Agriculture and Foreign Labor Specialist - Emporia Job at Virginia VA Employment Commission
If you haven’t considered working for the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), you should! As an
Agriculture and Foreign Labor Specialist on our team, you can expect such perks as:
- Job stability and quality of life! Enjoy your work/life balance. This position is eligible for time and one-half overtime.
- 13 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!
- Comprehensive and affordable health benefits!
- Got student loans? You may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program!
- Participation in the VRS retirement system, VA 457 Deferred Comp, and more!
To help us achieve our goals of being the “best in class”, we are looking for talented candidates like you to join our Workforce Services team. As an
Agriculture and Foreign Labor Specialist, you will deliver a full range of services to the public with special emphasis on Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers. This emphasis will include such responsibilities as conducting outreach to meet with MSFWs who may not be being reached by the normal intake activities conducted by local office staff in order to provide job service information, registration, referrals to supportive services, and information on the job service complaint system.
See the “qualifications” sections for more information and come see what the new VEC is all about!
See the “qualifications” sections for more information and come see what the new VEC is all about!
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of agricultural trends and business practices, related employment laws and regulations, child labor laws, and farm labor contractor registration requirements.
Knowledge of pesticide safety, field sanitation, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Employment Training Association regulations, and housing standards.
Oral and written communication, organizational, customer service, and computer skills.
Ability to work both independently and as a team member, to interpret and apply related policies and procedures, laws, and regulations, and to work effectively with diverse groups
Ability to conduct interviews and housing inspections, to present information to groups of people, to collect and analyze data’ prepare reports, and to provide technical assistance and respond to inquiries as needed.
As this position will service the areas of Brunswick, Greensville, Mecklenburg, Lunenburg, Prince Edward, Nottoway, Amelia, Powhatan, Cumberland, and Appomattox, a valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. (mileage reimbursement allowed)
Knowledge of pesticide safety, field sanitation, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Employment Training Association regulations, and housing standards.
Oral and written communication, organizational, customer service, and computer skills.
Ability to work both independently and as a team member, to interpret and apply related policies and procedures, laws, and regulations, and to work effectively with diverse groups
Ability to conduct interviews and housing inspections, to present information to groups of people, to collect and analyze data’ prepare reports, and to provide technical assistance and respond to inquiries as needed.
As this position will service the areas of Brunswick, Greensville, Mecklenburg, Lunenburg, Prince Edward, Nottoway, Amelia, Powhatan, Cumberland, and Appomattox, a valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. (mileage reimbursement allowed)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with agricultural and Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker programs.
Spanish fluency (both oral and written).
Spanish fluency (both oral and written).
Special Requirements
The selected candidate must successfully pass a background investigation.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the VEC is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.
The Virginia Employment Commission Is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
- Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.
- Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.
- Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. VEC does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.
- Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.
- This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
- For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your RMS / Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.
- Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
- Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.
The
VEC
does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.
NOTICE
: VEC will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
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