SALARY

$79,708.07

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of Workforce Initiatives - Project Consultant, plans, coordinates, and administratively supports CTA's workforce diversity initiatives and efforts. and oversees reporting and research projects for the Authority's Workforce Diversity initiatives.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops regular and special Workforce initiatives pertaining to allocated projects then reports on progress and successful found data
• Creates and maintains Workforce reports that identify opportunities and efforts to ensure contractors meet set Workforce goals on allocated projects.
• Develop effective working relationships with CTA construction contractors and construction trade unions, maintaining regular contact.
• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with business and industry, governmental agencies, community organizations and workforce development partners to ensure quality and relevance to programs; and network with other program coordinators.
• Represents the department on various Workforce matters with outside agencies and vendors.
• Organize, plan, and execute workforce outreach events as necessary for various assigned projects.
• Assist in developing workforce marketing materials including brochures, on line marketing, and other methods to advertise Diversity Workforce Initiatives.
• Participates in the development and administration of the Diversity Workforce Program and its policies, goals and objectives.
• Represents the Authority in Workforce related matters.
• Researches special Workforce Development issues and prepares related reports. Submits reports to management.
• Conducts regular audits to ensure data integrity is maintained accurate in master data files. Identifies data issues and recommends changes to management.
• Participates in a variety of special projects as assigned. Creates various graphic presentations relating related Workforce programs and related activities.
• Coordinates, schedules, and attends various meetings and seminars, as appropriate.
• Create, maintain, and/or supervise an effective filing system to support programs and workforce relations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

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CHALLENGES

• Keeping abreast of all federal program regulations, changes and challenges to ensure accurate reporting.
• Monitoring and Coordinating Workforce events and schedules.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Social Service, Public Administration, or related field.
• Three plus (3 ) years of experience in the field of employment, education, training, project management or a related field, plus at least two years of experience in workforce development.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires navigating through construction sites to perform site visits under usual construction conditions.
• Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Detailed knowledge of research design, statistical analysis, measurement, and assessment methodologies.
• Knowledge of LCP Tracker and B2G Now a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of issues that affect individuals with barriers.
• Strong process orientation: Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving.
• Good project management skills, including the ability to work independently on projects of high complexity with minimal supervision.
• Good judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment.
• Occasionally required to travel to various work locations within the Chicago Metropolitan Area.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• Personal computer, related software (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel), and other applications required by the department.
• Standard office equipment.