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Regional Administrator jobs with green card sponsorship involve the full PERM labor certification process: a prevailing wage determination through DOL, a recruitment test, and an I-140 petition filed with USCIS. EB-2 and EB-3 pathways both apply depending on your degree and years of progressive experience in administration or operations management.
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Community Services Division Regional Administrator / Exempt Management Services 3 (EMS3)
As the Regional Administrator for Region 3, you guide one of the most complex and community-connected service areas within the DSHS’s Economic Services Administration. You lead a broad network of Community Services Offices across Southwest Washington and the coastal counties, ensuring people across the region have timely, equitable access to public assistance services. Your public assistance leadership strengthens the systems that help Washington residents meet basic needs, navigate life changes, and build stability.
You will shape the direction of regional operations by supporting leaders, strengthening service delivery, and building relationships with Tribal governments, community partners, labor representatives, and local governments. You will help teams stay aligned with statewide priorities while responding to emerging needs across diverse communities. Your leadership centers trust, clarity, inclusion, and steady guidance through change.
In your first six months, you will learn the region’s operations, meet staff across all Community Services Offices, and build relationships with Tribal partners and community organizations. You will assess current practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and begin strengthening workforce planning, operational consistency, and service quality. You will establish a clear communication rhythm with regional leaders, reinforce expectations for accountability and collaboration, and begin shaping long-range plans that support both staff and the communities we serve.
Some of what you will do
- Provide visible, engaged leadership across Region 3 to support consistent, customer-centered service delivery.
- Guide Community Services Office Administrators and regional leadership teams through coaching, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee regional operations, including service delivery, staffing, workforce planning, fiscal stewardship, and compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Strengthen partnerships with Tribal governments, community organizations, labor representatives, and local governments.
- Lead organizational change efforts that support employee engagement, succession planning, and workforce development.
- Coordinate emergency response, business continuity, and implementation of statewide initiatives.
- Use data, performance measures, and sound judgment to inform decisions that improve outcomes for customers and staff.
- Foster collaboration across administrations and external partners to align regional work with statewide goals.
Who should apply
We are looking for someone with demonstrated executive leadership experience overseeing large-scale public assistance, human services, or comparable public-sector service delivery operations across multiple locations. This role requires experience guiding complex systems with responsibility for operational performance, workforce management, fiscal accountability, and implementation of state and federal policy.
This role also requires substantial experience in the planning and administration of a statewide human services delivery system. You may meet the requirements through several experience and education pathways, but the core requirement is extensive, practical experience guiding complex human services operations reflecting these areas:
- Executive leadership experience directing large, geographically dispersed operations within a public-sector or human services environment.
- Experience leading through change while maintaining operational stability and employee engagement.
- Skill in developing leaders through coaching, mentoring, accountability, and succession planning.
- Experience managing core operations including service delivery, fiscal stewardship, workforce planning, program integrity, and organizational risk.
- Ability to build collaborative partnerships with Tribal governments, community organizations, labor representatives, and local governments.
- Ability to make timely, informed decisions in complex and rapidly changing environments.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, belonging and culturally responsive leadership.
- A leadership style grounded in integrity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and service to Washington communities.
DSHS partners with people to access support, care, and resources.
Working a hybrid, telework schedule, with a duty station in Tacoma, WA. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
Interested? Please list 3 professional references’ current contact information on your application and include your current resume and a letter of interest (up to two pages) specifically addressing the knowledge, skills and experience you have related to this job and responsibilities.
Questions? Please contact sean.brauner@gmail.com and reference #09063.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Community Services Division Regional Administrator / Exempt Management Services 3 (EMS3)
As the Regional Administrator for Region 3, you guide one of the most complex and community-connected service areas within the DSHS’s Economic Services Administration. You lead a broad network of Community Services Offices across Southwest Washington and the coastal counties, ensuring people across the region have timely, equitable access to public assistance services. Your public assistance leadership strengthens the systems that help Washington residents meet basic needs, navigate life changes, and build stability.
You will shape the direction of regional operations by supporting leaders, strengthening service delivery, and building relationships with Tribal governments, community partners, labor representatives, and local governments. You will help teams stay aligned with statewide priorities while responding to emerging needs across diverse communities. Your leadership centers trust, clarity, inclusion, and steady guidance through change.
In your first six months, you will learn the region’s operations, meet staff across all Community Services Offices, and build relationships with Tribal partners and community organizations. You will assess current practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and begin strengthening workforce planning, operational consistency, and service quality. You will establish a clear communication rhythm with regional leaders, reinforce expectations for accountability and collaboration, and begin shaping long-range plans that support both staff and the communities we serve.
Some of what you will do
- Provide visible, engaged leadership across Region 3 to support consistent, customer-centered service delivery.
