Partnership Development Branch Chief

Job Description And Duties Under the direction of the Manager II, Chief of the Apprenticeship & Workforce Innovation Unit, the Manager I (Partnership Development Branch Chief) directs the activities of the Partnerships Team. The Manager I will be responsible for the overall management of the Partnerships Team. Direct and manage information gathering, analysis, and recommendations on new program development pertaining to apprenticeship expansion, regional leadership, and industry partnerships. Provides high-level outreach workforce expertise and technical assistance, supporting workforce apprenticeship initiatives, and identifying and promoting best practices and lessons learned in program development at the state, regional, and local levels to increase equitable access for registered apprenticeship programs in California. Job Description And Duties Under the direction of the Manager II, Chief of the Apprenticeship & Workforce Innovation Unit, the Manager I (Partnership Development Branch Chief) directs the activities of the Partnerships Team. The Manager I will be responsible for the overall management of the Partnerships Team. Direct and manage information gathering, analysis, and recommendations on new program development pertaining to apprenticeship expansion, regional leadership, and industry partnerships. Provides high-level outreach workforce expertise and technical assistance, supporting workforce apprenticeship initiatives, and identifying and promoting best practices and lessons learned in program development at the state, regional, and local levels to increase equitable access for registered apprenticeship programs in California. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR • 249.3 To be considered for this Manager I job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please to access the exam bulletin: Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click her e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions This job is located at: 320 W 4th St Rm 950 Los Angeles 90013 The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting or working from home. Current DAS policy is working from the office or the field at least 2 days/week. The office is in an air-conditioned, high-rise building with elevator access, cubicle with natural and artificial lighting. Occasionally attend committee meetings and outreach events; collaborate with staff statewide to complete work assignments. Occasional travel will be required. The position requires the ability being in a stationary position for long periods of time. Work at a computer, move or transport office items in a safe manner. Transports documents to court, meetings, conferences, etc. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to use email, desktop applications, and any other software to complete tasks. Special Requirements The SOQ should contain no more than two pages highlighting your experience of the following: • Describe your experience with apprenticeships, with particular comment to promoting, marketing, or developing apprenticeship programs. • Describe a personal experience preparing for a sales or marketing demo and the exact steps you took to prepare. What parts do you enjoy, and what parts do you find challenging? • Describe a time when your team was struggling. What specifically did you do to support them, what leadership strategies did you implement, and what outcome were you most proud of? • Explain a sales or marketing campaign that didn't go as expected. What surprised you, what did the data show, and how did you navigate the situation? The incumbent is expected to communicate effectively with team members and program leaders and to foster a culture that supports the mission and vision of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS). Provide outstanding customer service to stakeholders. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 2/11/2026 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority;… Apply tot his job Apply To this Job