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Foundation Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field. Employers filing an LCA must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements, and the annual H-1B cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Get Access To All JobsSoils & Foundation Technician, PN 20053815
What You Will Do:
- You will travel throughout the State to operate LoDril rig & other heavy equipment.
- Install piling to stabilize terrain & prevent slips.
- Excavate & grade ditches.
- Performs emergency response & clean up.
Benefits to You:
- Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
- Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
- Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
- Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.
- Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
- Experience growth opportunities within organization.
- Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
- Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website!
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operation of heavy earth drilling equipment (e.g., truck mounted earth auger, hollow stem auger, drive rod equipment, high speed wire-line core drill, front end loader, drag line crane, backhoe or earth mover) & related safety practices; valid driver's license.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Transportation
Supplemental Information
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.
This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.
Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.
If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.
Must obtain & maintain Class A commercial driver’s license without air brake restriction with tanker endorsement regulated by Section 4506 of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) during probationary period.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Works with heavy equipment on a continual basis; loss of fingers & severe back sprains not uncommon; exposed to dust, fumes, mud & all extremes of weather.
NOTE: PART OF THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE A STRUCTURED INTERVIEW. CANDIDATES’ RESPONSES TO THE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WILL BE SCORED AND THE SELECTION DECISION WILL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Soils & Foundation Technician, PN 20053815
What You Will Do:
- You will travel throughout the State to operate LoDril rig & other heavy equipment.
- Install piling to stabilize terrain & prevent slips.
- Excavate & grade ditches.
- Performs emergency response & clean up.
Benefits to You:
- Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
- Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
- Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
- Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.
- Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
- Experience growth opportunities within organization.
- Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
- Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.
For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website!
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operation of heavy earth drilling equipment (e.g., truck mounted earth auger, hollow stem auger, drive rod equipment, high speed wire-line core drill, front end loader, drag line crane, backhoe or earth mover) & related safety practices; valid driver's license.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Transportation
Supplemental Information
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.
This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.
Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.
If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.
Must obtain & maintain Class A commercial driver’s license without air brake restriction with tanker endorsement regulated by Section 4506 of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) during probationary period.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Works with heavy equipment on a continual basis; loss of fingers & severe back sprains not uncommon; exposed to dust, fumes, mud & all extremes of weather.
NOTE: PART OF THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE A STRUCTURED INTERVIEW. CANDIDATES’ RESPONSES TO THE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WILL BE SCORED AND THE SELECTION DECISION WILL BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Foundation Director
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather transcripts, professional licenses, and letters confirming your degree directly relates to foundation leadership. USCIS scrutinizes Foundation Director petitions because the role can seem generalist, so a clear credential-to-job-duty match is your first line of defense.
Target nonprofits with cap-exempt H-1B filing history
Universities, teaching hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time of year and bypass the lottery entirely. Prioritizing these employers expands your window far beyond the April 1 registration deadline.
Verify prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search
Foundation Director roles often span multiple SOC codes depending on the organization's focus. Run your specific job title and location through OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know the wage floor your employer's LCA must certify.
Find H-1B-sponsoring foundations through Migrate Mate
Search Foundation Director roles on Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified LCA filing history in this occupation. That filing history signals a sponsor that already understands the specialty occupation argument for your role.
Negotiate the offer before the LCA filing window closes
Your employer must have a certified LCA before submitting your H-1B petition. Build at least three to four weeks into your offer timeline for DOL certification, then confirm the employer's legal team is ready to file I-129 before October 1.
Prepare a detailed duties memo for your attorney
Foundation Director job descriptions vary widely across organizations. Write a narrative that maps each core duty, such as grant strategy, board relations, and major donor cultivation, to the specific degree fields they require so the specialty occupation argument holds under USCIS review.
H-1B Visa Foundation Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Foundation Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate that the specific position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, such as nonprofit management, public administration, business, or a field aligned with the foundation's programmatic focus. Roles at larger foundations with complex grant portfolios tend to make a stronger specialty occupation case than generalist director titles at smaller organizations.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Foundation Director positions?
University-affiliated foundations, hospital foundations, and research institution endowments are strong candidates because they often qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. Large independent foundations with dedicated HR infrastructure are also realistic sponsors. You can filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation on Migrate Mate before reaching out.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for a Foundation Director job search?
Cap-subject employers must register you in USCIS's lottery in March for an October 1 start date. If you're targeting a cap-exempt employer, such as a university foundation or nonprofit research center, there's no lottery and no fixed start date, which gives you significantly more scheduling flexibility across the calendar year.
What SOC code applies to Foundation Director roles, and why does it matter for my H-1B petition?
Most Foundation Director positions are classified under SOC 11-2033 (Fundraising Managers) or SOC 11-9039 (Education and Nonprofit Administrators, All Other), depending on the role's primary duties. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage level your employer must certify on the LCA, so confirming the correct code with your attorney before the petition is filed prevents wage compliance issues later.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new foundation employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer must file a fresh LCA and petition, and the specialty occupation argument must hold for the specific duties of the new role.