- Guide Community Services Office Administrators and regional leadership teams through coaching, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee regional operations, including service delivery, staffing, workforce planning, fiscal stewardship, and compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Strengthen partnerships with Tribal governments, community organizations, labor representatives, and local governments.
- Lead organizational change efforts that support employee engagement, succession planning, and workforce development.
- Coordinate emergency response, business continuity, and implementation of statewide initiatives.
- Use data, performance measures, and sound judgment to inform decisions that improve outcomes for customers and staff.
- Foster collaboration across administrations and external partners to align regional work with statewide goals.
Who should apply
We are looking for someone with demonstrated executive leadership experience overseeing large-scale public assistance, human services, or comparable public-sector service delivery operations across multiple locations. This role requires experience guiding complex systems with responsibility for operational performance, workforce management, fiscal accountability, and implementation of state and federal policy.
This role also requires substantial experience in the planning and administration of a statewide human services delivery system. You may meet the requirements through several experience and education pathways, but the core requirement is extensive, practical experience guiding complex human services operations reflecting these areas:
- Executive leadership experience directing large, geographically dispersed operations within a public-sector or human services environment.
- Experience leading through change while maintaining operational stability and employee engagement.
- Skill in developing leaders through coaching, mentoring, accountability, and succession planning.
- Experience managing core operations including service delivery, fiscal stewardship, workforce planning, program integrity, and organizational risk.
- Ability to build collaborative partnerships with Tribal governments, community organizations, labor representatives, and local governments.
- Ability to make timely, informed decisions in complex and rapidly changing environments.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, belonging and culturally responsive leadership.
- A leadership style grounded in integrity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and service to Washington communities.
DSHS partners with people to access support, care, and resources.
Working a hybrid, telework schedule, with a duty station in Tacoma, WA. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.
Interested? Please list 3 professional references’ current contact information on your application and include your current resume and a letter of interest (up to two pages) specifically addressing the knowledge, skills and experience you have related to this job and responsibilities.
Questions? Please contact sean.brauner@gmail.com and reference #09063.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Regional Administrator
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in administration. Pull your performance reviews, promotion records, and org charts now, PERM audits demand documentary proof of that progression, not just a resume claim.
Target employers with multi-site operations
Regional Administrator roles exist primarily at organizations managing distributed facilities, field offices, or franchise networks. Employers overseeing multiple locations have ongoing needs that justify the PERM recruitment test and multi-year sponsorship commitment, making them far more willing to initiate the process.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with documented employment-based green card sponsorship history for administrative and operations roles. Targeting companies that have already completed the PERM process for similar positions dramatically shortens your path from offer to petition.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and work location before accepting any offer. PERM certification requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage at the time of filing, a salary negotiated below that threshold will stall the entire process.
Clarify the PERM recruitment timeline with your employer
PERM requires the employer to complete a formal recruitment test before filing, typically 30 to 60 days of open advertising in prescribed channels. Confirm with HR which stage they are in and whether a prevailing wage determination has already been obtained from DOL before you sign.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140, critical for nationals of backlogged countries. Separately, AC21 portability protects you from losing an approved I-140 if you change to a same or similar occupation after your I-485 has been pending 180 days.
Green Card Regional Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Regional Administrator roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 fits candidates holding a master's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree combined with five years of progressive administrative experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a qualifying bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience. Your employer's attorney will determine the stronger category based on how the position's minimum requirements are defined in the PERM job description.
How is the PERM green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring periodic renewal, while employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residence. PERM requires the employer to file a prevailing wage determination with DOL, run a formal recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then petition USCIS via Form I-140. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries like India and China may face significant priority-date backlogs before the final I-485 or consular step can be completed.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a Regional Administrator for a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for administrative and operations roles. Focusing on organizations that have already navigated PERM for similar positions reduces the risk of approaching employers unfamiliar with the process. Multi-site employers, government contractors, and large nonprofit networks tend to have HR infrastructure experienced with long-term sponsorship commitments.
What documentation should I prepare before a Regional Administrator PERM sponsorship begins?
Gather degree certificates, official transcripts, and any credential evaluations confirming equivalency to a U.S. degree. Compile dated performance reviews, promotion letters, and organizational charts demonstrating progressive responsibility if you are relying on experience to meet EB-2 or EB-3 minimums. PERM audits by DOL can require this documentation on short notice, and gaps in the record are the most common cause of certification delays for administrative roles.
Can I change employers after my Regional Administrator green card petition is filed?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-140 has been approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 for a comparable role, protecting your place in the queue. Separately, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation without voiding the pending application. These protections do not automatically apply, notify your attorney before making any employer change.