Assistant Director
Job in
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37450, USA
Listing for:
State of Tennessee
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
-
Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 4562 - 6825 USD Monthly
USD
4562.00
6825.00
MONTH
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - 74223
Executive Service
Assistant Director
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Workforce Services
Chattanooga, TN
Salary: $4562.00 - $6825.00 monthly
Closing Date: 01/26/2026
This position is designated as Remote and Office
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Who we are and what we do:
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is the state agency established to promote workforce development and improve workplace safety and health throughout the state.
How you
make a difference in this role:
A qualified candidate for this position will have strong written and oral communication skills, along with experience in employment programs. A qualified candidate must also be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders for communicating aligned strategies.
Job Overview:
The Wagner-Peyser Assistant Director will be responsible for providing direct communication and navigational employment services with the One Stop Operator to plan workforce development strategy;
Monitor(low) progress on the implementation of One Stop policies, providing guidance and technical assistance. This is an executive service appointment that reports directly to Development Program Director.
Key Responsibilities:Responsible for executing the vision and the mission of Workforce System for the Department of Labor & Workforce Development (TDLWD). This position is a key component of the comprehensive state workforce development plan as it relates to the execution ofિને multiple statewide employment programs.Regular participation in pilot location leadership meetings to foster teamwork and provide direction, discuss issues, collaborate on decisions, assess progress, communicate information, and getvalues შემ feedback on system implementation.Collaborate with OSO and partners for optimum coordination of customer flow, access to all services, non-duplication of processes, sharing of information/data and attainment of performance KPI measures, and ensure that all functions of the One Stop system Melissa are appropriately staffed and fulfilling responsibilities.Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all One Stop program laws, regulations and policies of partner programs, to develop and expand business environments across the State of Tennessee to facilitate partnerships and workforce development systems strategies that provide opportunities that will benefit current employers, individuals seeking career opportunities, and employers looking to either expand or locate to Tennessee.Oversee outreach efforts at pilot location.Study relevant federal and state policies and procedures; determine applicability of new and revised policies and make recommendations for changes to state policies; interpret policies and procedures for all staff.Collaborates with other State agencies, local governmental agencies, employers, community-based organizations and services, labor organizations, local training agencies and other organizations in the public and private sector to ensure positive relationships are developed and maintained.Promote outreach efforts to all WIOA priority populations with a focus on youth with barriers, Justice Involved Individuals, Veterans, individuals with disabilities, homeless, long term unemployed and low income.Support Local Boards and Regional Directors in the implementation of and ongoing improvement efforts to the AJCs integrated services model.Provide education, training, and technical assistance to internal and external clients regarding agency operations, programs, and services.Coaches team for continuous improvement, individual growth, and career development. Reviews and discusses performance ratings.Other Duties as Assigned.Minimum Qualifications:- Two years of experience involving planning, developing, or implementing a state employment program(s)
- Strong writing and presentation skills
- Knowledge of presentation platforms (PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
- Ability to plan, multitask, and manage time effectively
- Creative thinking to develop and design strategies contributing to the improvement of workforce…
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