Apprenticeship & Workforce Innovation Leader

Job Description And Duties

The California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) consults with employers to develop a skilled workforce with viable career pathways to increase productivity and strengthen our economy. DAS is creating 21st Century solutions that establish innovative apprenticeship programs to provide the State?s industries with the workers they need to compete and prosper, while delivering excellent training experiences and high-paying career opportunities for California?s workers.
? Explore strategic and innovative ways to expand and strengthen California's workforce.
? Create a earn and learn apprenticeship career pathways.
? Give back to all of Californians, including women, able-disabled, justice involved individuals, veterans, and other under-served populations.

Under the direction of the DAS Chief and the Deputy Chief of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, the Staff Services Manager III will be the Leader of the Apprenticeship & Workforce Innovation (AWI) Team, a team focused on expanding apprenticeships in CA across all sectors except the building and fire trades. Duties will include but are not limited to strategizing statewide on apprenticeship expansion, identifying and participating in events to promote apprenticeship, managing the statewide Branch Chiefs on both Partnerships and Program Management and providing thought leadership on expanding apprenticeship into areas such as healthcare, technology, civil service, business services among other sectors. This role includes:
? Managing the Partnership and Program Management teams within AWI to both review and approve new apprenticeship programs and to scale up the number of apprentices and employers served with existing approved programs.
? With the Partnerships team, instituting and leading strategic outreach efforts to expand apprenticeship programs into non-traditional industries.
? With Program Management, overseeing the creation, review, processing and maintenance of new and revised program standards.
? Leading the AWI team to create a collaborative team environment that is oriented towards achieving the goals around apprenticeship expansion.
? Developing partnerships across government, education, employers and the workforce ecosystem to advance apprenticeship expansion and adoption.
? Measuring and maintaining metrics on apprenticeship expansion
? Participating in the DAS Leadership Team monthly meetings, prepared to report back on progress and issues that emerge from the AWI team.
? Supporting with the implementation and shaping the agenda for the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (IACA).
? Monitoring the hiring needs of AWI, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff or vacancies within the AWI team.

The incumbent is expected to communicate effectively with team members and program leaders and to foster a culture that supports the mission and vision of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS). Provide outstanding customer service to stakeholders.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
? 249.3

To be considered for this Staff Services Manager III job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2415

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

There is only one position that may be filled in either Oakland, Sacramento or San Bernardino. If you are interested in the position at more than one location, please submit a separate application for each job control.

This position is located at:

464 W. Fourth St., Ste. 234A

San Bernardino, CA 92401

The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting. Air-conditioned, high-rise building with elevator access, cubicle with natural and artificial lighting. Being in a stationary position for long periods of time. May work from home if provided with proper office equipment; and other locations throughout California.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must accompany the application. Resumes and or cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Application packets submitted without an SOQ will not be considered for an interview.

The SOQ should contain no more than two pages highlighting your experience of the following:
? Describe your experience leading strategic outreach or marketing efforts
? Please describe your experience managing teams towards a goal and how many years of experience.
? Please describe your experience with apprenticeships, with particular comment to registering or managing apprenticeship programs.
? What experience do you have that would be relevant to the work of expanding apprenticeships in CA.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 3/28/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Industrial Relations

Cert Mailing Address Sacramento

Attn: Certifications Unit

2180 Harvard Street Suite 160

Sacramento , CA 95815

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Industrial Relations

Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento

2180 Harvard Street Suite 160

Sacramento , CA 95815

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
? Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
? Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
? Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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