Workforce Training Provider Specialist (Manpower Planner III)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking a Workforce Training Provider Specialist (Manpower Planner III) in the Office of Employment and Training, located in Springfield, IL. Reporting to the Planning Manager, the specialist acts as the office's expert on workforce training systems supporting WIOA, ETPL, Workforce Pell, CEJA, JTED and other workforce programs. The role involves researching workforce trends, evaluating training providers, managing the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) and developing recommendations to improve the state's workforce training system.

Key responsibilities

• Research workforce trends and evaluate training providers
• Manage the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)
• Develop recommendations to enhance workforce training and access to quality jobs
• Work with partners, schools, employers, labor and agencies to improve provider quality and align training with employer needs and career paths
• Support Quality Jobs principles and ensure providers meet federal and state standards

Required profile

• Experience interpreting workforce development policies and evaluating workforce programs
• Bilingual skills are welcome
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the state does not sponsor visas
• Applications must be submitted online through the state's job portal; paper applications are not accepted

Required skills

• Strong analytical, research, planning and communication skills
• Ability to interpret workforce development policies and evaluate programs

What we offer

• Full-time salaried position with anticipated starting salary of $6,820 per month (range $6,820-$9,875)
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with a hybrid schedule of 2 to 5 days per week in the office
• Union position covered by the collective bargaining agreement