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Are you looking to make a difference and need a change in your current work routine? This could be it! MassHire Department of Career Services (MDCS) oversees the Commonwealth's network of One-Stop Career Centers, that assist businesses in finding qualified workers and providing job seekers with career guidance, as well as referral to jobs and training. MDCS strengthens the Career Center system through continuous improvement processes, and innovative business practices that maximize resources, foster partnerships, and engage employers to ensure a skilled, motivated, and adaptable workforce capable of meeting the emerging labor market needs of the Commonwealth, now and in the future. MDCS is looking for a Program Coordinator responsible for processing and reviewing Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) Job Orders to ensure compliance with governing Federal and State laws, rules and regulations, guidelines, procedures, policies and standards; provide technical assistance and guidance to employers (throughout the Commonwealth), agents, MDCS management and staff related to the FLC programs to exchange information, respond to daily inquiries, problem solve and recommend changes to process. The Program Coordinator conducts Housing Inspections (housing location, housing structure, lighting, equipment, space availability and cleanliness) of Farm Labor Camps to ensure that the Housing facilities follow all Federal, State and Local laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and standards established by the Department of Public Health (DPH), Duties include but are not limited to: * Participate in the design, preparation, rollout and analysis of response data for the annual "Prevailing Wage Surveys" and Prevailing, Normal and Common Practice Surveys. * Maintain liaison and provide technical assistance, advice and guidance to FLC customers including Employers (throughout the Commonwealth), DOL, Department of Public Health (DPH), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), DCS, management and staff, Supply States (Puerto Rico, Texas and Florida) in order to exchange information, resolve problems and ensure compliance with Federal and State laws governing the FLC program. * Respond to daily customer inquiries on job order application and housing inspection information from the Department of Labor, Agents, Department of Public Health and Employers by telephone or written correspondence. * Confers with Management Staff and other MDCS staff to recommend and determine program goals and to evaluate FLC-unit program activity to make recommendations on changes to process as needed. SALARY PLACEMENT IS DETERMINED BY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE POSITION AND THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION’S RECRUITING GUIDELINES. IN THE CASE OF A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY, THE SALARY PROVISIONS OF THE APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WILL BE UTILIZED FOR PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SALARY RANGE. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.* II. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Administrative Services* *Organization: Department of Workforce Development *Title: *Program Coordinator I Location: Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street Requisition ID: 240005CO