What are the responsibilities and job description for the Migrant Services Worker 8-E10 - Agricultural Employment Liaison position at State of Michigan?
Job Description
This is a repost. If you have already applied, you do not need to re-apply.
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO .
Migrant Service Workers (MSW's) through significant outreach effort in the field, will locate and contact MSFWs who are not being reached by the normal intake activities conducted by the employment service offices. MSW’s will explain to MSFWs at their working, living, or gathering areas by means of written and oral presentations either spontaneous or recorded, in a language readily understood by them, the services available at the local one-stop center (which includes the availability of referrals to training, supportive services, and career services, as well as specific employment opportunities), and other related services. They will distribute information on the employment service complaint system, on the other organizations serving MSFWs in the area, and a basic summary of farmworker rights, including their rights with respect to the terms and conditions of employment. This position requires considerable travel and the ability to work flexible hours when the majority of MSFWs are in the MSW’s assigned geographical area. Will promote the Agricultural Recruitment System (ARS) with agricultural employers and MSFW service provider groups to support agricultural employers in meeting their labor needs. MSWs will conduct ongoing field visits to MSFW housing and work sites. The position’s purpose is to comply with 20 CFR 653.107.
Considerable travel by personal automobile and the ability to work flexible hours is required.
Position Description
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Required Education And Experience
Education
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).
Experience
Migrant Services Worker 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Migrant Services Worker 9
One year of experience equivalent to a Migrant Services Worker 8.
Migrant Services Worker E10
Two years of experience equivalent to a Migrant Services Worker, including one year equivalent to a Migrant Services Worker 9.
The Chosen Incumbent Must Also Meet The Following
Competent in reading, writing and communicating effectively in Spanish and English.
Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
Daily access to a motor vehicle.
Alternate Education And Experience
Completion of one year of college (30 semester or 45 term credits) and two years of administrative support experience performing such duties as interviewing the public, obtaining required information, and making decisions necessary to render services to a client, including one year equivalent to the experienced (E7) level, may be substituted for the education requirement.
Four years of administrative support experience performing such duties as interviewing the public, obtaining required information, and making decisions necessary to render services to a client, including two years equivalent to the experienced (E7) level, may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Requirements And Information
Salary for this position is entirely federally funded. Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election.
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here .
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MigrantServicesWorker_12864_7.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
This is a repost. If you have already applied, you do not need to re-apply.
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO .
Migrant Service Workers (MSW's) through significant outreach effort in the field, will locate and contact MSFWs who are not being reached by the normal intake activities conducted by the employment service offices. MSW’s will explain to MSFWs at their working, living, or gathering areas by means of written and oral presentations either spontaneous or recorded, in a language readily understood by them, the services available at the local one-stop center (which includes the availability of referrals to training, supportive services, and career services, as well as specific employment opportunities), and other related services. They will distribute information on the employment service complaint system, on the other organizations serving MSFWs in the area, and a basic summary of farmworker rights, including their rights with respect to the terms and conditions of employment. This position requires considerable travel and the ability to work flexible hours when the majority of MSFWs are in the MSW’s assigned geographical area. Will promote the Agricultural Recruitment System (ARS) with agricultural employers and MSFW service provider groups to support agricultural employers in meeting their labor needs. MSWs will conduct ongoing field visits to MSFW housing and work sites. The position’s purpose is to comply with 20 CFR 653.107.
Considerable travel by personal automobile and the ability to work flexible hours is required.
Position Description
Employment and Training Careers page
Required Education And Experience
Education
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).
Experience
Migrant Services Worker 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Migrant Services Worker 9
One year of experience equivalent to a Migrant Services Worker 8.
Migrant Services Worker E10
Two years of experience equivalent to a Migrant Services Worker, including one year equivalent to a Migrant Services Worker 9.
The Chosen Incumbent Must Also Meet The Following
Competent in reading, writing and communicating effectively in Spanish and English.
Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
Daily access to a motor vehicle.
Alternate Education And Experience
Completion of one year of college (30 semester or 45 term credits) and two years of administrative support experience performing such duties as interviewing the public, obtaining required information, and making decisions necessary to render services to a client, including one year equivalent to the experienced (E7) level, may be substituted for the education requirement.
Four years of administrative support experience performing such duties as interviewing the public, obtaining required information, and making decisions necessary to render services to a client, including two years equivalent to the experienced (E7) level, may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Requirements And Information
Salary for this position is entirely federally funded. Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election.
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here .
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MigrantServicesWorker_12864_7.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.