<p>Nature of Work</p> <p>The immediate supervisor for this position is the Workforce Programs Manager with additional supervision provided by the Division Associate Director. Under the supervision of the Workforce Programs Manager, this position provides complex administrative and operational work in managing the Division's Conrad 30/J-1 Visa Waiver program.The Conrad 30 waiver program allows J-1 foreign medical graduates (FMGs) to apply for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement upon completion of the J-1 exchange visitor program. See section 214(l) of the Immigration Nationality Act (INA). The program addresses the shortage of qualified doctors in medically underserved areas.This position will provide program area leadership, technical assistance, and coordination to assure the program's efficiency and improve the health status of rural underserved communities in West Virginia.</p> <p>The Immigration Program Specialist is responsible for ensuring foreign medical graduates (FMG's) in the Conrad 30/J-1 Visa Waiver Program, have complied with all State and Federal requirements. The Program Specialist manages all aspects of the documentation required for their request to the Department of State Waiver Review Division for a waiver recommendation . The Program Specialistreviews the submitted data to ensure an error-free submission.</p> <p>This position is responsible for the administration, monitoring, tracking and reporting of program activities. Regularly consults with leadership on highly complex individual situations that potentially have significant impact on systems or involve sensitive legal issues. Reviews and makes recommendations to improve the workflow and standard operating procedures of the program. This position acts as lead worker for specific projects within the Division.</p> <p>The position requires attention to detail, a high level of communication skills both verbally and written, as well as customer service and interpersonal relationship skills. All skills associated with leadership and staff development are highly regarded as well as networking and negotiation skill sets.</p> <p>Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.</p> <p>IMPORTANT:Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.</p> <p>ATTENTION:Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.</p> <p>Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.</p> <p>Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete aJob Interest Cardfrom the slide-out menu located at the top left of ourJob Opportunitiespage.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.</p> <p>Substitution:Additional experience as described below may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.</p> <p>Experience:Two (2) years full-time, equivalent part-time paid or volunteer experience in a technical or program area that is related to the area of employment.</p> <p>Substitution:Post-graduate education in a field related to the area of employmentmay be substituted for the required experience on the basis of fifteen semester hours for one (1) year of experience.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>Master's degree in social work from a regionally accredited social work programfrom a regionally accredited college or university.</p> <p>Note: Appointment above the entry rate may be made at 5% for each six (6) months of successfully completed work as an intern in a practicum placement with the Department of Health and Human Resources for the Master of Social Work degree.</p> <ul> <li>The Division of Personnel uses your complete work history to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.* </li></ul>