California Department of Industrial Relations · 10 hours ago
Partnership Development Branch Chief
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$8,715/mo - $9,899/moThe California Department of Industrial Relations is seeking a Partnership Development Branch Chief to manage the Partnerships Team under the Apprenticeship & Workforce Innovation Unit. This role involves overseeing program development related to apprenticeship expansion and providing workforce expertise and technical assistance to enhance access to registered apprenticeship programs in California.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility
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
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered
Final Filing Date: 2/11/2026
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; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov
When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included
If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview
The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting
Preferred
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required
Company
California Department of Industrial Relations
California Department of Industrial Relations is a government agency dedicated to improve the working conditions of its wage earners.
Founded in 1927
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joshua A. Iverson, MAFM
Chief Financial Officer
Paul Giacomotto
Deputy Regional Director of Strategic Partnerships
Recent News
2025-01-10
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