Apprenticeship and Training Representative (State Director)

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 addition to meeting the IOR basic requirements described above, for the GS-13 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-12, in the Federal Service or equivalent pay.

Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities 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-13 includes all of the following:

• Facilitates the development of policies and plans such as enhancing minority and female participation in skilled training;
• Plans, coordinates, and/or implements outreach programs designed to encourage employers, organized labor, their representatives, and/or apprenticeship program sponsors to actively participate in the workforce investment system;
• Participates in the mediation of conflicts or controversial disputes involving individuals such as, program officials, customers and/or other concerned parties;
• Participates in the planning and evaluation of the overall efficiency and effectiveness of skilled training programs used by employer/industry, labor and/or government.

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

Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume.