Technical program manager Jobs in Lansing, MI

National Farmworker Jobs Program Manager

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.

The position will serve as the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Manager. This position serves as a first line manager in a standard work area responsible for directing the work of subordinate employees for the delivery of Employment Service (ES) programs to migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFWs) and agricultural employers. The position requires a thorough knowledge of the mission, policies, procedures, and regulations of state employment service programs, as well as knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the ability to interpret existing and proposed laws, policies, and procedures as they relate to the Wagner-Peyser, Temporary Foreign Labor Certification, and National Farmworker Jobs programs. The manager exercises authority over NFJP staff in directing the work of the NFJP. The manager exercises considerable independent judgment to adapt and apply agency policies and procedures to specific situations. The position will evaluate and verify employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques. This position works closely with the State Monitor Advocate (SMA) and the Agricultural Employment Services teams, ensuring the MSFW outreach program and staff meet all federally mandated requirements by coordinating activities, scheduling work assignments, and setting priorities. This position is responsible for maintaining all NFJP related reporting data used to monitor program performance, compliance, and file required quarterly reports.

The position requires the ability to read, write and communicate effectively in BOTH Spanish and English.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Must be fluent in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish and English.

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.

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 to evaluators 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.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and 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 in E-Verify 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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.