Employment and Training Program Coordinator - Promotional

Position Information

This recruitment is promotional only. You must presently be a full or part-time regular or probationary County of Sonoma, Community Development Commission, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, or Sonoma County Water Agency employee in order to apply for this position.

The Human Services Department (HSD) has requested a department promotional certification to fill an Employment and Training Program Coordinator position. Only qualified permanent and/or probationary Human Services Department employees on the eligible list may be eligible for referral to the department for the advertised position. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time positions as they occur during the active status of the list.

Employment and Training Prog ram Coordinators ( ETPCs) provide technical assistance, staff training, and program facilitation to Employment and Training Counselors who work directly with job seekers and SonomaWORKS participants. Although provision of direct services is not the primary function of this position, Program Coordinators may provide direct counseling services to clients and/or carry a reduced and specialized caseload. ETPCs may also assist various Employment and Training Division programs in the development, modification, implementation, training, and evaluation of project or component policies, procedures, operations, and strategies. Additional responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating partnerships for Sonoma County’s American Job Center of California
• Working with training providers to ensure their questions are answered and updating, coordinating, and maintaining the Sonoma County Eligible Train ing Provider List (ETPL)
• Leading, training, coordinating, reviewing, and providing case management services within the Job Link and SonomaWORKS teams
• Collaborating with E&T Business Services to oversee and coordinate the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act’s (WIOA) and SonomaWORKS Employment Services On-the-Job Training (OJT) and subsidized training programs
• Managing, monitoring, and administering training contracts and MOUs related to applicable programs
• Providing technical assistance, staff training, and program facilitation with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and program partners
• Identifying grant opportunities, and designing, implementing, and reporting on programming related to the grants
• Providing on-the-job training, job development and placement, and career services
• Working with a variety of individual businesses, CBOs, and other public agencies for Temporary Work Experience (TWEX)
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with diverse partners across a high number of different agencies and positions
• Collaborating with E&T Business Services to market HSD services to the business community and developing relationships with employers

The ideal candidate for this position will be able to review and translate highly complex and technical language for a variety of audiences to understand, be an excellent record keeper, and will possess many of the following:

• Experience working with business owners and hiring managers on workforce training issues
• Excellent customer service skills, including experience interacting with a diverse customer group
• Experience navigating government funded employment and training programs
• Strong collaboration experience, with the ability to bring together partners and employers
• Experience with data evaluation and report development
• Strong marketing experience, including developing outreach materials and creating and delivering presentations
• Experience managing and monitoring contracts and MOUs
• Excellent verbal and written communication and time-management skills
• The ability to shift gears quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are desired but not required

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education: Any combination of course work, training, and/or work experience which clearly demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units at an accredited college including at least 18 semester or 24 quarter units in sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other related fields, and two years of experience as an Employment and Training Counselor II coupled with continued course work or training in the principles and techniques of leadership and training will provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Experience coordinating or managing programs or projects is highly desirable.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.

The position advertised on this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of: techniques and strategies of program organization and management; Federal, State and County employment and training programs, policies, rules, codes, and regulations; current economic conditions in the local community and regional area including current employment and labor practices and employment trends; public and private community agencies and resources available to meet client needs; socioeconomic problems, cultural difference, language and other barriers to employment associated with various ethnic or disadvantaged segments of the community; factors which support individual and family self-sufficiency, especially as related to employment and training; and the principles and techniques of leadership and training.

Ability to: coordinate significant employment and training program components; provide technical assistance, training, and liaison with staff at community based agencies and training providers; facilitate meetings; appropriately assume responsibility; reason logically and accurately; respond to problems regarding services and operations, identify solutions and take appropriate action; develop marketing and public relations materials and strategies; assist with developing, modifying, implementing and evaluating program policies, procedures, operations and strategies; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to deal tactfully and effectively with clients, co-workers, community groups, private and public agency employees, and the general public; interview and counsel clients; interpret, explain and apply complex laws and regulations; write and maintain accurate reports and records; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees and the general public; and lead and direct the work of others.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information (PII) is removed from the standard application fields and applicable attachments. This PII blind screening practice redacts a candidate’s personal information that could potentially influence or bias the scoring process. Personal information includes the applicant’s name, former last name, address, phone number, email, driver's license number, school name, education start and end dates, age, date of birth, gender, and race. This PII blind screening practice helps contribute to a fair and equitable examination process. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

Additional Information

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

How To Apply

Applications are accepted online at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

County of Sonoma Benefits: General*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at Labor Agreements & Salary Resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to Human Resources or contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonomacounty.gov or (707) 565-2900.

*Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 1/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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