Clarification from the agency

Open to U.S. citizens; ICTAP/CTAP eligibles in the local commuting area.

• The Regional Director leads and directs OA's regional operations, in alignment with OA priorities; serves as the chief spokesperson and focal point for regional Registered Apprenticeship and workforce policy; coordinates staff and resources to facilitate information sharing and execution of priorities; and resolves issues and implements action plans to ensure aligned, effective services for workers and employers.
• Provides strategic leadership for regional program modernization initiatives, ensuring effective implementation of new legislative mandates, executive priorities, and departmental policies affecting apprenticeship programs.
• Exercises full supervisory authority over subordinate supervisors and professional staff responsible for apprenticeship program administration, compliance oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and regional performance outcomes using advanced analytical and program management methods.

• Identifies emerging workforce trends, operational risks, and opportunities for program innovation to strengthen the National Apprenticeship System and align regional outcomes with national workforce development priorities.
• Guides staff in conducting program reviews, analyzing compliance risks, and implementing corrective action strategies.
• Promotes continuous organizational improvement by implementing change management strategies, strengthening customer service delivery, and supporting the modernization of apprenticeship systems and processes.
• Directs the development and execution of regional operational plans, policies, and performance strategies to advance national apprenticeship expansion goals.
• Ensures effective workforce planning, resource allocation, and program oversight to achieve mission objectives and maintain compliance with federal regulations and departmental policies.
• Serves as the chief regional technical authority on the Registered Apprenticeship program and related workforce development initiatives.
• Provides expert guidance and technical assistance to federal staff, state apprenticeship agencies, employers, labor-management organizations, educational institutions, and workforce development partners.
• Advises stakeholders on complex programmatic issues involving program registration standards, training design, regulatory compliance, and apprenticeship system development.
• Leads regional outreach and partnership development efforts with employers, industry associations, workforce boards, labor unions, community organizations, educational institutions, and state apprenticeship agencies.
• Collaborates with the Office of the Solicitor of Labor (SOL) regarding legal interpretations, regulatory guidance, and the impact of court decisions on apprenticeship program administration.
• Directs regional monitoring and analysis of performance metrics, program outcomes, and operational indicators.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
• Requires a supervisory probationary period if the requirement has not been met.

Qualifications

The Apprenticeship and Training Series, GS-0243, has basic requirements for positions covered by this standard. Applicants must meet both the basic requirements (IOR) and Specialized Experience for the specific grade level to qualify.

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the development or administration of apprenticeship programs or other occupational training programs involving the systematic development of worker skills on the job. This experience must have demonstrated:

• Knowledge of the functions, purposes, and practices of apprenticeship or other industrial training; and understanding of the knowledge, skills, and techniques involved in the practice of apprenticeable trades;
• Knowledge of the practices, operations, and content of occupations in one or more fields;
• Knowledge of training methods and related worker utilization practices for the improvement and better use of workers' skills; and the ability to apply this knowledge in identifying work force and training problems, analyzing such problems, and advising on their solution;
• Understanding of industrial relations problems and practices and of the traditions and attitudes of labor and management in relation to programs involving apprenticeship or other training on the job; and
• Ability to deal effectively with management, labor, and other appropriate officials on training matters.

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Working member of a functioning joint apprenticeship committee.
• Employer training official or officer of a union or trade association whose duties included the development or administration of an apprenticeship program or other industrial training program.
• Coordinator or director of a training program for apprenticeable occupations or other training activities.
• Training representative or administrator in the field of apprenticeship, working with labor or management.
• Vocational teacher or instructor in an apprenticeable occupation.

In additional to meeting the IOR requirement, for the GS-15 grade level: You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Apprenticeship and Training Representative, as described below.

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-14, in the Federal Service or equivalent pay.

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Qualifying specialized experience for GS-15 includes at least four (4) of the following:

• Providing executive-level leadership and guidance on policy, strategy, program goals, and resources;
• Overseeing apprenticeship or comparable training programs across a regional or multi-state area and ensuring alignment with priorities;
• Managing the administration, expansion, or modernization of programs through subordinate managers;
• Developing and evaluating policies, goals, performance measures, and operations for complex programs;
• Supervising managers responsible for multi-state or multi-program operations and major initiatives;
• Making decisions on significant program, policy, or resource issues, including complex or sensitive matters.

WHEN DOCUMENTING EXPERIENCE IN YOUR RESUME, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE ABOUT YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE.

Do NOT copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation.

Click Application of Veterans Preference for more information.

You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12953571

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses.

Category A - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying critical competencies required by this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.

Category B - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies required by this position.

Category C - Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualification requirements section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies.

Click here for Evaluation details.

SME Resume Panel Review

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to assess your technical qualifications based on the competencies listed below. Applicants who meet the required qualifications will advance to the next stage of the hiring process.

For each below competency, SME(s) will provide a rating of 0-Not Applicable, 1-Awareness, 2-Basic, 3-Intermediate, 4-Advanced, or 5-Expert based on the content of your resume.

Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:

• Leadership
• Organizational Development
• Problem Solving
• Technical Competence
• Writing

The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.).

INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) who are Category B or higher will be considered well-qualified. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.

The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date.

• Resumes: Required and applicants must provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resume. We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.
• Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point (TP) preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Your DD 214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point (CP/CPS, XP) preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and the proof of entitlement of this preference, which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. In addition, a Standard Form (SF-15) should be included, but is not required. (For active-duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Tentative Preference for Active Duty). For more information, go to Feds Hire Vets - Veterans Preference.
• Displaced Employee Placement Documents: Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience but may be submitted.

Do not upload password-protected documents.

Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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