825871-GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40034034 Date: Mar 25, 2024 Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 825871 Agency: CommerceWorking Title: 825871-GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40034034Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 40034034 Salary: $42,776.81 - $52,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) JOB TYPE: FULL TIME / CSPOSITION LOCATION: Tallahassee,FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position) Government Operations Consultant II This advertisement will be used for multiple vacancies. OPEN COMPETITIVE www.floridajobs.org/ Our Organization and Mission: FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters. In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets. FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.) Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/ The Work You Will Do: The Government Operations Consultant II is a member of the Employer Support Services Unit within the Bureau of One-Stop and Program Support, Division of Workforce Services. This position serves a critical role in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing documents and information to approve job orders and applications submitted from employers, attorneys and/or agents regarding the Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) program. This position is also involved in tracking information of housing inspections for agricultural workers and may conduct on-site field checks. The Difference You Will Make: You will be helping U.S. employers to hire domestic and/or foreign workers on a temporary or permanent basis to fill jobs essential to the U.S. economy. Your knowledge and skills will be utilized to help U.S. employers. FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must. How You Will Grow: FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:
Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.
These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.
Where You Will Work:
Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. T allahassee is a mid- sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.
Tallahassee is:
Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources ( https://talgov.com/ )
Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )
Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida
WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!
State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
We care about the success of our employees.
We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.
A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.
Pay: $42,776.81 – $52,000.00 Annually
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a highly responsible position within Foreign Labor Certification of the Employer Support Services unit. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of Foreign Labor Certification guidelines, regulations, policies and rules governing the filing procedures and operation of the program. They must also be knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of the Agricultural Recruitment System, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) housing regulations, farmworker rights and prevailing wage and employment practice guidelines.
Coordinates or conducts on-site pre-occupancy housing inspections to ensure that H-2A housing is in compliance with OSHA or the applicable standards. Compiles or requests housing inspection reports, requests migrant labor camp operating permits when appropriate, coordinates with employer/attorney/agents to correct housing deficiencies and provides housing certifications to U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL).
Conducts detailed reviews of H-2A ETA 790 applications and supporting documentation to establish compliance and conformity with federal regulations. Sends notices of acceptance or deficiency to employers, attorneys and/or agents, as appropriate. Corresponds with the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) regarding job orders.
Enters required information in Florida’s labor exchange management information system – Employ Florida. Coordinates positive recruitment efforts through the agricultural clearance order activity with local offices and other state workforce agencies. Provides technical assistance and coordination between parties when there are referral issues.
Provides direction, guidance and technical assistance for the FLC programs and related activities. Communicates and coordinates with local workforce development board staff, employers, attorneys, agents and other interested parties regarding federal regulations for the programs. Responds to related emails and correspondence.
Reviews H-2B job orders to ensure accuracy of information from employers, attorneys and/or agents to establish compliance and conformity with federal regulations. Contacts appropriate parties, if required, for correction, addition or deletion of information regarding job orders. Sends confirmation of opened job orders to requestors. Corresponds with the USDOL regarding job orders.
Participates in conducting prevailing wage and practice surveys used in the H-2A program to collect information on crop activity, prevailing wages and prevailing employment practices. Gathers survey data and confirms information through phone contacts with employers or agents.
Assist the State Monitor Advocate with conducting unannounced field checks on H-2A job orders that have placements of U.S workers made through the clearance system.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of Foreign Labor Certification and Wagner-Peyser guidelines, regulations, policies and rules.
Knowledge of OSHA housing regulations
Knowledge of rules and regulations governing the Agricultural Recruitment System.
Knowledge of the Employment Service and Employment-Related Law Complaint System.
Knowledge of workforce development programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Ability to work well within a team environment.
Ability to use problem-solving techniques.
Ability to interpret complex state and federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and requirements.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Qualifications:
As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.
Minimum:
Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.
Travel may be required and must provide own transportation.
Preferred :
Experience working with web-based systems.
Experience researching federal and state statutes, regulations and other governing authorities.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make critical decisions.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, policies, and procedures related to eligibility determinations.
Ability to organize data into logical format for presentations, reports, documents, and other written materials.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Ability to complete work assignments and meet established deadlines.
Knowledge of Workforce Service program regulations, policies, and procedures
Experience writing professional documents, (e.g., reports, white papers, studies, polices, memoranda or similar documents .)
Experience providing technical support for web-based systems via telephone or email.
Fluent in Spanish (verbally, reading, and writing)
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee
