Field Consultant
About the role
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927. Housed within the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), the Department is dedicated to improving working conditions for California's 18 million wage earners and advancing opportunities for profitable employment in California. The Department administers and enforces laws governing wages, hours worked, retaliation, workplace safety and health, apprenticeship training programs, medical care, and other benefits for injured workers.
Responsibilities
- Develop and consult with Apprenticeship and "On-The-Job" training programs
- Provide guidance on compliance with state and federal apprenticeship laws and regulations
- Conduct program reviews
- Attend apprenticeship program meetings, public meetings, job fairs and outreach events
- Attend and advise at meetings and outreach events
- Work remotely at home
- Collaborate with staff statewide to complete work assignments
- Occasional travel required that may include driving, flights and overnight stays
Requirements
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.3 To be considered for this 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 click here to access the exam bulletin: here.
Qualifications
To be considered for this 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 click here to access the exam bulletin: here.
Skills
Not specified
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
May require early start and/or late night meetings, infrequent overnight stays.
Special Requirements
Submit with the Title center page, “Statement of Qualifications”. Must be typewritten using no smaller than Arial, 12-point font- single spaced, must limit to two pages answering these questions: What is your experience working with Apprenticeship Programs? Describe your experience helping to improve representation in any organization. What qualities and experience would make you invaluable to the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) in relation to the duties on the duty statement?
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: 7/15/2026
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; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Position Location
The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting that is an air conditioned, multiple floor building with elevator access, and contains cubicles with natural and artificial lighting. May be required to work from other locations throughout California as needed including working from home (in accordance with the State’s Telework policy) if provided with proper office equipment. Typical office tools utilized include computer, printer/copy/scan/fax machines, stapler, hole punch, filing. Position requires being in a stationary position for long periods of time and/or driving. Typical office/vehicle noise and/or vibration may occur while working. May encounter inclement weather.