Director of Immigrant Workers Services

4 weeks ago


Albany, United States Labor, Department of Full time

**Minimum Qualifications**

A bachelor’s degree and six years of experience providing assistance, direction or support to improve, protect, and preserve the rights of workers and/or immigrants, or assisting clients in
understanding and participating in public or private programs. At least two years of the experience must include working on immigrant issues and some involvement in public education, communications, or community outreach activities. Three years of the experience must have involved supervision of professional staff.
NOTE: A master’s degree or law degree may substitute for one year of experience for all levels.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Spanish language proficiency in speaking, reading and writing.
- Investigative experience
- gathering and securing information and evidence from a variety of sources through independent, non-structured activities including the preparation and submission of detailed narrative reports describing the method of gathering the evidence and the results of the investigations.
- Experience in building security surveillance, traffic enforcement, or performing routine inspections or surveys will NOT be considered investigative experience.
- Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders

**Duties Description**

As the Director of Immigrant Workers Services for the Division of Compliance and Education, the incumbent will perform the following duties, not limited to:

- Oversees the Division of Compliance and Education.
- Plans, develops, and expands the outreach and enforcement mission and functions of the Division.
- Oversees the development of methods and procedures for implementing the outreach and enforcement functions of the Division.
- Directs the control of expenditures in accordance with operating needs and budget allotments.
- Performs continuous evaluations of Division policies, procedures, and programs; and recommends or initiates changes and improvements.
- Represents the Department at meetings and community events related to immigrant workers rights, issues and concerns. Serves on departmental and interdepartmental workgroups to define program requirements and identify best practices.
- Represents the Commissioner of Labor in State, regional, national, and international conventions, and with other professional groups as spokesperson on immigrant issues in New York State.
- Oversees the processing of the foreign labor certification program, which includes both H-2A and H-2B temporary visas, and the U visa certification process.
- Prepares and submits the annual report on the review and evaluation of the Department’s services and programs for immigrant workers to the Commissioner of Labor.
- Coordinates activities on potential criminal cases with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Oversees the Division’s efforts relating to labor trafficking, including involvement with various anti-trafficking coalitions and services for trafficking victims and their families.
- Assists in recommending legislation regarding immigrant workers; and provides information regarding current or proposed projects, policies, and programs to officials and other interested parties.

**Additional Comments**

Notes regarding position and salary:
This position may require a fingerprint background check prior to appointment.

Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.

Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.



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