Labor Law Investigator

THE POSITION

Would you enjoy a profession which allows you to utilize your investigatory experience to provide valuable services within the Commonwealth? A Labor Law Investigator conducts audits and investigations regarding enforcement of 13 state labor laws to ensure compliance. If a case cannot be resolved, the investigator initiates prosecution against employers for violations which cannot be corrected through the administrative process. Labor Law Investigators play a crucial role in the bureau’s success rate of collecting wages on behalf of the customers of the Commonwealth. Apply today to join the Department of Labor & Industry and embark upon an exciting career path!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Labor Law Investigator, you will be responsible for r eceiving and screening complaints; obtaining documentation and evidence and conducting audits of payroll records, timecards, and related materials; facilitating conferences with claimants and employers when appropriate; and filing prosecutions when necessary. Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential, as you will be p reparing detailed written case narratives and verbal testimony for cases that proceed to legal action. This professional also e ducates contractors, organizations, employees, and public officials on the requirements of the laws and on recent legal decisions affecting the application of such laws.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time, home-headquartered employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Travel is required.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  
  

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of technical investigative or construction and trades experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
• Two years of technical investigative or construction and trades experience and an associate's degree in a field related to investigative or construction and trades work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• You must live in or be willing to move to the geographic region the Scranton District Office covers by the date of hire. Expenses will not be paid. The following counties are served by the Scranton District Office: Berks, Bucks, Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Northampton, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Union, Wayne, and Wyoming.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience in conducting investigations or working in construction and trades, business management, financial services, accounting, or conflict resolution.
• An associate's degree or greater, in a field related to investigative work in construction and trades, business management, financial services, accounting, or conflict resolution.
• Experience enforcing labor standards or labor and employment laws.
• Experience testifying at administrative or court hearings.
  
  

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted tow ard meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  
  

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
  
  

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
  
  

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.