Workforce Development Manager - Operations Division - Public Works (0923) (149233)

Job Description

Under general direction, you will support various operational bureaus including Urban Forestry and Building and Street Repair, by managing workforce development programs such as pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, career pathways, community-based organization grant and contract initiatives, and the Pit-Stop public toilet program.

You will be responsible for designing, developing, and employing innovative job pathways for apprenticeship and workforce development programs.

Additionally, you will manage the operational activities of these programs including apprenticeships, internships, and other career pathways.

This involves building partnerships with educational institutions, industry associations, community organizations, and union representatives to develop agreements that enhance productivity and ensure program quality.

Important and Essential Duties :

Your duties as a Workforce Development Manager may include, but are not limited to the following :

Developing new programs to address the specific needs of communities by proposing new legislation in collaboration with the department’s government affairs manager.

Communicate with the Board of Supervisors, Mayor’s Office, Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee, community groups and other City stakeholders.

Directing workforce development staff assignments.

Supervising staff and delegate assignments to workforce development teams and provide coaching and training for supervisors and program analysts on best practices.

Managing financial funding designated by the Board of Supervisors to complete Public Works projects.

Monitoring and evaluating programs to ensure objectives are met, including implementing strategic plan goals and objectives.

Reviewing performance reports, maintain close contact with contract-funded agencies and project personnel, analyze data, prepare recommendations to improve the apprentice and workforce development outcomes.

Conducting workshops for workforce development participants related to career enhancement, including informational and educational tours.

Serving as a subject matter expert on trade apprenticeships and attend union meetings on behalf of the department.

Managing multiple trade apprenticeship programs that support the operation bureaus and provide information and documentation to government officials, boards, commissions, the public, and other stakeholders.

Developing, designing, and managing Public Works' apprenticeship programs in coordination with apprenticeship and workforce development participants and bureaus across the department, including but not limited to IT and Human Resources, to ensure program success.

Managing your team’s role in the recruitment of apprentices by representing Public Works at meetings and events and develop requirements for apprenticeships with external stakeholders.

Managing internship programs and partnerships with San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and its non-profit partners to ensure a successful high school fellowship program.

Work with various City departments and the mayor’s employment programs.

Acting as a Public Works' liaison to the Department of Human Resources and other government agencies on all matters relating to apprenticeships, internships, and other career pathway programs.

Writing reports, assessments, surveys, directives, and other relevant documentation related to personnel, training, equipment, and on-the-job training for apprentices and interns;

maintain accurate records of all apprentice and intern work, personnel actions, and other related issues.

Planning, developing and directing large community and Public Works events, such as job fairs and other career-related outreach opportunities.