What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Business Representative (ABR) / Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker Outreach position at California Employment Development Department (EDD)?
THIS IS A BILINGUAL - SPANISH POSITION; MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A BILINGUAL - SPANISH FLUENCY EXAMINATION.
Do you have an interest in the agricultural industry, enjoy working outdoors, and have a willingness to work in varying weather conditions, a passion for helping people and enjoy working with a diverse population? We are seeking a flexible individual that is independent, self-driven, creative, and customer focused to assist customers and work cooperatively with local partners in the America's Job Center of California. You would promote the Employment Development Department (EDD) and Workforce Services (WS) programs and/or services through the delivery method of self-service, facilitated self-help and staff assisted services by providing employment services to job seekers and employers. The incumbent will perform the duties of a Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) Outreach Worker (OW) and as an Agricultural Business Representative (ABR).
The Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) Outreach Program is dedicated to assisting MSFWs and their families. The OW conducts outreach to the MSFW Community in their living, working and/or gathering areas. The OW will work with farmworkers, employers, agencies and community based organizations. The OW will promote the programs and services the Employment Development Department (EDD) offers. Employer field visits are conducted to educate employers on regulations and appropriate work conditions. OW will conduct employer field visits to ensure employers are in compliance with the Department of Labor (DOL) laws and regulations. The OW will take appropriate action to correct issues of non-compliance in addition to record complaints/concerns of the MSFW's. The OW will conduct presentations at community based organizations and participate in job and resource fairs. The OW works as a mobile office providing services within the EDD umbrella such as Disability, Unemployment Insurance and Paid Family Leave. The OW will log detailed monthly reports, and at the end of each month. Provide a detailed report of the services provided and related contacts made.
The Agricultural Business Representative (ABR) provides agricultural business services and assists in the successful implementation of the Foreign Labor Certification, H-2A Temporary Agricultural Program administered by the United States Department of Labor through inspections of mobile and permanent employee housing units. The ABR assists the Foreign Labor and Farmworker Services Group as well as the Monitor Advocate Office to complete prevailing wage and practice surveys. The ABR also performs field checks and field visits to job sites to ensure employer is in compliance.
As an ABR you must drive for extended hours to remote areas in rough terrain to reach housing and job sites, and be willing to travel overnight.
This is a bilingual Spanish position and you must be able to read, write and speak Spanish. To be considered for this position, you must list your bilingual fluency on your STD 678 State Job application. Failure to do so may disqualify your from the selection process.
Position exists at 1325 Pine Street, Redding, CA
How to Apply
You can take the exam here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1667
View the job posting here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=472732
Please submit all additional documents as requested.
really APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,937.00 - $6,126.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Redding, CA 96001
Salary : $3,937 - $6,126
