Department of Labor

Regional Director

Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois Full time

Regional Director

Department: Department of Labor

Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois

Salary Range: $156451 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) within one of the six regional offices of the United States Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA). The official title of this position is Supervisory Apprenticeship and Training Representative. Salary Range for the following locations: Atlanta, GA: $156,451- $197,200 Chicago, IL: $165,386- $197,200

Major Duties:

  • The Regional Director leads and directs OA's regional operations, in alignment with OA priorities; serves as the chief spokesperson and focal point for regional Registered Apprenticeship and workforce policy; coordinates staff and resources to facilitate information sharing and execution of priorities; and resolves issues and implements action plans to ensure aligned, effective services for workers and employers. Provides strategic leadership for regional program modernization initiatives, ensuring effective implementation of new legislative mandates, executive priorities, and departmental policies affecting apprenticeship programs. Exercises full supervisory authority over subordinate supervisors and professional staff responsible for apprenticeship program administration, compliance oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Evaluates program effectiveness and regional performance outcomes using advanced analytical and program management methods. Identifies emerging workforce trends, operational risks, and opportunities for program innovation to strengthen the National Apprenticeship System and align regional outcomes with national workforce development priorities. Guides staff in conducting program reviews, analyzing compliance risks, and implementing corrective action strategies. Promotes continuous organizational improvement by implementing change management strategies, strengthening customer service delivery, and supporting the modernization of apprenticeship systems and processes. Directs the development and execution of regional operational plans, policies, and performance strategies to advance national apprenticeship expansion goals. Ensures effective workforce planning, resource allocation, and program oversight to achieve mission objectives and maintain compliance with federal regulations and departmental policies. Serves as the chief regional technical authority on the Registered Apprenticeship program and related workforce development initiatives. Provides expert guidance and technical assistance to federal staff, state apprenticeship agencies, employers, labor-management organizations, educational institutions, and workforce development partners. Advises stakeholders on complex programmatic issues involving program registration standards, training design, regulatory compliance, and apprenticeship system development. Leads regional outreach and partnership development efforts with employers, industry associations, workforce boards, labor unions, community organizations, educational institutions, and state apprenticeship agencies. Collaborates with the Office of the Solicitor of Labor (SOL) regarding legal interpretations, regulatory guidance, and the impact of court decisions on apprenticeship program administration. Directs regional monitoring and analysis of performance metrics, program outcomes, and operational indicators.

Qualifications: 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 additional to meeting the IOR requirement, for the GS-15 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-14, in the Federal Service or equivalent pay. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) 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-15 includes at least four (4) of the following: Providing executive-level leadership and guidance on policy, strategy, program goals, and resources; Overseeing apprenticeship or comparable training programs across a regional or multi-state area and ensuring alignment with priorities; Managing the administration, expansion, or modernization of programs through subordinate managers; Developing and evaluating policies, goals, performance measures, and operations for complex programs; Supervising managers responsible for multi-state or multi-program operations and major initiatives; Making decisions on significant program, policy, or resource issues, including complex or sensitive matters. WHEN DOCUMENTING EXPERIENCE IN YOUR RESUME, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE ABOUT YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE. Do NOT copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

How to Apply: Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Important - Save your information before the 30-minute system timeout! For help, go to the USAJOBS Help Center. STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents. For each employment period, include start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete. NOTE: In alignment with the Presidential Memorandum titled Merit Hiring Plan, dated May 29, 2025, applicants may only submit a resume limited to two (2) pages. Only the résumé uploaded under the 'Resume" document type in USAJOBS will be reviewed. If the resume submitted exceeds two (2) pages, the application will be deemed ineligible for further consideration. STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS). Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button. STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy. Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy. STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step, verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a check mark next to each section listed. If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button. STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then Update Application. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. For more detailed information on applying for positions with DOL click here to view the U.S. Department of Labor, How to Apply website.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-13