JOB
The anticipated start date for this position is Monday, June 29. Employment in this role is dependent upon approval of fiscal year funding.
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours worked; Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; full benefits; partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies.
The Immigration Services Manager leads the County’s efforts to support immigrant and refugee communities through strategic program development, policy guidance, and community engagement. This role oversees integration initiatives, builds partnerships with community organizations, and advises County leadership on policies and services that advance equity, access, and inclusion. The manager also coordinates cross-departmental efforts, and ensures that immigrants are connected to the resources they need. Supervision is received from the Director of Communications and Public Engagement.
NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy.
For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.
Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
- 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
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15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
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11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
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Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
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Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
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100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
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County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
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Vesting after 5 years of service
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Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
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Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
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Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
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Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan
NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Manage and implement immigrant integration and multicultural programs, including citizenship initiatives, English language learning, job readiness services, and other efforts that expand economic, social, cultural, and civic opportunities for diverse communities.
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Assess community needs, maintain an up-to-date inventory of County and non-profit services, and update the immigrant and refugee resource guide to identify service gaps, reduce barriers, and ensure accurate, accessible information for immigrant, refugee, and multicultural communities.
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Support and coordinate existing County initiatives and educational outreach efforts related to immigrant and refugee affairs, including serving as the staff liaison to the Immigrant Affairs Commission.
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Serve as a policy advisor on immigrant, refugee, and multicultural affairs, providing guidance to County leadership and departments. Promote, educate, and advocate for the needs and priorities of immigrant and refugee communities to policymakers, County leadership, and community stakeholders.
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Build and maintain collaborative relationships with organizations that support immigrant, refugee, and multicultural communities, including nonprofits, businesses, faith-based groups, neighborhood associations, and advocacy organizations.
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Partner with these organizations on special projects and community initiatives.
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Represent the County at events, forums, and intergovernmental meetings.
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Develop and maintain data sets, performance measures, and evaluation frameworks to assess community needs, monitor service accessibility, identify disparities, and inform policy and program improvements for immigrant and refugee residents.
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Analyze demographic, service utilization, and community outcome data; prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings, track progress, and inform county leadership, stakeholders, and the public.
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Perform other related duties as required.
To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):-
An evaluation of training and experience
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One or more interviews
