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State of Minnesota Foreign Labor Certification Coordinator - Workforce Development Specialist 3 in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Foreign Labor Certification Coordinator
Job Class: Workforce Development Specialist 3
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 83248
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 02/02/2025.
Date Posted : 01/27/2025
Closing Date : 02/10/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE
Division/Unit : Workforce Development
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 20% of the time
Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees / MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The Foreign Labor Certification Coordinator will plan, develop, and administer the federally mandated H-2A and H-2B Temporary Labor Certification Programs for the State of Minnesota. This role ensures compliance with federal regulations and provides technical expertise to operations staff and guidance to employers.
Duties:
Leading work direction for the Foreign Labor Assistant.
Serving as a liaison on state and national levels regarding Foreign Labor Certification Programs.
Implementing policies and procedures for H-2A and H-2B programs.
Conducting pre-occupancy and occupied housing inspections statewide.
Performing compliance reviews and preparing required program reports for federal and state officials.
The incumbent is responsible for implementing policies and procedures according to federal regulations specifically for the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Program and the H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Program. These programs exist to allow employers to hire foreign non-immigrant workers for specific temporary or seasonal job opportunities without negatively affecting the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.
This position requires weekly statewide travel.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Three (3) years* of experience assisting employers to recruit and hire workers, supporting migrant workers, or executing federal grants.
*Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Law or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; Master’s Degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Skill in setting work priorities, arranging staff coverage to meet workload needs, initiating new work assignments.
Knowledge of state and federal Foreign Labor laws and regulations, sufficient to interpret and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers/stakeholders and understand information.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Work, and Excel to collect data and create professional communications.
Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license and insurance OR have other reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in workforce development, including case management and support.
Experience using data reporting programs including the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system and MinnesotaWorks.net labor exchange for tracking statistical information for program reporting purposes.
Experience in coordinating and managing the agency’s Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) process.
Experienced in monitoring legal and regulatory changes, providing guidance to stakeholders, and delivering immigration-related training and support to teams and clients.
Experience communicating with diverse groups through their native language.
Ability to conduct reviews of FLC related federal contracts for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interview Review
Driver’s Record Check
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.