Agriculture And Foreign Labor Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

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DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

Job Location: Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) Workforce Development Administration (WDA) 1800 East Palo Verde Street, Yuma, Arizona 85365

Posting Details:
Salary: $20.04/hr ($41,693.39 annually)

Annual stipend of up to $500.00 may be available to those who demonstrate a bilingual proficiency passing score through examination.

Grade: 18

Closing Date:
Open until sufficient resumes are received

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Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Agriculture and Foreign Labor Specialist with the Workforce Development Administration (WDA). This position is responsible for providing a wide range of Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) statewide activities, adhering to U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Foreign Labor Certification rules and regulations. Services are provided through 1:1 or group interactions, will include field visits, and may include virtual/digital or telephonic means.

Services include but are not limited to: planning, coordinating, and participating in outreach events, housing inspections, orientations, processing of applications, facilitating recruitment for applications, and conducting employer meetings. The Agricultural Foreign Labor Specialist assists in the successful implementation of the Foreign Labor Certification and H-2A Temporary Agricultural Program (H-2A Program) and H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers (H-2B Program) administered by (DOL).

The work is supported through lean management principles. Will be required to meet or exceed individual or program performance requirements/expectations.

This position's work location may be adjusted to meet business demand.

Must be willing and able to work in housing or farm locations; rural remote areas of the state; extreme temperatures (range from 20 degrees F to over 100 degrees); work outside of traditional 8‑5 & M‑F work hours; and have potential exposure to plant pollens, insects and noxious plants, and to fields and plant materials which have been treated with insect and/or disease control sprays.

• Travel and conduct outreach events, housing inspections, field check, orientations, and employer meetings in areas throughout the state.
• Travel and conduct Agricultural Prevailing Wage and Practice Surveys throughout Arizona to determine common employment practices and average wages.
• Complete and maintain accurate records and reports, including case notes, to report to Department of Labor or enforcement agencies.
• Handle complaints through the Employment Service and Employment-Related Law Complaint System (Complaint System); perform stakeholder education and outreach; and promote Agricultural Recruitment System (ARS) – recruiting, referring, & follow up to domestic Migrant and Seasonal Farm workers.
• Support State Monitor Advocate and Foreign Labor Certification Coordinator.
• Other duties as assigned as related to this position.

• Knowledge of Interviewing techniques, assessment tools and strategies and transferable skills.
• Knowledge of social, cultural, and economic conditions that impact the populations and area(s) served.
• Knowled…