EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Employment Development Department seeks an Employment Program Representative to serve the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker outreach program. The role involves promoting EDD services, conducting field visits, and supporting job referrals while maintaining detailed monthly reports.

A bilingual Spanish fluency test is required, with travel to rural areas possible. The position may have a hybrid option; in-office work located at Merced County headquarters.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and English required for outreach.
• Experience delivering customer service and information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to present and communicate clearly in group settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Promote EDD programs and services to farmworkers, employers, and community partners.
• Conduct employer field visits and assist with job referrals and resume building.
• Register CalJOBS, maintain case notes, and prepare detailed monthly reports.
• Present at community organizations and participate in job/resource fairs.

Skills

Spanish bilingual

Customer service

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Posting: Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Outreach (MSFW)

Employment Development Department

JC-533066

JOB TITLE: EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

Salary: $4,055.00 - $6,310.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/3/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Position Summary: THIS IS A BILINGUAL - SPANISH POSITION; MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A BILINGUAL - SPANISH FLUENCY EXAMINATION. The Migrant and Seasonal Farm Worker (MSFW) Outreach Worker (OW) will work with farmworkers, employers, agencies and community-based organizations, promote EDD programs and services, conduct employer field visits, enforce compliance with DOL laws, provide customer service, training and employment referrals, support services, conduct CalJOBS registrations, record services, record case notes, assist with resume building, present at community organizations, participate in job and resource fairs, and log detailed monthly reports. The position may require travel to rural areas.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Telework is at the discretion of the Department and may change. EDD employees must report to the headquarters office on assigned in-office days. Travel expenses to the assigned headquarters are the employee’s responsibility. Telework schedules may be reevaluated. Travel may be required.

Location: 1205 W 18th St, Merced, CA 95340.

Effective July 1, 2025, certain bargaining units and excluded state employees may be subject to a salary reduction of 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without a visa by the start date of employment.

In-state travel: May be required to travel for training or to work at other Workforce Services locations. Frequent travel to rural areas may be required. If you need to operate a state vehicle, you must submit to a DMV pull notice.

Minimum Requirements

• EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

Classification Details

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Merced County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Salary Range: EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE $4,055.00 - $4,837.00A $4,390.00 - $5,495.00B $5,041.00 - $6,310.00C

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

• The position(s) require(s) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a team environment.
• Desire to help people.
• Ability to use tact and good judgment while communicating and working with customers, co-workers, management, and other government agency representatives.
• Experience with making oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Experience in developing statistical data and evaluating results.
• Ability to identify a problem and evaluate alternatives in order to make a recommendation or decision.
• Ability to plan, organize, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel or similar software programs.
• Knowledge of Migrant or Seasonal Farm workers (MSFW) and farm worker rights.

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit an SOQ along with their application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQs must have both first and last name and be no more than two (2) pages in length. The SOQ must specifically address the following questions in the order listed below and each response must be numbered to clearly indicate which question you are responding to:

• Provide examples or experiences that demonstrate your ability to work independently and how you kept management informed. Include specific details in your answer.
• Provide examples of your knowledge of Migrant or Seasonal Farm workers (MSFW), and farm worker rights. Include specific details in your answer.
• Describe your involvement in the Spanish speaking community and your ideas about how to best network within the community of monolingual Spanish speakers. Include specific details in your answer.
• This Outreach position requires a high degree of detail oriented reporting. How do you keep organized and prioritize multiple assignments while ensuring that all deadlines are met? Include specific details in your answer.

Please contact the hiring manager if you have any questions or would like further clarification on these requirements.

Write your responses carefully. Initial evaluation of each applicant will be based on the content of the answers and written communication skills demonstrated on their submitted SOQ.

Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants who fail to follow these requirements or who do not provide responses to the specific questions in the order listed may be disqualified from the selection process.

The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.

Additional Department Information: The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

EEO Contact

EEO Officer
[phone]
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California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov