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Planning and Policy Specialist, KANE COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT - North Aurora, IL


KANE COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT-WORKFORE DEVELOPMENT

Planning and Policy Specialist $53,000 - $58,000/YR DOQ 
37.5HRS/WK

Provides senior-level technical expertise to the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and the Kane County Board in the implementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) as well the development of program standards and systems that support the work and directives of the WIB and its Committees alongside Kane County and its Jobs Committee. 

Primary responsibilities include: WIOA transition planning and implementation, strategic plan development, and operational and system building including evaluation of programmatic needs along with policy and procedure development. 

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; comprehensive knowledge of WIA/WIOA law, rules and regulations; three (3) years of progressively responsible and relevant career experience which has required program management, coordination of resources and public exposure; prefer applicants with experience in short and long term planning and grant management; ability to analyze information, data and use performance management tools; and possession of analytical and problem solving skills. 

Applicants must have a valid Illinois driver’s license and reliable transportation. Position is grant funded and office location is in North Aurora. 

Application Deadline: Open till filled

Kane County Employment application and resume accepted by: Department of Human Resource Management
719 S. Batavia Ave., Room 312
Geneva, IL 60134
Or

Email: hrmcorrespondence@co.kane.il.us Download employment application at: www.countyofkane.org
Qualified applicants may be required to submit to a criminal background check.
EEO Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.