Bilingual Agriculture & Foreign Labor Specialist

Arizona State Government; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Life

ASRS retirement

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Deferred compensation

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Infant at work

Transit subsidy

Career development

Job summary

The Agriculture and Foreign Labor Specialist position with the Department of Economic Security (DES) Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) in Phoenix supports the Foreign Labor Certification program across Arizona. You will perform field visits, outreach, housing inspections, and employer meetings to advance H-2A/H-2B programs, while ensuring compliance with DOL rules.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of federal and state laws, strong communication skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Knowledge of interviewing techniques and transferable skills.
• Knowledge of Google Suite.
• Skills in customer service, teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Travel and conduct outreach events, housing inspections, field checks, orientations, and employer meetings across Arizona.
• Conduct Agricultural Prevailing Wage and Practice Surveys to determine wages.
• Maintain records and reports; report to Department of Labor or enforcement agencies.

Skills

Interviewing techniques

Spanish proficiency

Google Suite

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data analysis

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

The Agriculture and Foreign Labor Specialist position with the Department of Economic Security (DES) Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) in Phoenix supports the Foreign Labor Certification program across Arizona. You will perform field visits, outreach, housing inspections, and employer meetings to advance H-2A/H-2B programs, while ensuring compliance with DOL rules.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of federal and state laws, strong communication skills, and the ability