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State of Minnesota Senior Field Representative-Quality Assurance Specialist/Apprenticeship Training Field Representative Senior in St. Paul, Minnesota

Working Title: Senior Field Representative - Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Class: Apprenticeship Training Field Representative Senior

Agency: Labor & Industry Dept

  • Job ID : 79974

  • Location : St. Paul

  • Telework Eligible : No

  • Full/Part Time : Full-Time

  • Regular/Temporary : Limited

  • Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

  • Date Posted : 09/11/2024

  • Closing Date : 09/24/2024

  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE

  • Division/Unit : Dept of Labor & Industry / Apprenticeship

  • Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift- 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

  • Days of Work : Monday - Friday

  • Travel Required : Yes - Up to 20% of the time

  • Salary Range: $28.82 - $42.31 / hourly; $60,176 - $88,343 / annually

  • Classified Status : Unclassified

  • Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

  • End Date : 06/30/2027

  • FLSA Status : Nonexempt

  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This Apprenticeship Training Field Representative Senior position is a temporary unclassified grant position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027.

This position is designated for hybrid and telework options:

  • Hybrid for State of MN allows an employee to work a portion of the time remotely with a regular schedule of time at the designated office.

This position exists to ensure Apprenticeship Minnesota policies are in alignment with state and federal requirements and to ensure alignment between Apprenticeship Minnesota activities and the state workforce system.

Responsibilities include:

  • Develop, lead and coordinate trainings for apprenticeship programs.

  • Develop resources for program sustainability and new registered apprenticeship programs.

  • Provide ongoing technical assistance to workforce system partners in greater Minnesota.

  • Conduct trainings on post-registration supports with new registered apprenticeship programs.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years’ experience* developing career readiness, apprenticeship readiness, or administering outreach or workforce programs

OR

Two (2) years’ experience* in secondary or post-secondary education, as a teacher or counselor.

*Experience includes internships, fellowships, volunteering, and work experience that are directly related to the job duties.

** Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; Master's degree may substitute for eighteen months of experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associates degree may substitute for six months of experience.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Ability to develop and deliver trainings and presentations.

  • Human relations skills to develop and maintain productive working relationships with diverse staff, stakeholders, and clientele.

  • Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite programs.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who may not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or common experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles.

  • Experience in Quality Assurance.

  • Experience in developing and administering outreach programs and strategies for inclusion of underrepresented communities.

  • Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to apprenticeship training.

  • Knowledge of business practices for on-the-job training in a wide variety of occupations sufficient to assess a programs needs and recommend viable options and resources.

  • Language skills other than English (Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Karen or ASL).

Additional Requirements

It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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