L&I Program Specialist 5

Description
Our Mission:
Keep Washington Safe and Working

Our Values:
Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

Job Highlights
Please Note: This opportunity is open to current L&I employees only.
As the Program Specialist 5 for the Apprenticeship Program, you'll manage all aspects of the Apprenticeship Program and manage the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council (WSATC) quarterly business. You'll use your independent judgement and delegated decision-making authority in program activities including budget management.

In this role, you'll support the goals of the Governor and the Department of Labor and Industries to monitor, promote and expand Registered Apprenticeship in the interest of developing demand-driven employment and training services for a highly qualified and highly skilled workforce.

Duties
Some Of What You'll Do

• With delegated budgetary authority for the section, prepares the budget, makes recommendations, updates budget projections, and monitors budget status and expenditures.
• In consultation with the Apprenticeship Program Manager, negotiates and administers contracts for food, beverages, lodging, conference facilities and meeting rooms for all Apprenticeship Program business to include but not limited to WSATC meetings, administrative hearings and special meetings.
• Manages purchasing and procurement of office equipment and supplies for all personnel in the Apprenticeship section.
• Manages & leads the revisions, implementation, interpretation and administration of program specific policies, procedures and practices.
• Sets standards for the program by establishes office procedures, priorities, policies and goals to facilitate workflow.
• Independently manages the planning, organization and coordination of the
• Washington State Apprenticeship Training Council (WSATC) business events.
• Manages preparation, maintenance and publishing of the WSATC agenda and associated actions.
• Oversees the organization & coordination of the adjudicative proceedings and mediations.
• Supervise Program Specialist 3, Office Assistant and Data Consultant to include assigning duties, review final work product, set expectations and conduct staff evaluations.
• Assists Program Manager in reviewing, developing, proposing and managing changes in the apprenticeship laws, rules, policies and practices.

Qualifications
Required:

• A Bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant experience

OR

• A Master's degree and two years of relevant experience.

OR

• 8 years of relevant experience

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Desired

• Professional management and/or supervisory experience
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations and guidelines regarding the Washington State Registered Apprenticeship system.
• Demonstrated work experience with the administration of a registered apprenticeship program.
• Event planning and organization experience.
• Experience negotiating and executing service contracts.
• Intermediate level user of Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Work experience-involving data tracking systems or databases

Supplemental Information
Things You Need To Know
To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee's career. Click on the "Benefits" tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For this position, telework is permitted with one day per week in office. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

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Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application

• A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

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Background Check Notice
Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other Information
For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.

• This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted by email to schedule a skills assessment. Assessments are proctored remotely via Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

Did You Know?
Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I's .

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information
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