Important Job In Oregon!!

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Shared by , State of Oregon Monitor Advocate for the Employment

Department:

Folks-Please pass on word of the opening at BOLI for the MANAGER OF THE FARM /

FOREST UNIT, (Nedra Cunningham has retired), which will also now manage all wage

and hour staff in their Salem, Eugene and Medford offices. Deadline for

applying is July 7, 2003 by close of business--application and required other

material must be received by BOLI by then.

Included below is a copy of the announcement. It can also be found at

http://www.oregonjobs.org and then search for the BOLI job as announcement

number LE300440; posted date was June 23.

Advice in how to complete the state application so it passes the 'minimum

qualifications' standard and advice on how to answer the test questions to get

the highest score possible (which determines who gets an interview) can be found

at http://www.hr.das.state.or.us/hrsd/rcs/jobinfo.pdf It's also at

http://www.hr.das.state.or.us/jobs/jobhome.htm and select " Job Information

Guide. " Other " tips for completing an application' are towards the bottom of

the page at http://findit.emp.state.or.us/ohr/

This is an important job for assuring the wage and hour rights of both

farmwokers and for any worker with wage and hour problems. Please consider

encouraging those you think would be good to apply, including if this means

yourself! Thanks for your attention, consideration, and help getting the word

to great candidates! (And sorry for the short notice!)

POST CODE: D702

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: LE300440

CLASSIFICATION NUMBER: X7004

OPEN: JUNE 23, 2003

CLOSE: JULY 7, 2003

LOCATION: SALEM

PRINCIPAL/EXECUTIVE MANAGER C

(Field / Farm Labor Unit Compliance Manager)

$3223 - $4745 MONTHLY

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Bureau of Labor and Industries administers and enforces laws related to

minimum wages, working conditions, prevailing wage rates, farm / forest labor

contractors, and the employment of minors. The Bureau also enforces civil

rights laws and oversees Oregons registered apprenticeship programs. The purpose

of this position is to lead staff, evaluate investigated cases for technical

accuracy; review, analyze, and recommend appropriate action on investigated

cases; and manage, plan, and coordinate the activities of staff in three field

offices (Salem, Eugene, and Medford) to ensure the protection wage earners in

Oregon.

TO QUALIFY

Your State of Oregon application form (PD 100) will be reviewed to verify

that you meet the minimum qualifications stated in this section. Your

application must clearly show that you have:

Five years of experience in supervision; or five years of experience in

staff-technical or professional-level work related to laws and rules

related to employment or the protection of workers.

Fluency in understanding, speaking, and reading Spanish as well as English is

desirable, but not required.

H.I.R.E. System participants who wish to be considered for this position

must follow the TO APPLY instructions listed in this announcement.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coach, counsel, guide, train, motivate, recognize, evaluate, reward, and

manage the performance of approximately twelve assigned staff in the Salem,

Eugene, and Medford field offices.

Plan, coordinate, and direct the activities of the Field / Farm Labor Unit,

including farm / forest labor contractor licensing.

Serve as Wage and Hour Division Administrator in her absence.

Review cases investigated by staff for jurisdiction, accuracy, thoroughness,

completeness, and the appropriate application of laws and

administrative rules and Wage and Hour Division policies and procedures.

Determine appropriate action to be taken in cases investigated by staff.

Coordinate and recommend the initiation of contested case / administrative

actions and legal actions, including the assessment of civil penalties and

license action. Negotiate settlements accordingly.

Develop and recommend short- and long-term plans, policies, procedures,

laws, rules, and performance standards based on the Bureaus mission, goals, and

objectives.

Oversee the preparation of statistical reports; review for adherence to

performance standards; recommend and implement corrective action as

necessary.

Provide technical training in wage and hour issues to staff and the public.

Coordinate with and provide assistance to other state and federal agencies,

organizations, and associations related to wage and hour and farm / forest labor

issues, including joint investigations.

Communicate with the public, orally and in writing, regarding Wage and Hour

Division matters.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Customary office environment; daily computer use. Occasional contact with

persons who may be angry, hostile, or otherwise emotionally volatile.

Regular travel to field office locations and Portland. Position requires

the ability to secure and maintain a drivers license valid in the State of

Oregon by the time of appointment and an acceptable driving record; or an

acceptable alternative means of transportation.

THIS IS THE TEST

YOU MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1. Describe any experience and/or training you have related to wage and

hour laws and rules. Please explain how and when you acquired this

experience and/or training and how you applied your knowledge of the laws and

rules.

2. Describe any experience or training you have that is related to the

laws and rules related to farm labor and forest labor workers. Does your

background include direct contact with farm and forest labor workers?

Explain.

3. Describe your experience and training in supervising a staff of

professionals and administrative support staff. What type of work did they

perform? What was your role in hiring, training, and managing the

performance of assigned staff? Did it include experience with employees

represented by a collective bargaining agreement? Explain.

HOW TO APPLY

Obtain and application packet from the Bureau of Labor and Industries

(503-731-4070) or online through the State of Oregon jobs page:

www.oregonjobs.org

Submit the completed application form and answers to the supplemental test

questions to:

Bureau of Labor and Industries

Employee Services

800 NE Oregon Street # 32

Portland, Oregon 97232

by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

If you have a disability and/or need an alternative format in order to

complete the application process, you may call the Bureau at 503-731-4070 or TTD

503-731-4106 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE DATE / TIME AND MUST BE

COMPLETE AND LEGIBLE. Applications can be mailed or delivered in person or by

messenger by the closing date / time. Facsimile (FAX) transmissions are

acceptable; however, the Bureau cannot be responsible for materials that are

incomplete or illegible.

Notice of the results will be sent by mail. Although the Bureau is not

required to delay its selection process, you may request a review of the

results. Your request must be received within ten (10) days from the date

of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. However, if the

recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application, which must be

received in our office by the closing date / time.

Submit only the required materials. Reference letters or work examples

should be kept for interviews.

Keep a copy of your application materials for job interviews. Copies are

not provided. The pay on all job announcements is subject to change

without notice.

Information about current job openings and application forms is available

through:

Oregon State Job Listing internet access: www.oregonjobs.org

TTY (hearing impaired): 503-378-4672 (Salem)

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. only

THE BUREAU OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.