Partnership Development Branch Chief

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Manager II, Chief of the Apprenticeship & Workforce Innovation Unit, the Manager I (Partnership Development Branch Chief) directs the activities of the Partnerships Team. The Manager I will be responsible for the overall management of the Partnerships Team. Direct and manage information gathering, analysis, and recommendations on new program development pertaining to apprenticeship expansion, regional leadership, and industry partnerships. Provides high-level outreach workforce expertise and technical assistance, supporting workforce apprenticeship initiatives, and identifying and promoting best practices and lessons learned in program development at the state, regional, and local levels to increase equitable access for registered apprenticeship programs in California.

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

To be considered for this Manager I 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:
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Working Conditions

This job is located at:
2550 Mariposa Mall Rm 3080
Fresno 93721

The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting or working from home. Current DAS policy is working from the office or the field at least 2 days/week. The office is in an air-conditioned, high-rise building with elevator access, cubicle with natural and artificial lighting. Occasionally attend committee meetings and outreach events; collaborate with staff statewide to complete work assignments. Occasional travel will be required.

The position requires the ability being in a stationary position for long periods of time. Work at a computer, move or transport office items in a safe manner. Transports documents to court, meetings, conferences, etc. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to use email, desktop applications, and any other software to complete tasks.

Special Requirements

The SOQ should contain no more than two pages highlighting your experience of the following:

1. Describe your experience with apprenticeships, with particular comment to promoting, marketing, or developing apprenticeship programs.

2. Describe a personal experience preparing for a sales or marketing demo and the exact steps you took to prepare. What parts do you enjoy, and what parts do you find challenging?

3. Describe a time when your team was struggling. What specifically did you do to support them, what leadership strategies did you implement, and what outcome were you most proud of?

4. Explain a sales or marketing campaign that didn't go as expected. What surprised you, what did the data show, and how did you navigate the situation?

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.

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:

• Partnership lifecycle management – The ability to strategize an end-to-end process of building, maintaining, and optimizing partnerships so they deliver measurable value over time.
• Knowledge of market dynamics – Understand how variables and demands within a market intereact, shift, and influence outcomes.
• Project Management skills – The ability to define tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives. Experience managing a team towards project completion.
• Apprenticeship knowledge – Experience with registered apprenticeship and a knowledge of the process of apprenticeship program and apprentices registration, either internally or externally with DAS.
• Collaboration skills– The ability to get along and interact positively with coworkers and build a positive team environment, inspiring folks to work towards a common goal.
• Communication and conflict resolution skills – The ability and willingness to clearly communicate, delegate responsibility, and coach others to develop their capabilities. The ability to prevent, manage, and/or resolve conflict.
• Strong written and presentation skills – Executive level clarity, inspiration, guidance, and summaries tailored for intended audiences.
• Organizational and analytical strategy – Experience evaluating processes, analyzing data, resource planning, and measuring performance metrics to achieve organizational goals.
• Hiring experience – Experience recruiting, interviewing and hiring candidates.

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.