Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker (MSFW)/Agricultural Business Representative (ABR)

Job Description and Duties

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY.

THIS IS A BILINGUAL - SPANISH POSITION; MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A BILINGUAL - SPANISH FLUENCY EXAMINATION.
Do you have an interest in the agricultural industry, enjoy working outdoors, and have a willingness to work in varying weather conditions, a passion for helping people and enjoy working with a diverse population? We are seeking a flexible individual that is independent, self-driven, creative, and customer focused to assist customers and work cooperatively with local partners in the America's Job Center of California. You would promote the Employment Development Department (EDD) and Workforce Services (WS) programs and/or services through the delivery method of self-service, facilitated self-help and staff assisted services by providing employment services to job seekers and employers.  The incumbent will perform the duties of a Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) Outreach Worker (OW) and as an Agricultural Business Representative (ABR).

The Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) Outreach Program is dedicated to assisting MSFWs and their families. The OW conducts outreach to the MSFW Community in their living, working and/or gathering areas.  The OW will work with farmworkers, employers, agencies and community based organizations.  The OW will promote the programs and services the Employment Development Department (EDD) offers.  Employer field visits are conducted to educate employers on regulations and appropriate work conditions.  OW will conduct employer field visits to ensure employers are in compliance with the Department of Labor (DOL) laws and regulations.  The OW will take appropriate action to correct issues of non-compliance in addition to record complaints/concerns of the MSFW's. The OW will conduct presentations at community based organizations and participate in job and resource fairs. The OW works as a mobile office providing services within the EDD umbrella such as Disability, Unemployment Insurance and Paid Family Leave. The OW will log detailed monthly reports, and at the end of each month.  Provide a detailed report of the services provided and related contacts made.

The Agricultural Business Representative (ABR) provides agricultural business services and assists in the successful implementation of the Foreign Labor Certification, H-2A Temporary Agricultural Program administered by the United States Department of Labor through inspections of mobile and permanent employee housing units. The ABR assists the Foreign Labor and Farmworker Services Group as well as the Monitor Advocate Office to complete prevailing wage and practice surveys. The ABR also performs field checks and field visits to job sites to ensure employer is in compliance.

As an ABR you must drive for extended hours to remote areas in rough terrain to reach housing and job sites, and be willing to travel overnight.

This is a bilingual Spanish position and you must be able to read, write and speak Spanish.

Must pass a State of CA Spanish Bilingual Examination

Position exists at 1325 Pine Street Redding, CA  96001  ARU 131

If you have questions about the actual position, please contact the “Hiring Unit Contact” listed below under Contact Information.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Must be willing and able to travel frequently and work outdoors.

Special Requirements

• 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.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Employment Program Representative Bulletin

For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Customer Service Experience
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Player
• Time Management/Multi-tasking
• Microsoft Office (Outlook Word, Excel) or similar programs
• Mobile Device Skills (Smart Phone, iPad/Tablet)
• Ability to Work Independently (Trustworthiness & Integrity)
• Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
• Presentation Skills
• Basic Math Skills
• California Class C Driver's License
• Knowledge of Migrant or Seasonal Farm workers (MSFW) and farm worker rights.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, , and the CalPERS website, .

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 qualifies you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

Instructions: SOQs must have both first and last name of applicant 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:
SOQ QUESTIONS:

1. Provide examples or experiences that demonstrate your ability to work independently and how you kept management informed.
2. Describe how your experience or education has prepared you to facilitate presentations in front of an audience.
3. Describe your ideas about how to best network within the community of monolingual Spanish speakers. Include any experience you have with involvement in the Spanish-speaking community.

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.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