Workforce Solutions Department Director Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Workforce Solutions Department Director Atlanta Regional Commission – 4.2 Atlanta, GA Job Details Full-time $156,000 – $185,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications 6 years Management Economic development Master’s degree Public Administration Supervising experience Presentation skills Conflict management Business Administration Senior level Leadership Workforce development

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The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency for the Atlanta metropolitan area, serving as a catalyst for regional prosperity and growth. ARC focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including economic development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults, and workforce solutions. Through comprehensive planning efforts, data-driven analysis, community engagement, and responsive service delivery, ARC strives to optimize regional resources to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for the Atlanta region. ARC has a proven record of advancing regional initiatives despite complex challenges. The agency is influential with local governments that collectively stand to significantly impact the region across various issues including landuse, housing, transportation, natural resources, and economic development. ARC is uniquely positioned to offer a powerful combination of knowledge and resources to make a difference. ARC is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as the Managing Director of the Workforce Solutions Department, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. This executive role will also serve as the Director of the Atlanta Regional Workforce Development Board (ARWDB), leading the implementation and compliance of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in the 7-county service area. The Managing Director leads a staff of 14 professionals. The successful candidate will guide a high-performing team, forge strategic partnerships, and develop innovative workforce solutions to address the needs of employers, job seekers, and community stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversees the supervision of staff and provides direct supervision including conducting performance evaluations, training, hiring, and discipline and termination procedures. Develops and executes a comprehensive workforce development strategy aligned with regional economic goals and WIOA requirements. Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of WIOA-funded programs and services, including job training, employer engagement, and career development initiatives. Promotes innovative approaches to workforce development by integrating technology, data-driven insights, and cross-sector collaboration. Serves as the executive director to the ARWDB, facilitating effective governance, board engagement, and strategic decision-making. Cultivates and maintains partnerships with other local workforce development boards, local governments, economic development organizations, community-based groups, training organizations, and employers to align workforce initiatives with regional needs. Manages provider selection and implementation process including developing RFPs, reviewing/selecting proposals, preparing contracts, and monitoring contract implementation. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local workforce development regulations, including timely and accurate reporting to funding agencies. Monitors, reviews, and interprets state and federal policies and technical memorandums. Leads and inspires a diverse team of workforce professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Prepares and oversees the Department budget; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with budget constraints. Serves on various committees at the state and regional level to advance workforce policy development, service delivery, and resource coordination. Makes presentations to the ARC Board, ARWDB, high-level policy and staff committees, local governments, training partners, civic groups, and other interested parties. As a member of the ARC leadership team, provides advice and technical guidance to ARC management, staff, and Board. Represents ARC interests; explains, justifies, and defends actions and program direction; negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues. Responds to requests for information from ARC members, other government agencies, and the public. Performs other duties assigned to support agency goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in public or business administration or field directly related to assignment, Six years of progressively responsible related experience that includes significant management and supervisory experience. Or An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements outlined in law or regulation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Workforce Development, Business, Human Resources, or a related field; Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in workforce development, public administration, or economic development, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Knowledge and extensive understanding of WIOA regulations, workforce trends, economic development, and best practices in workforce development; Principles and practices of regional and strategic planning; Principles and practices of executive and strategic leadership; Principles and practices of program administration and management; Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis; Principles and practices of budgeting and fiscal management; Principles and practices of intergovernmental relations; Conflict resolution and negotiation strategies; Skills in effective oral presentations and written communications; Skills in presenting to boards, government officials, and community groups; Principles and practices of group facilitation and building consensus; Principles and practices of contract administration; Ability to lead large-scale initiatives; Ability to successfully build and lead high-performing teams; foster open communication, collaboration, and a culture of trust, innovation, and excellence among staff; Ability to develop strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders; Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).

Additional Information About ARC:

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships. ARC Strategic Framework Vision — ONE great REGION Mission Statement The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments. Our Goals Healthy, safe, livable communities in the Atlanta metro area. Strategic investments in people, infrastructure, mobility, and preserving natural resources. Regional services delivered with operational excellence and efficiency . Diverse stakeholders engage and take a regional approach to solve local issues. A competitive economy that is inclusive, innovative, and resilient. Our Core Values Excellence | A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agency’s and our colleague’s success. Equity | We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have, that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled, that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community, and that policy should be directed with impartiality, fairness and justice towards these ends. Integrity | In our conduct, communication, and collaboration with each other and the region’s residents, we will act with consistency, honesty, transparency, fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.

Application Process:

The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta region. ARC serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence, so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ARC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion or disability. For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please contact ARC at 404-463-3100 or Human Resources via email at . ARC offers our full-time regular employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and more!