Program Manager-Workforce Development

Program Manager-Workforce Development

Salary range is $81k to $170k, with a midpoint of $118k. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including :

• Health Benefits : We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans : 401a 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off : Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave : 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card : All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
• Compensation Practices : We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE :

Under general direction by the Director of Workforce Development (WD), the Workforce Development Program Manager manages WD initiatives for the Agency; manages the implementation of WD programs that ensure future-ready talent and meets strategic priorities; manages the implementation and accounting of the annual budget for WD; reports on initiative outcomes to a wide audience of internal and external stakeholders; works with internal and external partners to prepare and issue Requests for Proposal (or similar documents) as well as contracts for services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Legal, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field; Five years of experience in developing and delivering workforce development programming, career pathway initiatives, construction and transit-related training programs, and community partnerships; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills :

Preferred Knowledge and Skills :

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.