Registered Apprenticeship Consultant/Apprentice

Title: Registered Apprenticeship Consultant/Apprentice (Northern Virginia/Prince William)

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist I

Hiring Range: $60,578 Apprentice - $70,005 Consultant

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location: TELEWORK LOCATION NOVA

Agency Website: www.virginiaworks.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides Virginia employers a proven strategy for hiring and maintaining a trained and dedicated workforce through the Virginia Registered Apprenticeship Program (VRAP), which includes the identification of sponsor companies, intermediaries, educational providers and stakeholders. As part of the broader VA Works team, works to develop, promote, evolve, and expand the VRAP. Provides prompt and efficient customer service to prospective and existing customers, including both employers and, when appropriate, job seekers; performs programmatic tasks to ensure compliance; provides assistance and/or training to new staff, as assigned; conducts Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reviews and quality assurance (QA) assessments; actively engages with and contributes to their region's Business Services Team; and assistants with special projects. May complete mandatory training to progress through the VRAP. Travels within the service area to meet with potential and existing customers and stakeholders, promote the VRAP, and/or attend meetings or training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of apprenticeship programs and/or training methods; administrative and operational practices; and/or marketing, program promotion, or sales strategies.

• Strong customer service, oral and written communication, and computer skills (experience using Microsoft Office Professional and/or similar software).

• Ability to efficiently manage multiple customer cases and projects; interact effectively with employers, customers, staff and the public; discuss program requirements and promote benefits; conduct interviews, reviews, and research; evaluate requisite skill sets and training needs; use automated systems to enter data and conduct searches; and learn and utilize apprenticeship training methods, policies and regulations, and data systems.

• Ability to demonstrate a growth and expansion mindset by developing goals, determining actions, and executing on specific tasks to achieve goals.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with apprenticeship, job services, and/or training programs: governmental operations; and employment laws.

Position will be RA Consultant Apprentice or RA Consultant depending on select candidate's skill level experience. For those hired as an Apprentice, the incumbent must successfully complete the assigned training and demonstrate ability to work independently to remain in position. Position is located in NOVA/Prince William.

**This is not a remote position and telework may be granted based on policy and business needs.**

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Virginia Works is committed to upholding our values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.

This position is only open to current employees of VA Works (please note contracted employees are not VA Works employees). Your application and/or resume must reflect your status as a current VA Works/DWDA employee. Applicants are responsible for ensuring the scope of their experience, relevant certifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities are clear in the application (and/or resume) in order to receive consideration. Information regarding experience will not be assumed.

The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically