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Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 19 hours ago

PCA Workforce Council Manager(State Program Manager)

Hartford, CT

Part-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$99K/yr - $135K/yr

9+ years exp

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is seeking a State Program Manager to lead the PCA Workforce Council. This role involves overseeing the administration of the PCA Workforce Council, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring compliance with labor agreements and contracts.

GovernmentService IndustrySocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Directs staff and/or operations of an agency program and/or project or division

Coordinates, plans and manages program and/or project activities

Formulates goals and objectives

Develops or assists in development of related policy

Interprets and administers pertinent laws

Provides input or evaluates staff

Prepares or assists in preparation of budget

Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact on program and/or project activities

Serves on committees and/or task forces as required

Speaks before professional and lay groups on subjects related to the agency mission

Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection

Performs related duties as required

Qualification

Labor relations experienceCollective bargaining agreementsProject managementOralProgram administrationInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationProblem analysisPolicy developmentTeam management

Required

Nine (9) years of professional experience

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the specific area of assignment

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices

Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations

Considerable knowledge of project management

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of business and public administration with emphasis on effective organization, administration and management

Considerable interpersonal skills

Considerable oral and written communication skills

Considerable ability to analyze organizational problems and determine effective solutions

Preferred

Experience in the administration of investigations, progressive discipline or handling of grievances and arbitrations

Experience in conducting grievance conferences with union officials

Experience in conducting a variety of investigations and determining appropriate action

Experience in administering and interpreting collective bargaining agreements

Experience in coordinating labor relations activities to assure consistency of policies and procedures and uniform interpretation and administration of agreements

Experience in planning and managing program benefits and services within assigned area consisting of social services programs available to individuals

Experience in monitoring, analyzing and evaluating programs, policies and grantee performance to determine effectiveness and quality of service

Experience in a designated operation ensuring provision of social services programs through administration of grants and contracts

Benefits

Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.

A healthy work-life balance to all employees.

State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.