Statewide Training Policy Manager (Central Office/Henrico) #00070

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Statewide Training Policy Manager to provide policy leadership for Virginia's Registered Apprenticeship system. The role leads the Virginia Apprenticeship Council staff and drives policy aligned with federal/state standards, overseeing training provider lists and related instructional work.

The position requires strong leadership, communication, and project management skills to guide high-priority initiatives like Workforce Pell, while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience in workforce development, apprenticeship, education/training administration, public policy, or a closely related field.
• Experience supporting a board, council, or public body, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and reports.
• Interpreting and applying federal and/or state program regulations; leading projects; supervisory or team-lead experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills, including public presentation and stakeholder facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy leadership for the Commonwealth's Registered Apprenticeship system and related work-based and training-provider functions.
• Set and interpret apprenticeship policy consistent with 29 CFR Part 29, WIOA, and the Code of Virginia; support the Virginia Apprenticeship Council; supervise staff.
• Lead high-priority special projects including Workforce Pell implementation and connect apprenticeship, training-provider eligibility, and short-term credential funding into a talent pipeline.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Stakeholder facilitation

Written/oral communication

Project management

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Title: Statewide Training Policy Manager (Central Office/Henrico) #00070

State Role Title:Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: $74,000 - $83,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location:DWDA Central Office

Agency Website:https://www.virginiaworks.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Statewide Training Policy Manager provides policy leadership for the Commonwealth's Registered Apprenticeship system and related work-based and training-provider functions within Virginia Works, the state's designated State Apprenticeship Agency. The position sets and interprets apprenticeship policy consistent with 29 CFR Part 29, WIOA, and the Code of Virginia; serves as the principal staff lead supporting the Virginia Apprenticeship Council; and supervises the staff responsible for the WIOA Eligible Training Provider List and Registered Apprenticeship related technical instruction. The Manager also leads high-priority special projects—including the Commonwealth's implementation of Workforce Pell—that connect apprenticeship, training-provider eligibility, and short-term credential funding into a coherent talent pipeline.

Minimum Qualifications

Progressively responsible experience in workforce development, apprenticeship, education/training administration, public policy, or a closely related field. Experience supporting a board, council, or public body, including preparation of agendas, minutes, and reports; interpreting and applying federal and/or state program regulations; leading projects; and supervisory or team-lead experience. Demonstrated knowledge of federal policy and administration of Registered Apprenticeship (29 CFR Part 29) and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Demonstrated ability to develop policy, interpret regulation, and translate requirements into operational guidance; to lead and supervise others; to work in a fast-paced environment; and to manage multiple concurrent priorities and projects. Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills, including public presentation and stakeholder facilitation. Proficiency with standard office applications such as MS Office as well as data for decision-making and with relevant systems.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of the Eligible Training Provider List and the treatment of Registered Apprenticeship sponsors within it. Knowledge of RAPIDS, ETPL systems, and of federal student-aid/short-term Pell (Workforce Pell) concepts and the state role in program approval. Experience administering Registered Apprenticeship and/or WIOA programs; supporting a statutory board or council; and implementing short-term Pell/Workforce Pell or with training-provider eligibility determinations.

Equal Opportunity

The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

DWDA does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

The DWDA does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE: DWDA will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Virginia Works (Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement) is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Language assistance services are available and free of charge. TTY/Virginia Relay 711

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

Employees are not permitted to begin teleworking until they have completed 90 days of employment. Telework eligibility and approval may only be considered after this initial period of on-site work.

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.