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Workforce Development Specialist - Full-time, Rancho Cordova, CA. Posted 9-8-25

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Interested applicants for any open position should thoroughly review the position description and requirements below and then submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.

Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA) is hiring a Workforce Development Specialist

WECA is a nonprofit organization serving merit shop electrical contractors, their employees and the industry suppliers that support them. In California, WECA offers federal and state-approved Commercial, Residential, and Low Voltage (Voice Data Video and Fire Life Safety) Electrical Apprenticeship programs, a state-approved Electrician Trainee program, certification exam preparation classes, and state-approved continuing education classes for journeyperson electricians and low voltage technicians. In Arizona, WECA offers a federal and state-approved Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship program and continuing education classes for Journeyperson electricians. In Utah, WECA offers a federal and state-approved Commercial Electrical Apprenticeship program. WECA additionally shares its expertise by producing curriculum products and publications for the industry.

The Workforce Development Specialist works with the Workforce Development Manager to facilitate the apprenticeship registration process including, but not limited to sourcing applicants, identifying whether or not minimum qualifications are met, scheduling and proctoring basic skills, aptitude and physical tests, scheduling interviews, and conducting new-hire orientations as needed.

Essential Functions:

WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT and CUSTOMER SERVICE

1. Understands Rules and Regulations, and Standards for all programs.

2. Coordinates Student Dispatch with Contractors.

3. Manages Public Works Compliance Forms related to Apprentice Employment.

4. Prepares Student Dispatch Sheets for change in status or employers.

5. Composes letters as necessary.

6. Confirms Students participation before dispatching and addresses any discrepancies.

7. Works with other Staff Members on disciplinary preventative measures.

8. Assists with Wage Calculations.

9. Serves as part of the overall Apprenticeship Team and assists with various projects and customer service as required.

10. Process and follow up on Apprentice Leave of Absences

11. Responds to client needs and inquiries with in a courteous and timely manner (ASAP, but within 24 business hours).

Training and Education:

1. Provides guidance, assistance, and training on all aspects of the dispatch and

selection process.

2. Serves as a resource and provides training on the application and intake process.

3. Works in a collaborative manner with contractors and other agencies on matters pertaining to workforce needs and recruitment.

4. Assists Members and Students with a wide range of employment questions using knowledge and skills gained during employment.

Recruitment:

1. Provides feedback on recruitment and selection processes and practices.

2. Provides information regarding program minimum requirements and benefits to prospective students via phone calls, emails and direct mail.

3. Works with others across the organization, members of WECA, and external contacts of significance, e.g. BIA, Job Corp, Schools, etc.

4. Will work closely with the Workforce Development Manager to assist with the recruiting of qualified applicants for WECA’s Training Programs in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures, consistent with the highest ethical standards.

5. This position will coordinate testing and interviewing activities in all locations and conduct follow-up with interviewees and applicants.

6. Participate in job fairs, outreach events, and other special events to explain programs to potential students and contractor members as needed.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

1. Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as those needed for conducting needs assessment, providing input on candidate
selection and problem solving in group or one-on-one situations.

2. Ability to interact effectively as either a leader or as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments. Ability to listen to customers (e.g., apprentices, contractors, staff, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.

3. High comfort level working in a diverse environment.

4. Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.

5. Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.

6. Ability to set a professional and positive image for the Association.

7. Able to conduct complex analyses and develop recommendations.

8. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Sharepoint)

9. Organizational and Data Entry Skills

10. Self-Motivated Team Player

11. This position requires local travel

12. This position requires use of personal vehicle. Expenses associated with business travel are reimbursed.

13. Must have normal automobile insurability and valid driver’s license. Normal insurability is defined as the ability to secure insurance coverage without high-risk premium or cancellation.

14. Prior experience in / knowledge of the electrical and/or apprenticeship field a field a plus.

15. Knowledge of the recruitment, screening, interviewing and referral processes as well as knowledge of employment law a plus.

16. Participates in any assigned Training

17. Punctuality and Attendance a necessity

18. Must possess a high level of accuracy

19. Ability to work flexible hours between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. when necessary

20. Bachelor’s degree preferred

Salary Benefits:

Full Time Non-Exempt position $23.00 to $27.00 per hour.

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.

Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA) is hiring an Electrical Apprenticeship Instructor – Traveler in Fresno, CA

Job Description:

The qualified applicant will be involved in a fast-paced, educational setting, instructing Apprentices, certified electricians, or other Journeymen in the Commercial industry. This is a traveling role that will support WECA Apprenticeship classes at facilities in California and Utah and will be based out of our Fresno training facility. The instructor should have experience, expertise, and the ability to effectively instruct in Commercial and Residential electrical systems and theory. Instructors will be responsible for quality delivery of instructional materials and lab activities, input to curriculum development as a subject matter expert (SME), research, and ongoing maintenance of courseware content. Provide support to students and fellow staff members, work in a lab setting, and/or with lab boards provide hands-on instruction. Additionally, this role is required to keep the lab and all training aids maintained and the lab inventory current. It is important that this role stresses the importance of safety and instructs all facets of required safety within instructional material. This role will also keep accurate records of student achievement and maintain class management and discipline in a classroom and lab setting, ability to operate within a Learning Management System (LMS), Exam View, and other tracking and instructional materials and technology. You will also conduct, and train online courses as needed, provide input to annual budget forecasts and conduct job site visits to stay abreast of field experiences within the industry. This role may be asked to travel to support and teach at other WECA locations as needed.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience:

