Title: Adult/Dislocated Worker State Coordinator

State Role Title: Program Admin. Specialist II/19212

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $85,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location: DWDA Central Office

Agency Website: virginiaworks.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides statewide coordination and leadership and supports administration for the Adult and Dislocated Worker (ADW) programs under Title I of the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The ADW State Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) regarding ADW programs; represents Virginia Works as an ADW programs subject matter expert with internal and external partners; provides support for statewide program administration; coordinates the identification and implementation of capacity building efforts; enhances program performance through research, assessment, evaluation, and technical assistance; prepares related reports; and collaborates with others to strengthen programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with program management/administration and/or workforce development programs, practices and/or principles; and knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) legislation and best practices concerning Adult and Dislocated Worker (ADW) Services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated ability to interpret and determine the impact of laws, regulations, and policies related to workforce development services.
• Leadership, research, policy analysis and development, and strategic planning skills. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. Skilled in Microsoft tools (.e.g., Word, PowerPoint, and Excel or comparable software).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical details in a clear and concise manner. Ability to effectively provide technical assistance and make formal presentations to various parties (e.g., state and local government, local workforce development areas, agency partners, employers, higher education officials and/or other workforce development partners).
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze program performance, develop conclusions and communicate findings; to think and solve problems creatively and independently; and to effectively manage and complete assignments independently and as a team member.
• Experience with program management/administration and/or workforce development programs, practices and/or principles; and knowledge of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) legislation and best practices concerning Adult and Dislocated Worker (ADW) services.

Additional Considerations

• Extensive experience with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) legislation and best practices concerning Adult and Dislocated Worker (ADW) services.
• Project management expertise in complex environments.
• Extensive workforce data analysis experience.
• Proven ability to develop data-driven improvement strategies in matrixed organizations.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the Virginia Works is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.

Virginia Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.

Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. Virginia Works does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The Virginia Works does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: Virginia Works will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.