Labor Law Investigator Job at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA

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  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Harrisburg, PA

Job Description

THE POSITION

Are you passionate about protecting workers' rights? If you have an interest and knowledge in investigative or construction and trades work, then this is the role for you! Apply for this Labor Law Investigator position with the Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, Philadelphia Regional Office to help monitor and enforce Pennsylvania's labor laws with our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will conduct investigations to ensure compliance with state labor laws. As part of this role, you will educate employers, organizations, and employees of the requirements to effectively protect workers' rights and build working relationships across the Commonwealth. Your responsibilities will involve receiving and screening complaints, requesting and reviewing documentation and physical evidence, conducting interviews in person and over the phone, and inspecting businesses or projects. You will also coordinate with your supervisor concerning the status of each investigation, prepare verbal and written case narratives, and maintain timely and detailed work notes of each case's progress. As an Investigator, the decisions you make in collaboration with your supervisor will determine the course of each investigation including when to have administrative conferences, visit an establishment, or recommend a case be taken to court. You will participate in court proceedings and testify as an expert witness. Teamwork and effective communication skills are essential for effectively executing the responsibilities of this role. Take the next step in your career and help ensure that workers' rights are protected with us! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. This position is home headquartered. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 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: This position requires you to possess and maintain federally compliant identification such as a U.S. Passport, REAL ID, or Military ID. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment. You must live in or be willing to move to the geographic region the Philadelphia District Office covers by date of hire. Expenses will not be paid. Counties include Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia. You must demonstrate ability to adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor and Industry. You must demonstrate ability to work with professionalism, discretion and good work ethic. You must have solid written and verbal communication skills. You must show initiative and problem solving skills. 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 toward 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 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. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Job Tags

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