Apprenticeship Director (DWS #10108)

Onsite$83,782 - $134,056/yrPosted Sep 18, 2026

Job details

Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$83,782 - $134,056/yr
Posted
Sep 18, 2026
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About this role

Salary

 

$40.28 - $64.45 Hourly

$83,790 - $134,063 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C11

Posting Details

 
The Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS) is the state's agency for workforce development and labor. The DWS Apprenticeship Office manages the operations of New Mexico's Registered Apprenticeship Programs, which provide hands-on learning and related technical instruction to people in a variety of industries and occupations while they're employed with a business. This earn-while-you learn approach is a nationally research-based strategy to engage, recruit, develop, and retain high-quality workers, with opportunities for credential attainment, advancement, and good compensation. The Apprenticeship Office extensively collaborates with other DWS divisions, including Employment Services and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) office, especially on other work-based learning programs.

Interviews will be conducted within 10 business days of posting closure.

New Mexico DWS participates in E-Verify.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position exists because it directs and leads the operation of the state's apprenticeship office and system, which is one of the state's top workforce development strategies and priorities in New Mexico because of its effectiveness at engaging employees and employers, developing worker skills, providing industry recognized credentials, and retaining workers in high-demand sectors. This means that apprenticeship is a critical component of labor force participation and statewide employment. This position coordinates closely with the Deputy Secretary (and sometimes the Secretary) to establish and update state and department-wide policies and funding to improve apprenticeship operations.

How does it get done?

 
Directing and overseeing the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) system in New Mexico.

This Includes:
-Managing program approvals, including reviewing, approving, revising, negotiating, and preparing standards for proposed programs, as well as recruiting and engaging potential Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) sponsors.
-Coordinating with existing RAP sponsors and employers on ongoing operations and program expansions.
-Managing state and federal apprenticeship funding, including state and federal appropriations and grants.
-Developing and updating annual grant agreements with RAP sponsors.
-Tracking and reporting apprenticeship participation data statewide and by program, industry, and occupation.
-Ensuring program, policy, and funding compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
-Regularly communicating with the federal apprenticeship office.
-Leading the organization of and communication with the State Apprenticeship Council and the Apprenticeship and Training Advisory Committee, including member engagement and recruitment, scheduling, managing, facilitating, and presenting at their meetings.
-Coordinating with other work-based learning programs within the department (pre-apprenticeship, internships) and across other departments (career and technical education).
-Developing, supporting, and communicating state legislative and policy recommendations, as needed.
-Collaborating with local workforce development boards on work-based learning initiatives.
-Providing apprenticeship expertise and research internally and externally, as needed.
-Supervising DWS apprenticeship staff (three apprenticeship training representatives, a program coordinator, an administrative assistant, and staff supporting mobile career exploration with high schools).
-Reporting to and coordinating with the Deputy Secretary on policy direction and funding opportunities and decisions.
-Representing the state with national apprenticeship organizations.
-Collaborating with other states on apprenticeship policy issues.
-Attending, participating in, and presenting at various apprenticeship-related meetings across the state.

Who are the customers?

 
This job benefits all New Mexicans because apprenticeship is a research-based, proven approach to improving workforce development, effectiveness, retention, and skills. It specifically supports job seekers and employers.

Ideal Candidate

 
The Ideal Candidate will have the following:

-Demonstrated excellence in both written and verbal communication, including strong presentation abilities, effective meeting facilitation, active listening, and an inquisitive, solutions oriented approach.
-Proven problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop practical, strategic solutions.
-Strong managerial and supervisory experience, with the ability to lead, coach, and develop staff.
-Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
-Highly collaborative, with a track record of working successfully in team based and cross functional environments.
-Advanced mathematical, analytical, and budgeting skills.
-Comprehensive knowledge of state government operations, workforce development, work based learning (including apprenticeships), and public policy particularly within New Mexico.

Minimum Qualification

 
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of professional level experience with a tactical impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and experience

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Travel is required and may include overnight stays.

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/video display terminal and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting/carring up to 30lbs may be required. It also requires in-person meetings in the DWS office, elsewhere in the Albuquerque area and throughout New Mexico, often requiring traveling to those places, and occasionally out of the state.

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Agency Contact Information: Scott Groginsky,. [email protected] Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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