Working knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code), and of pertinent City or State inspection requirements.
A thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in installing and repairing commercial electrical systems, and safe use of tools and equipment.
Five (5) years of verifiable work experience in the field within the electrical and/or electrical construction industry; (Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered).
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in development of, research, evaluation of and maintenance of effective and current courseware according to adopted instructional design methods that include lab activities and special projects as may be required.
Stay abreast of vocational and industry trends, employer requirements and new classroom instruction technologies or techniques.
Effectively communicate learning objectives and measure learning and conduct competency testing where required.
Conduct job site visits to member contractors to educate and interact with supervising Journeymen and Apprentices regarding on-the-job (OJT) training and inspections.
An ability to teach all years within program courses identified within specific instructional role.
An ability to motivate and train within an environment that will ensure the safety of students, equipment, and materials.
An ability to identify and consistently and fairly monitor student’s learning capabilities and preferences and provide effective instruction, including curriculum development, maintenance and delivery and proper supervision of lab activities.
An ability to effectively manage the classroom environment within classroom behavior/rules/policies including conflict management as may be required.
An ability to effectively share knowledge and experience and break down concepts to enhance the learning exchange.
Coaching and performance improvement as well as tutoring students as needed.
An ability to work independently in the classroom and in a team setting and provide accurate reports, feedback, and student performance records.
Must be a self-starter, consistently be prepared, creative in problem solving, always take initiative and exercise good judgment and perform in an ethical manner.
Professional and positive image for the Association, friendly, professional, and helpful attitude with customer service skills and assist and/or attend community outreach workforce development opportunities.
Possess a valid Driver’s License and some travel required.
General office administrative and record keeping skills, ability to create and maintain databases, and typing skills.
Knowledge of common office equipment operation (copiers, audio visual equipment and other classroom technology
Computer literacy and basic understanding of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and databases.

Desired Qualifications:

Successfully pass the State Certification Exam, or the ability to attain within the next six (6) months of full-time employment for one of the states WECA operates.
Meet the established requirements for the California State post-secondary clear teachers credential or in the position to apply and obtain preliminary credential within one (1) year and clear credential within 3 years.
Prior formal teaching experience desirable.

If you have a passion for coaching or teaching in the electrical trade, WECA will provide you with excellent training to become a great educator.

Salary and Benefits:

Full Time position - $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits including:

· Health insurance

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Flexible spending account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.

Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA) is hiring an Electrical Apprenticeship Instructor – Traveler in Rancho Cordova, CA

Job Description: The qualified applicant will be involved in a fast-paced, educational setting, instructing Apprentices, certified electricians, or other Journeymen in the Commercial industry. This is a traveling role that will support WECA Apprenticeship classes at facilities in California and Utah and will be based out of our Rancho Cordova training facility. The instructor should have experience, expertise, and the ability to effectively instruct in Commercial and Residential electrical systems and theory. Instructors will be responsible for quality delivery of instructional materials and lab activities, input to curriculum development as a subject matter expert (SME), research, and ongoing maintenance of courseware content. Provide support to students and fellow staff members, work in a lab setting, and/or with lab boards provide hands-on instruction. Additionally, this role is required to keep the lab and all training aids maintained and the lab inventory current. It is important that this role stresses the importance of safety and instructs all facets of required safety within instructional material. This role will also keep accurate records of student achievement and maintain class management and discipline in a classroom and lab setting, ability to operate within a Learning Management System (LMS), Exam View, and other tracking and instructional materials and technology. You will also conduct, and train online courses as needed, provide input to annual budget forecasts and conduct job site visits to stay abreast of field experiences within the industry. This role may be asked to travel to support and teach at other WECA locations as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Working knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code), and of pertinent City or State inspection requirements.
A thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in installing and repairing commercial electrical systems, and safe use of tools and equipment.
Five (5) years of verifiable work experience in the field within the electrical and/or electrical construction industry; (Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered).
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in development of, research, evaluation of and maintenance of effective and current courseware according to adopted instructional design methods that include lab activities and special projects as may be required.
Stay abreast of vocational and industry trends, employer requirements and new classroom instruction technologies or techniques.
Effectively communicate learning objectives and measure learning and conduct competency testing where required.
Conduct job site visits to member contractors to educate and interact with supervising Journeymen and Apprentices regarding on-the-job (OJT) training and inspections.
An ability to teach all years within program courses identified within specific instructional role.
An ability to motivate and train within an environment that will ensure the safety of students, equipment, and materials.
An ability to identify and consistently and fairly monitor student’s learning capabilities and preferences and provide effective instruction, including curriculum development, maintenance and delivery and proper supervision of lab activities.
An ability to effectively manage the classroom environment within classroom behavior/rules/policies including conflict management as may be required.
An ability to effectively share knowledge and experience and break down concepts to enhance the learning exchange.
Coaching and performance improvement as well as tutoring students as needed.
An ability to work independently in the classroom and in a team setting and provide accurate reports, feedback, and student performance records.
Must be a self-starter, consistently be prepared, creative in problem solving, always take initiative and exercise good judgment and perform in an ethical manner.
Professional and positive image for the Association, friendly, professional, and helpful attitude with customer service skills and assist and/or attend community outreach workforce development opportunities.
Possess a valid Driver’s License and some travel required.
General office administrative and record keeping skills, ability to create and maintain databases, and typing skills. Knowledge of common office equipment operation (copiers, audio visual equipment and other classroom technology Computer literacy and basic understanding of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and databases.

