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Advance your professional career within the Department of Labor & Industry. As a Workforce Development Analyst 2 you will provide a variety of outreach, promotional, and technical advisory duties on behalf of the Apprenticeship and Training Office. Present as the main provider of technical assistance to potential or existing registered non-traditional apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship and other special project program sponsors. Primary duties include exploration and assessment of fit for apprenticeship, partnering, building program structures and ecosystems, assisting with the registration processes and preparation for program approval, proper launch and maintenance of programs, conducting provisional and compliance reviews in accordance with policy requirements, as well as continuous assistance in program capacity building.
This position is assigned to provide statewide coverage.
In a developmental capacity, you will have the opportunity to conduct field work independently and respond to inquiries or initiate contact with current and potential program sponsors. Utilize your professional communication skills to contact employers, employer associations, unions, community-based organizations, training providers, secondary and post-secondary education institutions, etc. to build, maintain, or enhance new or existing apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs and ecosystems and conduct provisional and compliance reviews.
You will have the exciting opportunity of visiting work sites to meet with employers, labor representatives, and/or sponsor contacts to assist in drafting and submission of standards of apprenticeship to the Apprenticeship and Training Council for approval. Determine underutilization and best methods of recruitment of targeted populations including youth, minorities, women, veterans, and the disabled community and suggest potential resolutions to management and labor representatives in response to specific issues and concerns.
Provide assistance to programs to effectively launch, maintain, build capacity, and enhance programming. This includes but is not limited to effective use of the national Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Data System (RAPIDS) and any other required tracking systems or reporting.
Utilize your public speaking abilities to provide oral presentations and conduct trainings as needed for statewide and local audiences. Travel across state and regional lines, physically and virtually, when performing assignments may be necessary. You will also serve on committees and advisory groups to advise and assist on actions affecting apprenticeship training programs, and attending meetings, seminars and conferences that address apprenticeship issues.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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Full-time employment.
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Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office at the closest PA CareerLink Office to the location of the selected candidate.
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Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
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One year as a Workforce Development Analyst 1; or
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Two years of experience in performing technical work in a workforce development program, and a bachelor’s degree; or
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An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
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You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
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You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
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Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
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If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
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Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
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Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
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We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
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