Director, GO-SEMI, Workforce Development - Rochester

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level required: Bachelor's degree, or Associate's degree with 7 years, direct relevant experience may substitute.

Relevant Experience required: A minimum of five (5) years of experience required. Experience in semiconductor industry and / or workforce development preferred.

Knowledge required: Workforce development program development, implementation, and evaluation; partnership building; stakeholder and community engagement; government relations; public policy; basic data analysis; problem solving and critical thinking; public speaking; excellent written and oral communication; strong computer skills.

ALTERNATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES: A minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service in another (relevant) position with Empire State Development. Up to 2 years of accredited post-secondary education, or service in the U.S. military may be substituted for service at ESD.

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
This position will require in-office presence.
Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.* Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Lead semiconductor industry workforce development coordination across New York State, a key part of the Governor's Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration (GO-SEMI). Work with key regional and statewide stakeholders on the alignment and development of workforce development programs for the semiconductor industry.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Build and maintain relationships and partnerships with governmental and quasi-governmental entities, business groups, trade, apprenticeship programs, community-based organizations, training and higher education institutions across New York State to refine and support ESD's perspectives on opportunities and gaps related to NY's offerings in semi-industry-standard curriculum and training resources and develop consensus around goals for new and existing training and education programs to expand the capacity of, and those that could be scaled.
• Plan and facilitate necessary community and stakeholder engagement discussions, meetings, and events to identify collaborative efforts and initiatives to address workforce development needs of the semiconductor cluster in NYS.
• Develop and maintain an industry-facing, statewide workforce inventory of training and education programs inclusive of completion and placement statistics/metrics to provide a persuasive business attraction/development message of how NYS is meeting the workforce needs of the semiconductor industry and doing so in a way that is equitable, inclusive and prioritizes beneficial outcomes for marginalized and disadvantaged populations.
• Lead a cross-state agency working group to ensure efforts are complimentary and not duplicated and that best practices are shared.
• Provide input to ESD leadership and policy directors on best practices and outcomes from NY's workforce investments and efforts.
• Public speaking and presentations at stakeholder events and public meetings.
• Support the development promotional campaigns on careers in the semiconductor industry in consultation with appropriate ESD Departments.
• Present written and oral summaries of GO-SEMI activity to executive management, as requested.
• relevant.
• Coordinate with the Office of Strategic Workforce on funding and programs when relevant.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments *Salary range as specified
*Comprehensive Benefits Package

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Name Jane Martinez - HR Trainer/Talent Acquisition Specialist

Telephone

Fax

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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