MISSION STATEMENT:
Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity.

DLI CORE VALUES:

• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Accountability

Why should you come to work for the Department of Labor & Industry?
It’s about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here.

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• All employees of the state of Montana must be a resident of the state. All applicants must be willing to relocate if not already a resident of the State of Montana.

Why should you live here?
Montana is an unspoiled, hidden gem nestled in the far north of the continental U.S. Its beauty, wonder and adventure are unmatched and the industry, climate and things to do are plentiful. Learn more about Montana here.

What other benefits can you expect from this opportunity?
Look here for a summary of our outstanding benefits. You’ll love what you see! Our benefits include:

• Work/life Balance
• Health Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays (a combination of up to 38 per year!)
• A partial telework schedule may be available

• This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)

How would this position make an impact in your community?
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a program that helps people “earn while they learn”? Are you passionate about building relationships with community members to help enrich the lives of others? Do you love seeking out new opportunities for expanding and growing programs? If so, you may be interested to know the Department of Labor & Industry is currently recruiting for two full-time Registered Apprenticeship Specialist positions. One each for the Kalispell and Missoula areas.

As a Registered Apprenticeship Specialist, some of the duties you’ll perform are:

• Work with businesses, job seekers/apprentices, workforce system partners, high schools, higher education and numerous other entities to successfully manage and grow the program.
• Research best practices in other states and determine how strategies can be modified and implemented in Montana.
• Study economic conditions in communities; building relationships with workforce system partners, businesses, education entities, veterans and other organizations, and peers; and develop and recommend program implementation strategies.
• Interpret and monitor state and federal regulations, standards, and policies to ensure compliance.
• Develop policy recommendations, research and interpret state and federal laws, regulations, and policies and assist with development of the workforce system.
• Communicate workforce development initiatives, program information and data

What is it about you that makes you the right person for this opportunity?
If you are the right person for this opportunity you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles of federal employment and training legislation.
• Workforce development, economic development, adult learning, policy development, and administrative procedures of state government.
• Program development.

Skills in:

• Networking
• Public presentation.
• Evaluating program and management needs.
• Provide public information about agency and program policies and procedures.
• Critical thinking, organization, strategic planning, management practices, record keeping.
• Personal computer and software.

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate with workforce development stakeholders and program partners to ensure responsibilities and expectations are met.
• Use conflict management resolution techniques and feedback techniques to build trust.
• Analyze, interpret and apply complex policies, data and results; to develop new workforce system partnerships.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, competing groups, the public, government officials and agency employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The above knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, business administration or human services; and,
• One year of progressively responsible work in program administration.

Or

• Three years of directly related experience.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the principles of federal employment and training legislation, workforce development, economic development, adult learning, policy development, and administrative procedures of state government. Skills in research and analysis, critical thinking, organization, strategic planning, management practices, record keeping, communication, facilitation, negotiation, consensus building, and computer skills.

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.

How would you let us know that you’re the right person?
You are REQUIRED to attach a cover letter, and resume at the time of application. Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “relevant.”

A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents to be considered for this position. Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Starting pay is based on relevant education and experience. Pay is set based on what you submit at time of application.

In your cover letter, please address the following question:

• Please explain your knowledge, skills, and background as they relate to workforce development and training.

In your resume, include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment (month & year - start & end) and hours per week.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents.

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.