Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction from the Area Administrator within the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, the Sr. Apprenticeship Consultant is responsible for providing technical assistance, guidance to staff who support apprenticeship, and on-the-job training programs while serving as a source of information to workers, employers, their representatives, and the general public regarding Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship and On-The-job training programs. Duties include, but not limited to the following: Develop and consult with Apprenticeship and "On-The-Job" training programs, provide guidance on compliance with state and federal apprenticeship laws and regulations, conduct program reviews, attend apprenticeship program meetings, public meetings, job fairs and outreach events.

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

To be considered for this Senior Apprenticeship Consultant 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:  

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click  e  to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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Working Conditions

This job is located at:
7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 209
San Diego CA 92108 The incumbent works 40 hours per week part time in an office setting, part time traveling in transient, and part time working from a home office. Indoor cubicle office environment for several hours a day. Being in a stationary position for long periods of time. Work remotely at community business partners locations.

This position requires the incumbent to maintain acceptable, consistent and regular attendance at such level as is determined at the Department's sole discretion; Communicate effectively (orally and in writing if both appropriate) in dealing with the public and/or other employees; Develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; Complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and adhere to departmental policies and procedures regarding attendance, leave, and conduct. Must be regularly available and willing to work the hours the department determines are necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.

Special Requirements

This position requires applicants to submit a Statement of Qualifications. The Senior Apprenticeship Consultant will be responsible for overseeing the workload and the managing of a local DAS office staff. Please describe your experience in performing similar tasks.

1. Describe your experience being a manager and leading teams effectively.

2. Describe your experience defining and interpreting laws and regulations to others to assure compliance

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of apprenticeship
• Detail-oriented, efficient and organized
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Demonstrate tact, impartiality and flexibility
• Calm demeanor

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Health, Dental, Vision, Commute Program, Employee Assistance Program, Holidays, Leave Benefits, Military Leave, Pre-Tax Parking Program, Reimbursement accounts, CalPERS retirement. 

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.

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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 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.

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