Reference #: 4674422
THE POSITION
Are you deeply committed protecting workers' rights? Join the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance within the PA Department of Labor & Industry as a Labor Law Investigator with our Pittsburgh office to achieve your goals through specialized investigative work in the enforcement of state labor laws and associated regulations. Make a lasting, positive difference in the lives of workers in Pennsylvania with our team!DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this position, you will be responsible for providing employees and employers with information about state labor laws through public education programs and for conducting inspections and investigations, resolving disputes, and initiating prosecution against employers for violations which cannot be corrected through the administrative process. This includes educating contractors, organizations, employees, and public officials about laws, requirements, and recent legal decisions affecting employment law. Work involves receiving and screening complaints, requesting and reviewing documentation and physical evidence, conducting interviews in person and over the phone, inspecting businesses or projects, preparing verbal and written case narratives, and maintaining timely and detailed work notes of each case's progress. You will also represent the Commonwealth in civil and criminal District Justice hearings and testify as an expert witness in courts.As an Investigator, you will make decisions in collaboration with your supervisor as to the course of the investigation and when it is appropriate to write letters, have administrative conferences, or visit an establishment. Teamwork and effective communication skills are essential for working closely with the supervisor to determine what actions must be taken during and based on your investigations. Take the next step in your career and 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 requires travel.
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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
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 Pittsburgh District Office covers. Counties include: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Washington, Westmoreland.
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, 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 applic tion (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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] 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.