agencies to gain interest and buy-in to implementing WD initiatives.
• Manage programs that provide young people, high school and college students with on-the-job experiences such as field trips, tours, observations, internships, rotations, etc.

Requirements

• Experience developing career pathway initiatives for internal and external talent.
• Knowledgeable in the construction industry, construction apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.
• Ability to maintain productivity and work in a remote work environment.
• Ability to represent Sound Transit and it’s Office of Labor and Workforce Development to internal and external customers, stakeholders, and executives.
• Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
• Experience managing internship and other early career skill development programs.
• Experience in a government agency.
• Ability to uphold Sound Transit’s values.
• Knowledgeable in labor relations and/or intergovernmental relations.
• Ability to perform research, analyze data, solve problems and report on outcomes.
• Knowledgeable of government operations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, report writing and customer service skills.
• Public contracting experience.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative. Make day to day decisions regarding tasks, assignments, and conflicts.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship programs.
• Understanding of regional workforce development system, partners, and funding.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office in your daily work.
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
• Knowledgeable and practical experience using project management principles, methodologies and processes, skill in organizing, planning, and executing multiple initiatives.
• Knowledgeable and demonstrated experience in creating and budgeting principles.
• Understanding of Project Labor Agreements and/or Community Workforce Agreements.
• Experience working collaboratively with internal leaders, community-based organizations, construction union representatives and public agency staff.
• Ability to quickly learn new information, follow directions, execute assignments on time, maintain a positive attitude, and be a collaborative team member.
• Experience in labor relations in the construction industry.

Benefits

• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Pet Insurance.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance