Senior Field Representative - Quality Assurance Specialist/Apprenticeship Training Field Representative Senior

Senior Field Representative - Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Class: Apprenticeship Training Field Representative Senior

Agency: Labor & Industry Dept

Job ID: 96151

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Limited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 09/01/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE

Division/Unit: Dept of Labor & Industry / Apprenticeship

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: Yes - Up to 10% of the time

Salary Range: $29.76 - $43.69 / hourly; $62,139 - $91,225 / annually

Classified Status: Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

End Date: 06/30/2028

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This Apprenticeship Training Field Representative Senior position is a temporary unclassified grant position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2028.

Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. The primary work location for this position is 443 Lafayette Road N, St. Paul, MN.

Employees living within 50 miles of the primary work location will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month.

Employees that live in Minnesota and are more than 50 miles from the primary work location may be eligible for more than 50% telework with agency approvals.

Employees may reside outside of the state of Minnesota if they live in a bordering state and are within 50 miles of the primary work location.

This position exists to ensure Apprenticeship Minnesota policies are in alignment with state and federal requirements and to strengthen program oversight through improved data integrity and policy alignment.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyze and interpret apprenticeship participation and outcome data.
• Assess internal policies and procedures to verify alignment with federal regulations, state statutes, and agency requirements.
• Develop, lead and coordinate trainings for apprenticeship programs.
• Draft, edit, update, and coordinate communication of policies, guidance documents, job aids, and FAQs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years' experience* in secondary or post-secondary education, as a teacher or counselor, workforce development, program evaluation, or policy analysis.

*Experience includes internships, fellowships, volunteering, and work experience that are directly related to the job duties.

***** Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; Master's degree may substitute for eighteen months of experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associates degree may substitute for six months of experience.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly.
• Ability to develop written reports, guidance materials or visual data summaries.
• Ability to develop and deliver trainings and presentations.
• Human relations skills to develop and maintain productive working relationships with diverse staff, stakeholders, and clientele.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who may not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or common experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles.
• Experience in quality assurance, program evaluation or continuous improvement.
• Experience in project management.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to apprenticeship training.
• Knowledge of business practices for on-the-job training in a wide variety of occupations sufficient to assess a programs needs and recommend viable options and resources.
• Language skills other than English (Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Karen or ASL).

Additional Requirements

It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Criminal History Check, Driver's License Check, Social Security and Address Verification, Conflict of Interest Review, Education/License Verification.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please indicate what assistance is needed.