STATE MONITOR ADVOCATE - State of North Carolina : Job Details

Unleash your potential and make an impact! The Department of Commerce, Division of Workforce Solutions is currently accepting applications for the State Monitor Advocate in Raleigh.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including health insurance, as wellas retirement.

Salary Grade: NC17

* Recruitment Range: $56,906 to $88,916*

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply for consideration.

The State Monitor Advocate (SMA) is a liaison, monitoring, and advocate position required by the federal/state Monitor Advocate System that conducts an ongoing review of delivery of services and protections afforded by the Employment Service (ES) regulations that ensures migrant and seasonal farmworkers (MSFW) have equitable access to career services, skill development, and workforce protections offered by NCWorks Career Centers. The SMA is responsible for successfully carrying out all duties required of the position in 20 CFR 653.108. It must establish an ongoing liaison with National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) grantees and other organizations serving farmworkers, employers, and employer organizations in the State. The SMA responsibilities include providing technical assistance to staff for resolving employment related law apparent violations and employment related complaint disputes at the lowest level, reporting and referring employment law and compliance activities to enforcement agencies as needed, and documenting activities on federal reports, and serving as a clearing house on clarifying employment related laws and providing applicable information to worker and employer groups. The SMA monitors the ES and Employment Related Law Complaint System and serves as subject matter expert to State Workforce Agency (SWA) staff. This position will require extensive travel.

The operations of the State Monitor Advocate consist of monitoring the SWA's outreach to migrant worker populations, serving as a liaison and subject matter expert to agriculture growers and grower organizations, federal and state agencies, and staff internal to workforce development boards and the DWS. It must conduct frequent field visits to the working, living, and gathering areas of seasonal farmworkers. It will conduct on-site reviews of one-stop centers on a regular basis. It will monitor the new complaint system process from the local level to the federal level. These processes will ensure consistency across the state with regards to complaint reporting from the state outreach workers, through the agriculture staff to the monitor advocate; and also integrates the career center managers and regional operations directors to identify trends for leadership attention. The position provides oversight, planning, development, direction, coordination, training, and technical support to SWA central and local center staff on United States Employment Services (USES) regulations, national directives, and enhancement initiatives relating to the monitor advocate auditing and reporting system as defined by federal regulations and federal guidelines. The position must serve as an advocate to improve services for migrant seasonal farmworkers. The State Monitor Advocate is responsible for the preparation of regular reports, documenting activities on federal reports, and data submissions.

Per federal regulation, the SWA must seek and put a strong emphasis on hiring a person for the State Monitor Advocate who is from MSFW background or who speaks the language of a significant portion of the State MSFW population (Spanish) or who has substantial work experience in farmworker activities.

About the Division of Workforce Solutions

The mission of the North Carolina Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS) is to develop North Carolina's workforce talent, help individuals advance their career opportunities, and meet business workforce needs by connecting talent to jobs.

The Monitor Advocate Unit has oversight responsibilities for ensuring agency implementation of and compliance with federal court orders, federal regulations, federal directives, and state/federal employment initiatives concerning agency policies and procedures regarding services to Migrant and Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFWs), low-income rural job seekers, services to agricultural employers, agricultural clearance orders, agricultural labor certification activities, processing violations of employment related laws, and the employment security complaint system.

Incentives of NC State Employment

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:

* 12 Annual Paid Holidays

* North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC

* Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision

* NC State Retirement (TSERS)

* WeSave Employee Discounts

Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the benefits link.

Please Note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the GovernmentJobs.com application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text resumes on the application) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be referred to the hiring manager.The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below). Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. The successful candidate will document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

* Considerable knowledge and experience with the MSFW Program.

* Considerable knowledge of program compliance, oversight, and corrective measures.

* Must be from a MSFW background, speak Spanish, or have substantial work experience in farmworker activities.

* Working knowledge of human resources policies and procedures.

* Basic knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.

* Ability to initiate and install administrative programs and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.

* Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures.

* Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, officials, and the general public.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

About the Department of Commerce

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

Our Agency uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (OSHR - Work for NC) for the State of North Carolina.

PLEASE NOTE

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed. For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC, please visit: How Do I Get the Job.

For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

* INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION*

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

* Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

* Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

* Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.

Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

Our Agency supports the Governor's Executive Order 303 which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855.###.####.

Mel Stanberry

Salary/Recruitment Technician

North Carolina Department of Commerce

[email protected]