ASSISTANT WAGNER-PEYSER DIRECTOR - 80666

Executive Service

ASSISTANT WAGNER-PEYSER DIRECTOR

Labor and Workforce Development

Workforce Services

Chattanooga, TN

Minimum Annual Salary: $54,744.00

Closing Date: 09/07/2026

For the right candidate this position may be designated as Work from Home and In Office

For more information, visit the link below:

https://www.tn.gov/workforce/careers.html

Who we are and what we do:

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is the state agency established to promote workforce development and improve workplace safety and health throughout the state.

How you make a difference in this role:

A qualified candidate for this position will have strong written and oral communication skills, along with experience in employment programs. A qualified candidate must also be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders for communicating aligned strategies.

Job Overview:

The Wagner-Peyser Assistant Director will be responsible for providing direct communication and navigational employment services with the One Stop Operator to plan workforce development strategy; Monitor progress on the implementation of One Stop policies, providing guidance and technical assistance. This is an executive service appointment that reports directly to Development Program Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for executing the vision and the mission of Workforce System for the Department of Labor & Workforce Development (TDLWD). This position is a key component of the comprehensive state workforce development plan as it relates to the execution of multiple statewide employment programs.

• Regular participation in pilot location leadership meetings to foster teamwork and provide direction, discuss issues, collaborate on decisions, assess progress, communicate information, and get feedback on system implementation.

• Collaborate with OSO and partners for optimum coordination of customer flow, access to all services, non-duplication of processes, sharing of information/data and attainment of performance KPI measures, and ensure that all functions of the One Stop system are appropriately staffed and fulfilling responsibilities.

• Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of all One Stop program laws, regulations and policies of partner programs, to develop and expand business environments across the State of Tennessee to facilitate partnerships and workforce development systems strategies that provide opportunities that will benefit current employers, individuals seeking career opportunities, and employers looking to either expand or locate to Tennessee.

• Oversee outreach efforts at pilot location

• Study relevant federal and state policies and procedures; determine applicability of new and revised policies and make recommendations for changes to state policies; interpret policies and procedures for all staff. Partnership Building:

• Collaborates with other State agencies, local governmental agencies, employers, community-based organizations and services, labor organizations, local training agencies and other organizations in the public and private sector to ensure positive relationships are developed and maintained.

• Promote outreach efforts to all WIOA priority populations with a focus on youth with barriers, Justice Involved Individuals, Veterans, individuals with disabilities, homeless, long term unemployed and low income.

• Support Local Boards and Regional Directors in the implementation of and ongoing improvement efforts to the AJC's integrated services model. Training and Teaching Others

• Provide education, training, and technical assistance to internal and external clients regarding agency operations, programs, and services.

• Coaches team for continuous improvement, individual growth, and career development. Reviews and discusses performance ratings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience involving planning, developing, or implementing a state employment program(s).

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree preferred.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.