Title: Agriculture and Foreign Labor Specialist

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist I /19211

Hiring Range: $46,350 - $59,483

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location: DANVILLE

Agency Website: https://virginiaworks.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Delivers employment services to the public, with special emphasis on Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFW) and agricultural employers. Conducts outreach and promotes workforce services available at Virginia Career Works locations. Processes job orders; assists with registration and referrals for employment services and opportunities; advises on employment related laws and the employment service complaint system; and facilitates complaint resolution. Markets workforce services, the labor exchange system, and the Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) program to agricultural employers. Reviews agricultural clearance orders; conducts pre-occupancy housing inspections; and conducts field checks. Attends meetings of agricultural employers and advocacy groups. Assists local office staff and provides Spanish translation assistance as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of MSFW and agricultural employment issues; agricultural trends and business practices; employment laws and regulations (e.g., MSPA, FLSA, OSHA, ETA, child and farm labor, field sanitation, and housing).

Strong oral and written communication, customer service and computer (e.g., MS Office or related software) skills.

Ability to mediate and resolve complaints; interpret and apply policies and procedures, laws, and regulations, conduct interviews, surveys and housing inspections, make presentations; collect and analyze data, prepare reports, provide technical assistance and respond to employment related inquiries

Additional Considerations

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in Spanish.

Experience working with agricultural and/or farmworkers assistance programs and/or conducting housing inspections.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the Virginia Works 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.

Virginia Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

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 accepted until the position is filled.  Please apply as soon as possible.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. Virginia Works 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 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 Virginia Works 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: Virginia Works 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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email: Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.