Desired Qualifications:

Successfully pass the State General Electrician Certification Exam, or the ability to attain certification within the next six (6) months of full-time employment for one of the states in which WECA operates.
Meet the established requirements for the California State post-secondary clear teachers credential or in the position to apply and obtain preliminary credential within one (1) year and clear credential within 3 years.
Prior formal teaching experience desirable.

If you have a passion for coaching or teaching in the electrical trade, WECA will provide you with excellent training to become a great educator.

Salary and Benefits:

Full Time position - $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Benefits including:

· Health insurance

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Flexible spending account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.

Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA) is hiring an Electrical Apprenticeship Instructor – Traveler, to be based at our Training Facility in Riverside, CA

Job Description:

The qualified applicant will be involved in a fast-paced, educational setting, instructing Apprentices, certified electricians, or other Journeymen in the Commercial industry. This is a traveling role that will support WECA Apprenticeship classes at facilities in California and Utah and will be based out of our Riverside training facility. The instructor should have experience, expertise, and the ability to effectively instruct in Commercial and Residential electrical systems and theory. Instructors will be responsible for quality delivery of instructional materials and lab activities, input to curriculum development as a subject matter expert (SME), research, and ongoing maintenance of courseware content. Provide support to students and fellow staff members, work in a lab setting, and/or with lab boards provide hands-on instruction. Additionally, this role is required to keep the lab and all training aids maintained and the lab inventory current. It is important that this role stresses the importance of safety and instructs all facets of required safety within instructional material. This role will also keep accurate records of student achievement and maintain class management and discipline in a classroom and lab setting, ability to operate within a Learning Management System (LMS), Exam View, and other tracking and instructional materials and technology. You will also conduct, and train online courses as needed, provide input to annual budget forecasts and conduct job site visits to stay abreast of field experiences within the industry. This role may be asked to travel to support and teach at other WECA locations as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Working knowledge of the NEC (National Electrical Code), and of pertinent City or State inspection requirements.
A thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in installing and repairing commercial electrical systems, and safe use of tools and equipment.
Five (5) years of verifiable work experience in the field within the electrical and/or electrical construction industry; (Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered).
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in development of, research, evaluation of and maintenance of effective and current courseware according to adopted instructional design methods that include lab activities and special projects as may be required.
Stay abreast of vocational and industry trends, employer requirements and new classroom instruction technologies or techniques.
Effectively communicate learning objectives and measure learning and conduct competency testing where required.
Conduct job site visits to member contractors to educate and interact with supervising Journeymen and Apprentices regarding on-the-job (OJT) training and inspections.
An ability to teach all years within program courses identified within specific instructional role.
An ability to motivate and train within an environment that will ensure the safety of students, equipment, and materials.
An ability to identify and consistently and fairly monitor student’s learning capabilities and preferences and provide effective instruction, including curriculum development, maintenance and delivery and proper supervision of lab activities.
An ability to effectively manage the classroom environment within classroom behavior/rules/policies including conflict management as may be required.
An ability to effectively share knowledge and experience and break down concepts to enhance the learning exchange.
Coaching and performance improvement as well as tutoring students as needed.
An ability to work independently in the classroom and in a team setting and provide accurate reports, feedback, and student performance records.
Must be a self-starter, consistently be prepared, creative in problem solving, always take initiative and exercise good judgment and perform in an ethical manner.
Professional and positive image for the Association, friendly, professional, and helpful attitude with customer service skills and assist and/or attend community outreach workforce development opportunities.
Possess a valid Driver’s License and some travel required.
General office administrative and record keeping skills, ability to create and maintain databases, and typing skills.
Knowledge of common office equipment operation (copiers, audio visual equipment and other classroom technology
Computer literacy and basic understanding of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and databases.

Desired Qualifications:

Successfully pass the State General Electrician Certification Exam, or the ability to attain certification within the next six (6) months of full-time employment for one of the states in which WECA operates.
Meet the established requirements for the California State post-secondary clear teachers credential or in the position to apply and obtain preliminary credential within one (1) year and clear credential within 3 years.
Prior formal teaching experience desirable.
If you have a passion for coaching or teaching in the electrical trade, WECA will provide you with excellent training to become a great educator.

Salary and Benefits:
Full Time position - $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
Benefits including:
· Health insurance
· 401(k) matching
· Dental insurance
· Vision insurance
· Flexible spending account
· Life insurance
· Paid time off

To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to HR@goweca.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying in your subject line.

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