DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR, AGRICULTURE AND FOREIGN LABOR SPECIALIST

Job Location:

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Workforce Development Administration (WDA) 
4635 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85040
www.azdes.gov 

Posting Details:

Salary: $20.0449/ hourly ($41,693.39 annually) 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: Open until sufficient resumes are received

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Employment Counselor, Agriculture and Foreign Labor Specialist with the Workforce Development Administration (WDA). This position is responsible for providing a wide range of Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) statewide activities, adhering to U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Foreign Labor Certification rules and regulations. Services are provided through 1:1 or group interactions, will include field visits, and may include virtual/digital or telephonic means. Services include but are not limited to planning, coordinating, and participating in outreach events, housing inspections, orientations, processing of applications, facilitating recruitment for applications, and conducting employer meetings. The Employment Counselor, Agricultural and Foreign Labor Specialist assists in the successful implementation of the Foreign Labor Certification and H-2A Temporary Agricultural Program (H-2A Program) and H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers (H-2B Program) administered by (DOL).

Must be willing and able to work in housing or farm locations; rural remote areas of the state; extreme temperatures (range from 20 degrees F to over 100 degrees); work outside of traditional 8-5 & M-F work hours; and have potential exposure to plant pollens, insects and noxious plants, and to fields and plant materials which have been treated with insect and/or disease control sprays.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Travel and conduct outreach events, housing inspections, field checks, orientations, and employer meetings in areas throughout the state.
• Travel and conduct Agricultural Prevailing Wage and Practice Surveys throughout Arizona to determine common employment practices and average wages.
• Complete and maintain accurate records and reports, including case notes, to report to the Department of Labor or enforcement agencies.
• Handle complaints through the Employment Service and Employment-Related Law Complaint System (Complaint System); perform stakeholder education and outreach; and promote Agricultural Recruitment System (ARS) - recruiting, referring, & follow up to domestic Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers.
• Provide leadership in the absence of a supervisor and act on behalf of the supervisor, including onboarding, training, and technical assistance. Lead worker and subject matter expertise and technical staff assistance. Assist in the development and implementation of office and program operations.
• Support State Monitor Advocate and Foreign Labor Certification Coordinator.
• Attend training required by program assignment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of Labor Market Information and In-demand Industries and Occupations.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques, assessment tools and strategies, and transferable skills.
• Knowled