Job Description
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
NCCER Craft Training and Evaluation
- Delivers classroom, laboratory, training-yard and field-based NCCER instruction in one or more of Apache
Industrial's registered Appendix A occupations: Scaffold Erector; Insulation Worker; and Painter - Industrial Coating
and Lining Application Specialist.
- Prepares lesson plans, training materials, demonstrations, exercises and hands-on learning activities using
current NCCER curriculum and Apache training procedures.
- Provides instruction consistent with applicable NCCER curriculum requirements, recommended instructional
hours and performance objectives.
- Conducts or supports NCCER module testing as an approved Module Test Proctor.
- Conducts hands-on performance profiles as an approved Curriculum Performance Evaluator for authorized crafts
and levels.
- Verifies trainee identity, NCCER numbers, assigned curriculum, testing eligibility and required prerequisites
before administering testing or evaluations.
- Maintains the security and integrity of NCCER tests, answer keys, testing materials, performance documents
and electronic testing systems.
- Records and validates module completions, test results and performance evaluations in the applicable
NCCER systems.
- Evaluates trainee progress and provides coaching, remediation and retesting support when required.
- Coordinates training schedules with project management, operations, safety, payroll, human resources and craft supervision.
- Maintains accurate instructor, proctor and evaluator qualification records for assigned craft areas and
curriculum levels.
- Assists with periodic reviews of instructors, evaluators, trainee records, module completions and
supporting documentation.
- Supports corrective-action activities related to NCCER training, testing, credentialing or recordkeeping.
- Assists with the development and maintenance of Apache-specific training materials, job aids, presentations
and standard operating procedures.
- Monitors changes to NCCER curricula, systems, accreditation standards and program procedures and assists
with implementing required updates.
- Ensures training facilities, tools, equipment and materials are prepared and suitable for assigned curriculum
and performance activities.
Registered Apprenticeship Support
- Assists with the administration of Apache Industrial's Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship programs.
- Supports the registration, transfer, reinstatement, cancellation, suspension and completion of apprentices in
RAPIDS or other required apprenticeship systems.
- Assists with preparing, collecting and maintaining apprentice registration documents, including ETA-671
forms and related supporting records.
- Tracks apprentice probationary periods, wage progressions, on-the-job learning hours, related technical
instruction hours, competencies and advancement milestones.
- Reviews apprentice records to identify missing hours, overdue evaluations, wage-step issues, inactive
apprentices and other exceptions requiring follow-up.
- Coordinates with operations, payroll, human resources, project management and craft supervision to obtain
complete and accurate apprentice information.
- Maintains apprentice rosters, status reports, wage schedules, Appendix A documents, apprenticeship
standards and project-assignment records.
- Assists with apprentice evaluations and communicates advancement requirements to apprentices and
supervisors.
- Supports apprentice orientation and explains program expectations, wage progression, required instruction, on-
the-job learning and completion requirements.
- Helps apprentices and supervisors resolve routine questions related to registration, status, training and
program participation.
- Assists with federal and state apprenticeship reviews, audits, data requests and corrective-action activities.
Prevailing-Wage and Apprenticeship Compliance Support
- Supports project intake and kickoff activities for projects subject to prevailing-wage or registered-
apprenticeship requirements.
- Assists with reviewing contract requirements, applicable wage determinations, apprentice requirements,
wage schedules and project-specific compliance procedures.
Verifies apprentice registration status, occupation, wage step and applicable Appendix A requirements before
or during project assignment.
- Assists with monitoring journeyworker-to-apprentice ratios and apprentice participation requirements.
- Reviews payroll, timekeeping, training and apprenticeship data to identify potential discrepancies involving worker
classification, apprentice registration status, wage step, on-the-job learning hours, related technical instruction,
ratios, project assignment dates and missing or inconsistent records.
- Supports certified-payroll and prevailing-wage reviews involving registered apprentices.
- Prepares apprentice rosters, status reports, supporting schedules and documentation for clients, auditors and
governmental agencies.
- Assists with responding to apprenticeship and prevailing-wage information requests.
- Maintains organized and audit-ready electronic files for each apprenticeship program and applicable project.
- Documents identified discrepancies, follow-up actions, responsible parties and final resolution.
- Escalates unresolved, high-risk or potentially noncompliant issues to the Workforce Development Manager.
- Protects confidential employee, payroll, training and apprenticeship information.
Program Administration and Reporting
- Maintains accurate records in NCCER, RAPIDS, Workday, spreadsheets and other designated systems.
- Reconciles information between training, apprenticeship, payroll, timekeeping and project records.
- Prepares routine training, apprenticeship and compliance reports for management.
- Tracks upcoming training requirements, expiring certifications, apprentice milestones and outstanding
documentation.
- Assists with developing procedures, forms, checklists, trackers and job aids.
- Participates in internal audits, client audits and program-quality reviews.
- Supports meetings with operations, field leadership, apprentices, instructors, clients and external
program representatives.
- Maintains effective working relationships with field employees and professional staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.