Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

All San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. You will be required to show proof of your completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to receiving a final offer, unless you receive a COVID-19 Vaccination reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or a religious exemption due to an approved sincerely held religious belief that prohibits you from receiving a vaccine. BART will review requests for a reasonable accommodation or religious exemption on a case-by-case basis. Documentation may be required. For questions, please contact BART Human Resources, Leave Management at HRDP@bart.gov.

Human Resources Administration

BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2022 current employee cost $157.35 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents.

Non-Represented Pay Band 07

Minimum: $113,621.00/year - Maximum: $172,136.00/year

Note: Initial salary offer will be between $113,621.00/year - $154,414.79./year, commensurate with education and experience.

October 27, 2022

Open until filled / further notice

Note: Initial application review will begin on November 28, 2022

Manager of Workforce Development

Saturday and Sunday

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) is recruiting to fill a Supervisor of Workforce Development position in the Workforce Development Division of the Human Resources Department.

Under general direction, the Supervisor of Workforce Development will serve as the first level supervisor of employees within the Workforce Development unit, responsible for both internal and external workforce development programs and activities that promote jobs in transportation, build career ladders, foster internal mobility and support employee engagement and leadership. The Supervisor of Workforce Development must possess the knowledge and experience to work effectively with stakeholders to develop and implement enhancements to current programs and to design new programs. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for leading and representing the District in presentations, engagement events and reporting program data and metrics.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following core competencies beyond the minimum qualifications:

• Strong knowledge and experience with training and development program design and implementation
• Seasoned experience with development of community workforce partnerships and programs
• Experience in career ladder programs and pre-apprenticeship/apprenticeship program development
• Skilled in design and implementation of management and leadership development programs
• Experienced in employee performance management systems
• General knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and business practices and procedures
• Solid project management and analytic skills
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong internal and external working relationships

1. Manages and supervises the operations and activities of the Workforce Development Department; provides oversight of daily activities, escalations, strategies, goals, analysis and reporting.

2. Serves as subject matter expert for Workforce Development Programs; collaborates with management and key staff members throughout the organization to design and implement program enhancement and development including training and development curriculum, leadership programs and career ladders initiatives.

3. Manages and administers the District’s Educational Assistant Program; designs, develops and administers the Performance Management program providing system updates, training, reporting and development of instructional guides; and facilitates and evaluates District recognition programs

4. Fosters and develops strong community partnerships to promote transit jobs, create workforce pipelines, and bridge gaps to employment. Hosts community engagement and employment events, attends and participates in professional group meetings and events; may represent Department at presentations and on various committees

5. Supervises staff on the daily operations including assigning, reviewing and evaluating work quality and quantity; develops and measures performance standards; recommends training and professional development for staff to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Division

6. Oversees vendor relations, contract management and division budget

7. Stays abreast of new trends, legislation and innovations in the field of human resources and is the technical point of contact for performance management system and program modernization initiatives.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time progressively responsible experience in human resources, workforce development, training or related experience, which must have included at least one (1) year of lead experience.

Substitution: Additional professional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year for- year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of human resources administration including processes, modules, recruitment, testing and, selection, classification, compensation, benefits, employee assistance, workers compensation program administration, human resources information systems (HRIS) and performance and learning.
• Principles, practices and processes of human resources management.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Principles and practices of classification and compensation program administration.
• Principles and practices of human resources information systems (HRIS).
• Principles and practices of organizational development, management and leadership training.
• Principles and practices of training program development.
• Methods and techniques of research, and data collection and analysis.
• Methods and techniques of designing and conducting applicant and assessment programs.
• Methods and techniques of effective communication.
• Methods and techniques for assessing performance against established objectives.
• Principles of advanced report writing.
• Advanced methods and techniques of implementing personnel services in assigned program areas.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Federal, State and local codes, laws, guidelines, and regulations.

Skill/Ability in:

• Performing complex duties relative to assigned functional area, including recruitment, testing and selection, job evaluation, classification and compensation, benefits program administration, employee assistance, workers compensation, human resources information systems (HRIS) and performance and learning.
• Supervising and coordinating assigned human resources programs.
• Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff.
• Applying practices, theories, techniques and management methodologies to assigned area Interpreting and applying department policies and procedures.
• Analyzing complex problems, identifying alternative solutions, making recommendations.
• Conducting compensation and benefits surveys and analyzing data.
• Overseeing human resources information systems (HRIS).
• Conducting performance and learning programs.
• Designing and developing supervisory and management training programs.
• Performing research and data analysis and reporting.
• Analyzing workflow performing strategic analysis.
• Operating office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Preparing clear and concise reports and documentation.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and a panel and/or individual interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S; pass a pre-employment medical examination which may include a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations).

External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.

Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.

Please note that any job announcement may be canceled at any time.

When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at employment@bart.gov for assistance.

To verify submission of your application, click on the 'My Career Tools' link at the top of the 'Careers Home Page' after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at employment@bart.gov, between the hours of 8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.