REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and policies of the Department of Labor and Training, such as a thorough knowledge of the WagnerPeyser Act, Job Training Partnership Act and other programs relating to the training and employment of Rhode Island's Workforce; a thorough knowledge of programs and federal legislation administered by the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration; a thorough knowledge of Rhode Island laws and regulations applicable to occupational safety and health codes; a thorough knowledge of safety engineering theory and practice; a thorough knowledge of the principles and objectives of industrial safety; a thorough knowledge of the laws governing licensing procedures of the State Board of Examiners of Electricians, Bureau of Pipefitters and Refrigeration Technicians, Fire Protection Sprinkle fitters, Apprenticeship Council, Building Contractors Registration Board and the State Board of Hoisting Engineers; the ability to coordinate programs; the ability to plan and develop strategies; the ability to work effectively with interested individuals, groups and organizations; the ability to assess the success of programs and adjust them to suit department objectives; and related capacities and abilities. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Within the Department of Labor and Training, to be responsible for administrative and operational oversight of a major work unit/program (including responsibility for all aspects of a statewide or department-wide program area); as assigned, to implement extensive regulatory programs and functions; to analyze, evaluate, design and recommend improvements to individual programs and functions, and to provide necessary services to improve their effectiveness, efficiency and progress in meeting stated goals and objectives.