CareerSource Community Resource Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources or related field and two (2) years professional experience in human resources, economic development, workforce development or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.   Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
Complete Tier One Training and pass the Tier One Certificate Exam within six (6) months of being hired. 

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.  

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Position Summary

This is responsible professional business development work forming partnerships with the regions targeted industries, training providers and community resource partners  and to provide support in reaching the established goals in the CareerSource North Central Florida (NCF) Office of the Alachua County Community and Administrative Services Department.

An employee assigned to this classification will be a leader, convener, and problem solver to identify and meet targeted industry workforce development needs by combining the services of the One Stops, the region, and area educational partners; and will become familiar with all areas by attending industry meetings, visiting companies, visiting training providers, community partners,  understanding industry, and individual employer needs and managing the effective delivery of workforce solutions. 
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.

Monitors industry statistics and follows trends in employment and economic development related to respective targeted industries.

Processes all requests from agencies seeking to become training vendors for Region 9 by managing the Eligible Training Provider list and application process, including compiling required documentation to bring before the committee/board for review and approval. Maintains the regional targeted occupational listing. Manages the entry of training providers into the State’s Management Information System (MIS). Oversees the contracting with all training vendors and ensures appropriate performance for continuation.
 
Acts as the Staff Liaison to CSNCFL’s Education and Industry Council, providing meeting and agenda support, as well as communication and scheduling.
 
Coordinates the writing of and maintains all contracts, indefinite quantity agreements, memorandum of understanding, and letters of agreements with community partners.
 
Acts as the Region’s Apprenticeship Navigator who will lead or support local efforts to develop, expand, and support registered apprenticeship programs (RAPs) and registered pre-apprenticeship programs (pre-RAPs). 

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with representative of partner organizations (Economic Development, Educational Institutions, State Agencies, Chamber, etc.). Coordinates with staff on communication between agencies and organizations.
Attends the respective targeted industry committee meetings to stay abreast of industry trends and activities and understands the challenges and needs of the local employers. Updates employers on new programs and incentives.
Consults with senior management and other team members regarding key group interests, trends, concerns, and provides advice on business decisions. Participates in strategic planning meetings with partner organizations by providing necessary data.
Coordinates special projects as assigned that support the mission and goals of the regional workforce board, area employers, training providers and community partners.
Attends training that pertains to programmatic initiatives. Responsible for understanding workforce programs and the One Stop System as a whole. Program topics might include Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistant for Needy Families (TANF), Welfare Transition Program (WTP), Wagner-Peyser, etc.
Acts as a liaison between, One Stop employer services staff, training providers and community partners.
Maintains compliance with all personnel policies and procedures.

Works retail hours and/or hours as assigned.

Drives a personal vehicle regularly to perform duties as required. 

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. 

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of laws, ordinances, regulations and statutes governing workforce, business and industrial development functions. 

Considerable knowledge of the purpose and scope of the program areas for workforce and economic development. 

Knowledge of local employer grants, state and federal grants.

Knowledge of municipal and state business practices including marketing, etc. 

Excellent interpersonal communication skills both orally and in writing.

Excellent presentation and negotiating skills.
Strong computer application skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to work independently.

Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Ability to compile and analyze data using quantitative and statistical analysis techniques. 

Ability to operate a computer using word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and related software applications. 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Ability to interact with all levels of management and applicants.

Ability to work effectively with economic development agencies, employers, employees, representatives of other agencies, other County employees, members of the area business community and the general public.

Ability to exercise sound judgement in analyzing facts and trends. 

Ability to effectively supervise staff. 

Ability to work independently and to work effectively with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate in the field.

Supplemental Information

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer Purchase Program

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. 

• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$58,864.00 Annually