Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleDirector, GO-SEMI, Workforce Development

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $90000 to $100000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Onondaga

Street Address 620 Erie Blvd West

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13204

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications 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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Contact Information

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 ApplyingExternal 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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