Departmental Manager 13 - Foreign Labor Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4780806) Apply  Departmental Manager 13 - Foreign Labor Salary $31.06 - $46.36 Hourly Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 1801-25-ET-WD-023 Department LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity Opening Date 01/16/2025 Closing Date 1/22/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description The position serves as a first line professional working manager in a standard work area. This position will direct, perform, and supervise, the work of the Foreign Labor Services Unit (FLSU) for the State of Michigan. The position is the State Workforce Agency’s (SWA) officer that reviews the work of FLSU staff related to all foreign labor applications under the H-2A and H-2B Temporary Foreign Labor Certification Programs. The position is responsible for administering, reviewing, and submitting prevailing wage and practice surveys to the USDOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) and satisfying application requirements under 20 CFR 655. The position will prepare H-2A and H-2B training modules and train One-Stop and state staff. The position will respond to all H-2A and H-2B inquiries from employers and employer representatives and maintain constant communication with the Chicago National Processing Center (CNPC) to ensure all foreign labor requests meet federal and state requirements. Other duties include processing housing inspection requests with Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; maintaining records of all H-2A and H-2B data and preparing reports and correspondence relative to the programs; evaluating and verifying employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques; coordinating activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of subordinate employees; and hiring staff. This position will also interpret existing and proposed laws, policies, and procedures as they relate to the Temporary Foreign Labor Certification Programs. 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 atwww.michigan.gov/LEO. Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Departmental Manager 13 PD WD-023.docx) Required Education and Experience Education - Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Experience - Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level. Fluent in reading, writing and communicating effectively in Spanish and English. Additional Requirements and Information 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 (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript\_693831\_7.pdf) . 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 toevaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) 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 toCivil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conductand 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 inE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) 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. 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. View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalManager.pdf Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 01 DEPTMGR - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR at least one year of professional level experience in the state classified service. + Yes + No 02 DEPTMGR2-4 - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level? + Yes + No 03 This position may require some travel, locally, statewide, and possibly out of state overnight. Do you have the ability and willingness to travel? + Yes + No 04 This position requires establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with business partners in the private sector as well as government agencies. Please select your years of experience working in this capacity. + 0-2 years + 2-5 years + 5-10 years + 10 or more years 05 Please explain the extent of your experience indicated above. If you have no experience, please respond “none”. 06 This position requires establishing and maintaining thorough knowledge of federal regulations, and interpreting verbiage for the development of policies or procedures related to the program. Please select your years of experience working with above. + 0-2 years + 2-5 years + 5-10 years + 10 or more years 07 Please describe your experience working in the agricultural industry, and/or working as a migrant or seasonal farm worker. If you have no experience, please respond "none". 08 Are you fluent in reading, writing and communicating effectively in Spanish and English? + Yes + No 09 Please describe your Spanish language skills and abilities in terms of formal and informal education. Include educational training and instances or situations where you have communicated in Spanish. 10 1801- From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current State employee works for an actual State Department such as Department of Corrections (MDOC), Department of Transportation (MDOT) etc.) + Not a State of Michigan employee + A previous State of Michigan employee + A current State of Michigan, Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) employee + A current State of Michigan (non-LEO) employee 11 Are you a current Labor and Economic Opportunity employee classified as a Departmental Manager 13 interested in moving to the same class and level at this location? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity Address leo-ohr@michigan.gov PO Box 30714 Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Phone 517-241-9868 Website https://www.michigan.gov/leo Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email