Manager-Migrant Seasonal Farmworker Program

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Job Title: Manager-Migrant Seasonal Farmworker ProgramAgency: Technical College System of Georgia Job Requisition ID: JR0000007591Shift: Day (United States of America)Compensation Details: $73,000 - $80,000 (COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE) Job Description: The position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications below.

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified applicants for their full-time Manager of Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Program position in the Office of Workforce Development. Note – Position requires significant travel based on location as majority of activity is located in South Georgia.

RESPONSIBILITIES Facilitate the monitoring of workforce development programs associated with outreach to agricultural workers, specifically, migrant and seasonal farmworkers and employers seeking to engage them. The Manager will help ensure program compliance with all legislation, policies and procedures, and regulations, working in concert with the leadership team and the Manager of Compliance and Monitoring. The Manager will provide oversight and support to Employment Services staff designated as Agricultural Outreach specialists and assist with training and support of all ES staff in the delivery of services to MSFWs and fulfillment of grant objectives and requirements. The Manager will coordinate communication with the State Monitor Advocate to ensure agricultural related complaints are fully addressed.

Additional duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Ensure Labor exchange services are available to all agricultural employers and job seekers, specifically, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, as described in the Wagner-Peyser Act, through active outreach and the provision of services to include:

• Self-service, including virtual services;
• Facilitated self-help service; and
• Staff-assisted service;
• Provide support, technical assistance and oversight to field staff, serving as a SME and resource for navigating issues and concerns.
• Work in concert with leadership to support data collection, compliance, and monitoring activities.
• Coordinate the collection, review and compilation of Daily Activity Logs, and MSFW monthly reports required by and associated with agency and federal reporting.
• Participate in leadership activities, working with colleagues to develop an effective and efficient service delivery model and a culture of excellence in regard to customer service.
• Convene staff meetings and deliver or coordinate the delivery of training as needed to ensure staff are well equipped to deliver services.
• Coordinate with Regional Operations Managers regarding facilities/office needs/concerns for staff and to ensure coordinated delivery of services to MSFW among all ES staff.
• Other duties as assigned

Note: This position will require travel throughout the Agricultural Designated Significant Office areas to provide support and oversight to staff. Additionally, travel to leadership meetings at the TCSG office will be required quarterly and associated travel for professional development, or as pertinent to grant objectives (federal trainings, etc.) will be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or five (5) years of relevant work experience. Must be Bilingual/Spanish speaking.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and related Wagner-Peyser (WP) Act.
• Experience with delivery of Employment Services.
• Experience in serving MSFW populations and/or associated employers.
• Experience in staff supervision.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Time and task management skills
• Basic computer skills and ability to adapt to job-related software programs
• Organizational skills
• Project management skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Skills in interpersonal relations and customer service
• Decision making and problem-solving skills

HOW TO APPLY TCSG employees should apply through the Jobs Hub portal within GA@WORK.

It shall be a condition of employment to submit to a background investigation. Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation.

Federal Law requires ID and eligibility verification prior to employment.

All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are ages 18 through 25, are required to register for the military draft and must present proof of Selective Service Registration upon employment.

Applicants who need special assistance may request assistance by phoning (404) 679-1759.

The Technical College System of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor s degree. - -OR - -Five (5) years of experience in a related field Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.