Colorado Workforce & Economic Growth Chief

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

State of Colorado seeks an Executive Director for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to lead the department's programs, staff, and strategic plan in service of Colorado workers and employers.

The role reports to the Governor’s Cabinet, sets labor rules, oversees five divisions, and partners with employers, labor, and education sectors to promote an economy with opportunity and growth. Applicants must have extensive public leadership experience and a track record in workforce policy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in labor standards enforcement and workforce development policy.
• Experience administering large-scale benefit payment systems.
• Experience with regulatory enforcement across wage, safety, and workers’ compensation law.
• Ability to garner confidence from employers and organized labor within the same system.
• Experience designing or scaling apprenticeship, earn-and-learn, or other work-based learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department operations and align with goals and stakeholders.
• Manage budget and ensure fiscal responsibility within approved resources.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team and direct reports.
• Direct five statutory divisions and appoint their directors.
• Oversee the Industrial Claim Appeals Office and Colorado Workforce Development Council.
• Administer unemployment insurance, FAMLI, Vocational Rehabilitation, and federal grants.
• Set labor rules and enforce wage and worker protection laws.
• Engage with employers, labor, and communities to shape workforce policy.
• Publish data showing education and training impact on employment outcomes.
• Partner with employers, boards, and educational and disability service providers.
• Brief the Governor’s Office on policy issues from state and federal activity.
• Coordinate legislative responses and liaise with the legislature.

Skills

Leadership experience

Benefits administration

Regulatory enforcement

Stakeholder relations

Apprenticeship programs

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in public administration, business, law, economics, labor relations, or closely related field

Ten+ years of leadership experience in workforce policy or public administration

Five+ years executive management with budget responsibility

Five+ years of process-improvement leadership in 25+ employee organizations

Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders

Job description

State of Colorado seeks an Executive Director for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to lead the department's programs, staff, and strategic plan in service of Colorado workers and employers.

The role reports to the Governor’s Cabinet, sets labor rules, oversees five divisions, and partners with employers, labor, and education sectors to promote an economy with opportunity and growth. Applicants must have extensive public leadership experience and a track record in workforce policy.