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State of Maine · 2 weeks ago

Workforce Development Program Coordinator - Public Service Coordinator II

Augusta, Maine

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$69K/yr - $98K/yr

7+ years exp

The State of Maine is committed to improving its workforce development system through the Department of Labor. The Workforce Development Program Coordinator will work with the State Workforce Development Board to research best practices, recommend policy changes, and prepare reports and presentations on workforce matters.

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Responsibilities

Research workforce program best practices and recommend policy, operations, and rule changes that would improve Maine’s workforce system

Interact regularly with leaders from businesses, labor organizations, the legislature, and both non-profit and government agencies

Prepare reports, rules, and legislation based on best practices and direction from the Board

Make presentations on workforce matters at Board meetings, subcommittee meetings, and legislative hearings

Qualification

Workforce development knowledgeResearching complex issuesPublic communicationsPolicy developmentInterpersonal skillsStakeholder coordinationLegislative process

Required

A seven-year combination of education and experience in workforce development, government relations or other subject area that demonstrates the profile above

Preferred

Knowledge of the public workforce development system

Experience in researching, organizing, and presenting complex issues to a wide variety of audiences

Excellent interpersonal skills and experience coordinating stakeholders or working groups

Experience with effective public communications, such as through written reports, or oral testimony

Experience with agency rulemaking, policy development, and the legislative process

Benefits

Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA, or 18.91% for Confidential employees.