Manager-Migrant Seasonal Farmworker Program

Georgia Department of Revenue•Valdosta, GA

6d•$73,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Technical College System of Georgia is seeking a full-time Manager of the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Program in its Office of Workforce Development. The position facilitates monitoring of workforce development programs serving migrant and seasonal farmworkers and employers, helping ensure compliance with applicable legislation, policies, procedures, and regulations. The Manager works with leadership and the Manager of Compliance and Monitoring, provides oversight and support to Employment Services staff designated as Agricultural Outreach specialists, and coordinates with the State Monitor Advocate to address agricultural-related complaints. The Manager supports labor exchange services for agricultural employers and job seekers through self-service, facilitated self-help, and staff-assisted service. The position provides technical assistance to field staff; supports data collection, compliance, and monitoring; coordinates activity logs and monthly reports; contributes to leadership and service-delivery initiatives; and coordinates staff meetings, training, and office needs with Regional Operations Managers. Significant travel is required, primarily in South Georgia and throughout Agricultural Designated Significant Office areas. The role also requires quarterly travel to leadership meetings at the TCSG office and other travel for professional development or grant-related purposes. Employment is conditional on a background investigation, and identity and eligibility verification are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or five years of relevant work experience.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability.
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.
Interpersonal relations and customer service skills.
Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment.
Provide identity and eligibility verification prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and related Wagner-Peyser Act.
Experience delivering Employment Services.
Experience serving migrant and seasonal farmworker populations and/or associated employers.
Experience in staff supervision.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Facilitate monitoring of workforce development programs involving outreach to migrant and seasonal farmworkers and employers seeking to engage them.
Help ensure program compliance with applicable legislation, policies, procedures, and regulations in coordination with leadership and the Manager of Compliance and Monitoring.
Provide oversight and support to Employment Services staff designated as Agricultural Outreach specialists.
Assist with training and support for Employment Services staff delivering services to migrant and seasonal farmworkers and meeting grant objectives and requirements.
Coordinate communication with the State Monitor Advocate to ensure agricultural-related complaints are fully addressed.
Ensure labor exchange services are available to agricultural employers and job seekers, including migrant and seasonal farmworkers, through active outreach, self-service, facilitated self-help, and staff-assisted service.
Provide support, technical assistance, and oversight to field staff as a subject-matter expert and resource for navigating issues and concerns.
Work with leadership to support data collection, compliance, and monitoring activities.
Coordinate the collection, review, and compilation of Daily Activity Logs and required monthly MSFW reports.
Participate in leadership activities and work with colleagues to develop an effective service-delivery model and a culture of customer-service excellence.
Convene staff meetings and deliver or coordinate training as needed.
Coordinate with Regional Operations Managers regarding staff facilities and office needs and the coordinated delivery of services to migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
Travel throughout Agricultural Designated Significant Office areas and to quarterly leadership meetings and other grant-related or professional development activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.