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Release Engineer roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your degree and experience level. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your I-140 petition. Roles involving CI/CD pipeline design, build automation, and deployment infrastructure align well with specialty occupation and skilled-worker categories.
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INTRODUCTION
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond. Together, we change the world.
At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth. We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups.
We invite applicants who are inspired by our Principles of Community and who are eager to be part of our exciting Strategic Plan, which charts Berkeley's next era of excellence.
DEPARTMENTAL OVERVIEW
People and Culture's Central Services provides administrative, compliance, records keeping, systems and applications support, and data analytics for all departments across campus.
Position Summary
The Misconduct Disclosure and Release Records Coordinator is responsible for the clerical administration of the UC Berkeley Misconduct Disclosure and Release process and its associated recordkeeping requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures.
APPLICATION REVIEW DATE
The First Review Date for this job is July 24, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.
Responsibilities
- Uses specialized office equipment and the background check vendor's software applications to administer the Misconduct Disclosure and Release process.
- Prepares communications and other materials for employees and supervisors, onboarding teams, department management and/or faculty requiring some specialized knowledge of the subject matter.
- Edits and proofreads written materials for content consistency.
- Applies somewhat complex spreadsheet formulas, pivot tables, and similar functions.
- Compiles and arrays spreadsheets using subject-matter knowledge of the material to ensure data results are consistent with the nature of the data.
- Works on sensitive issues, priorities, protocol, et cetera.
- Works with other internal department experts to obtain guidance on procedures, practices, and implementation of policies, including those which are particularly complex.
- Works with department management and communications to update/review/revise website to better communicate organization's processes and procedures to meet the organization's goals and objectives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Thorough knowledge in administrative procedures and processes including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
- Requires good verbal and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, multi-task and time management skills.
- Requires interpersonal and work leadership skills to provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel.
- Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity.
EDUCATION / TRAINING
High school diploma and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Must complete training, pass the test, and be certified by the Department of Justice (DoJ) for CJIS system access.
SALARY & BENEFITS
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $31.23 (Step 2) - $32.75 (Step 4).
This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.
This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Release Engineer
Document your build toolchain expertise thoroughly
PERM requires your employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for your specific role. Detailed records of your CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and release automation work make the job description harder to generalize and stronger against DOL audit.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Software product companies and cloud-native firms file PERM far more often than consulting shops. Use Migrate Mate to filter Release Engineer openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history before you apply.
Clarify sponsorship scope before accepting any offer
Some employers will sponsor an H-1B visa but decline PERM. Ask directly whether the offer includes full employment-based green card sponsorship, including I-140 and adjustment of status, not just a temporary work visa.
Align your job title to DOL prevailing wage categories
Release Engineer maps to software developer and DevOps engineer categories in the OFLC Wage Search. Confirm your offered wage meets the Level I through Level IV threshold for your work location before PERM filing begins.
Start credential evaluation early if your degree is foreign
PERM job requirements must match your actual credentials. If your bachelor's degree is from outside the U.S., get a course-by-course evaluation completed before your employer drafts the PERM job description so the requirements are written accurately.
Understand that EB-3 has no lottery and no annual cap per occupation
Unlike H-1B, EB-3 green card sponsorship doesn't depend on lottery selection. USCIS processes I-140 petitions year-round. Your wait for a visa number depends on your country of birth, not on random selection each spring.
Green Card Release Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Release Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Release Engineers typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when the role requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree or your employer can justify a National Interest Waiver. Your sponsoring employer selects the category based on the job requirements they document in the PERM labor certification.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a Release Engineer?
H-1B is a temporary, lottery-dependent visa renewed in three-year increments with no path to permanence on its own. Employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads directly to lawful permanent residency. There's no annual cap on EB-3 petitions and no lottery, so your employer can file any time of year without waiting for a selection result.
How long does PERM labor certification take for a Release Engineer position?
DOL currently processes most PERM applications within six to eighteen months, though audit backlogs can push timelines longer. Your employer must complete a supervised recruitment period before filing, which adds roughly sixty to ninety days before the PERM application is even submitted. Total time from recruitment to approved I-140 commonly runs one to two years before your priority date is established.
What should I look for in a Release Engineer job posting to know green card sponsorship is real?
Look for explicit language stating the employer will sponsor employment-based permanent residency, not just temporary work authorization. Postings that mention PERM, I-140, or adjustment of status are stronger signals than vague sponsorship language. Use Migrate Mate to find Release Engineer openings filtered specifically by employers with verified green card sponsorship history so you're not guessing from job description wording alone.
Can my employer file PERM while I'm already working on H-1B or OPT?
Yes. PERM is filed by the employer independently of your current work authorization status. You can be on H-1B, OPT, or another valid status while the PERM and I-140 are pending. Your current authorization doesn't affect the PERM process, though USCIS does require you to maintain valid status through the adjustment of status stage when you file I-485.