H-2A/H-2B Program Coordinator
Description of Work
Unleash your potential and make an impact! The Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions is currently accepting applications for the H-2A/H-2B Program Coordinator located in Raleigh.
****** Recruitment Range $37,782 to $59,035 ***
Salary Grade NC08
The Division of Workforce Solutions is currently working a Hybrid (onsite/offsite) Teleworking schedule.
The North Carolina Department of Commerceis 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. 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 DWS is responsible for administering federal workforce programs that help individuals gain skills and find employment, and help businesses find the workforce they need to be successful. Across the state, there are 80+ career centers which support individuals finding work and pursuing education and training and connect businesses with the well-trained, diverse talent they need. The centers are customer-centric, designed to meet the needs of customers, individuals and businesses.
The Foreign Labor Services Unit provides comprehensive employment, training, and supportive services to job seekers and employers. Special emphasis is placed on services to Foreign Labor certification recipients to ensure that they are served comparably to the general applicant population. Primary emphasis is placed on assisting employers with foreign labor certification petitions and applications for job openings not filled by domestic workers.
The primary role of this position is to assist employers in submitting and processing job orders for H-2A (temporary agricultural workers) and H-2B (temporary non-agricultural workers) visa programs in compliance with state and federal labor laws. The H-2A/H-2B Program Coordinator ensures that all job orders meet legal requirements and are accurately entered into the state workforce database accurately and timely. Additionally, this position will ensure that required recruitment efforts are followed and documented and reported appropriately. This position will work closely with employer partners to provide assistance and guidance including the filing process, documentation, and compliance standards.
Incentives of NC State Employment
We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below).
Applicants who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple duties simultaneously while working independently.
Ability to promptly manage time sensitive tasks.
Ability to correspond with various stakeholders, including state/federal authorities regarding the Foreign Labor Program.
Ability to work within local, state or federal policies and regulations.
Knowledge of managing Job Orders through NCWorks, including adding and editing entries.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.