Immigrant Workers Specialist - Williamsville

Position: Immigrant Workers Specialist 1 - Williamsville
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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/06/26

Applications Due
07/20/26

Vacancy ID219315

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NY HELPNo

Agency Labor, Department of

Title Immigrant Workers Specialist 1 - Williamsville

Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade
18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 75%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Erie

Street Address 4175 Transit Road

City Williamsvilles

StateNY

Zip Code
14221

Duties Description As an Immigrant Workers Specialist 1, under the guidance of an Immigrant Workers Specialist 2 the incumbents' duties are as follows, but not limited to:

* Provides outreach to agricultural employers and workers to inform them of the services, resources and programs provided by DOL through field visits to farms across the state.

* Reviews and investigates complaints against agricultural employers suspected of violating State labor laws and other regulations by interviewing employers, employees and witnesses.

* Evaluates complaints based upon investigative findings and makes initial determinations and recommendations. Coordinates with other Department programs to investigate and resolve complaints, and when necessary, forwards information to enforcement agencies for determination and assessment of civil penalties.

* Follows up with workers to ensure resolution of their complaints and determines whether satisfactory progress is being made and needed services are being provided.

* Provides outreach to non-agricultural employers and workers to inform them of the services, resources and programs provided by DOL.

* Holds workshops to enhance immigrant workers' understanding of their rights under State and federal labor laws, rules and regulations, and ensures that they are aware of the Department's resources. Performs inspection and investigation activities regarding employment and housing of farm workers to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

* Provides technical assistance to agricultural employers seeking foreign labor and answers questions on State and federal labor laws, rules, and regulations regarding employment.

* Determines whether customers are domestic, guest worker, year-round, migrant, or seasonal farm workers and explains their rights as farm workers and directs them to supportive services in the area.

* Maintains contact with community agencies, governmental agencies, and employers to inform them of immigrant workers in the area and to collect information.

* Attends immigrant community events and meetings to stay informed of current news, problems, trends and issues in immigrant communities.

* Conducts community outreach activities and serves as DOL Liaison to immigrant workers and related advocacy groups to identify and address their needs, priorities, and concerns; and ensures equitable access to Department programs, services, facilities and other resources.

* Establishes and maintains working relationships with other State and federal agencies to provide information to assist immigrant workers in gaining access to available programs and services.

* Promotes the use of DOL programs and services in the rural sector with an emphasis on protecting the rights, safety, and dignity of immigrant farm workers.

* Assists in developing awareness campaigns and assesses the services provided by the…