PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops regular and special Workforce initiatives pertaining to allocated projects then reports on progress and successful found data
- Creates and maintains Workforce reports that identify opportunities and efforts to ensure contractors meet set Workforce goals on allocated projects.
- Develop effective working relationships with CTA construction contractors and construction trade unions, maintaining regular contact.
- Identify, develop and maintain relationships with business and industry, governmental agencies, community organizations and workforce development partners to ensure quality and relevance to programs; and network with other program coordinators.
- Represents the department on various Workforce matters with outside agencies and vendors.
- Organize, plan, and execute workforce outreach events as necessary for various assigned projects.
- Assist in developing workforce marketing materials including brochures, on line marketing, and other methods to advertise Diversity Workforce Initiatives.
- Participates in the development and administration of the Diversity Workforce Program and its policies, goals and objectives.
- Represents the Authority in Workforce related matters.
- Researches special Workforce Development issues and prepares related reports. Submits reports to management.
- Conducts regular audits to ensure data integrity is maintained accurate in master data files. Identifies data issues and recommends changes to management.
- Participates in a variety of special projects as assigned. Creates various graphic presentations relating related Workforce programs and related activities.
- Coordinates, schedules, and attends various meetings and seminars, as appropriate.
- Create, maintain, and/or supervise an effective filing system to support programs and workforce relations.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
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CHALLENGES
- Keeping abreast of all federal program regulations, changes and challenges to ensure accurate reporting.
- Monitoring and Coordinating Workforce events and schedules.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Social Service, Public Administration, or related field.
- Three plus (3+) years of experience in the field of employment, education, training, project management or a related field, plus at least two years of experience in workforce development.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires navigating through construction sites to perform site visits under usual construction conditions.
- Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Detailed knowledge of research design, statistical analysis, measurement, and assessment methodologies.
- Knowledge of LCP Tracker and B2G Now a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of issues that affect individuals with barriers.
- Strong process orientation: Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving.
- Good project management skills, including the ability to work independently on projects of high complexity with minimal supervision.
- Good judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- General office environment.
- Occasionally required to travel to various work locations within the Chicago Metropolitan Area.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
- Personal computer, related software (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel), and other applications required by the department.
- Standard office equipment.