Job Details

The mission of the North Carolina Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS) is to develop North Carolina's workforce talent, help individuals advance their career opportunities, and meet business workforce needs by connecting talent to jobs. The NCWorks Career Center provides a full range of services to diverse categories of job seekers and employers to meet their employment and placement needs through: assessment and development of job requirements; evaluation of experiences, skills and abilities; referral to jobs, job training programs, or other placement services.

The Agriculture and Foreign Labor Services Unit provides comprehensive employment, training, and supportive services to agricultural job seekers and employers. Special emphasis is placed on services to Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFWs) to ensure that they are served comparably to the general applicant population. With respect to agricultural employers, primary emphasis is placed on assisting growers in meeting their employment needs and helping them stay in compliance with the various farm labor rules and regulations. This ongoing mission allows the Department of Commerce to meet the requirements of the Richey Court Order and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), 20 CFR parts 651, 653, and 658.

This position is responsible for maintaining the MSFW Outreach Program. The Outreach Program involves the following intensive outreach activities: visiting MSFWs at their housing and working sites to inform them about employment & training opportunities and supportive services available to them through the NC Works careers centers & partner agencies. The position will provide assistance in registering MSFWs for employment, referring MSFWs to supplemental or alternate employment, providing information on employment-related services and farmworkers' rights, explaining the complaint system, resolving or reporting apparent violations, and receiving and processing written MSFW complaints to appropriate enforcement agencies. The position is located in the Nash County NCWorks Center with outreach duties to the North Central Prosperity Zone and surrounding area. The work is performed under the formal supervision of the Agricultural Services Field Supervisor.

Incentives of NC State Employment

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits include:

• 12 Annual Paid Holidays
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna
• Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS)
• WeSave Employee Discounts

Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the benefits link.

Please Note: It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. The successful candidate will document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• General knowledge of local farm practices.
• Ability to travel to multiple worksites.
• Ability to speak and write in Spanish in order to communicate with the large number of Hispanic farmworkers.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate information and conflicting opinions.
• Ability to apply the provisions of federal, state, and agency law, rules, regulations, and procedures to specific program areas.
• Ability to consult, train, and function as a resource for local offices throughout the region.
• Ability to evaluate personnel, programs, and services as well as resolve program problems.
• Ability to interpret and convey principles, roles, and functions of ES service to community organizations.
• Ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively with a variety of individuals both internal and external to the organization.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in agricultural business operations or business experience dealing with agricultural problems; or
Associate degree and three years of experience in agricultural business operations or business experience dealing with agricultural problems; or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

About the Department of Commerce
The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

Our Agency uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System for the State of North Carolina.

**PLEASE NOTE** It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, . If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.

Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Our Agency supports the Governor's Executive Order 303 which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.

By providing the requested information, you certify that you have given true, accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your knowledge. In the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work, you authorize educational institutions, associations, registration and licensing boards, and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation, or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application, disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed, and/or criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority: GS 126-30, GS 14-122.1).

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Samantha Costa
Recruitment/Salary Admin Tech
North Carolina Department of Commerce
...@commerce.nc.gov