Program Supervisor

State of Idaho Career Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Labor supports individuals through career transitions, determines benefit eligibility, connects employers with workers and oversees tax and labor law compliance.

Idaho Department of Labor is seeking a skilled, mission-driven Program Supervisor to lead the statewide Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program. Reporting to the Program Manager, this role ensures high-quality, compliance, and effective service delivery that supports veterans across Idaho’s workforce system. The Program Supervisor is responsible for supervising JVSG staff located throughout the state, supporting effective program operations, monitoring performance outcomes, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements, and promoting continuous improvement. This position serves as a program resource for staff, local office leadership, and internal and external partners, helping ensure JVSG services are integrated, veteran-centered, and aligned with workforce system priorities.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and collaborative leader with experience supervising staff, interpreting and applying program requirements, analyzing performance data, solving problems, and translating policy into practical operational guidance.

The position is located in Boise. **Salary offered will be based on qualifications and experience.

For more information regarding this position, you may contact Danilo Cabrera (danilo.cabrera@labor.idaho.gov).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

*Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment.

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Labor, please visit our website at www.labor.idaho.gov

Example of Duties

Provide statewide operational leadership for the JVSG program to ensure efficient, effective, consistent, and compliant service delivery.

Establish clear expectations, procedures, and performance standards for staff and monitor progress toward program goals.

Collaborate with local office leadership, workforce program staff, and other partners to support integrated service delivery for veterans.

Manage JVSG grant activities, track budgets and expenditures, and ensure compliance with federal requirements.

Prepare, review, and analyze regular and ad hoc program, performance, fiscal, and compliance reports.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

The Ideal candidate will have:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, leadership, partners, and stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to review data, identify trends, evaluate program outcomes, and recommend improvements.

Sound judgment and decision-making skills.

Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Commitment to serving veterans and supporting Idaho’s workforce system.

Minimum Qualifications -You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume and/or work history to your application. Your resume and/or work history must clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to provide this information may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Some knowledge of management practices. This is typically gained by one year of work experience that included all the essential elements of management (Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling) OR completion of two upper division college-level courses, or approximately 60 hours of management training, that included all the essential elements of management AND six months of work experience performing all the management elements.

Experience:

Developing procedures and/or monitoring a budget. Typically gained by at least one year of experience developing procedures and/or monitoring a budget which included allocating expenditures, reconciling accounts and making fund transfers, or supervising these functions.

Supervising staff. Typically gained by at least one year of experience where responsible for interviewing and selecting staff, providing work direction and training, evaluating performance and generating employer problem solving solutions. Include the length of time, number and level of staff supervised. This could be supporting staff and/or a limited number of staff

Providing liaison with customer/provider groups. Typically gained by at least one year of experience working with one or more community groups of adults or providing liaison with customers and/or provider groups in a leadership role to share information, coordinate efforts and/or achieve shared goals.

Interpreting federal or state regulations. Typically gained by at least one year or more with responsibility for reviewing documents or actions for compliance with laws, regulations, and/or policies; OR through explaining to others how laws, regulations or policies apply to specific situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the JVSG program.

Experience in the workforce programs.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/) ) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement

2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options

Medical, vision, and dental insurance (https://ogi.idaho.gov/) benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax

11 paid holidays

Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

Employee assistance program

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.