APPRENTICESHIP COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Socket.dev; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, life, and

ASRS retirement and LTD plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Department of Economic Security (DES) seeks an Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist to ensure adherence to Federal and State Registered Apprenticeship laws and standards. The role involves reviewing programs, investigating complaints, and recommending actions, with travel required for state business.

Remote work within Arizona is possible, with some in-office days. Des is committed to supporting Arizonans through workforce development and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in: Negotiating and monitoring techniques.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws and policies.
• Ability to present information in written and verbal form.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance reviews, assessments, and monitoring activities of Registered Apprenticeship programs.
• Investigate complaints concerning Registered Apprenticeship programs.
• Recommend conformity and deregistration status to Program Director.

Skills

Negotiating and monitoring techniques

Quality control and assessment

State and Federal laws

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.
DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.
DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

APPRENTICESHIP COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Job Location

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Workforce Solutions Administration (WSA)
400 West Congress Street, Tucson, Arizona 85701

Posting Details

Salary: $26.0000–$28.5576 / hourly ($54,080.00– $59,399.80 annually)

Grade: 20

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received

Job Summary

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Apprenticeship Compliance Specialist with the Workforce Solutions Administration (WSA). This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal and State Registered Apprenticeship laws, regulations, policies and standards
Travel will be required for State business. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (1 day per week in the office/hoteling).
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona, unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct compliance reviews, assessments, and monitoring activities of Registered Apprenticeship programs.
• Investigate complaints concerning Registered Apprenticeship programs.
• Recommend conformity and deregistration status to Program Director.
• Conduct presentations and training sessions on Registered Apprenticeship programs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge in:

• Negotiating and monitoring techniques.
• Quality control and assessment.
• State and Federal laws, regulations and policies relating to public employment Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, and the Federal Labor Standard Act.

Skill in:

• Formulating program related plan recommendations and corrective action plans.
• Developing and maintaining cooperative and professional relationships and effectively responding to routine inquiries and disputes.

Ability to:

• Present information in both written and verbal form.
• Listen and actively seek information to understand stakeholder circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs.
• Establish and maintain controls over schedules, timetables and priorities.

Selective Preference(s)

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Certification(s) in Lean principles, project management, program management, or similar.
• Business 2 Business experience.
• Sales and/or marketing experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Retirement

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact Maritza Duffy at [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.