WAGE AND HOUR INVESTIGATOR II

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1100 N. Eutaw Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201

The main purpose of this position is to enforce and increase voluntary compliance with Maryland protective labor and employment laws which fall under the responsibility of the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation.

Investigation: Conducts investigations and examinations by performing analysis and research to enhance labor law compliance in the state.  Performs this function through the use of established investigative discovery methods and evidentiary analysis of payroll, personnel policies, contracts, time records and other required documentation.

Evaluation: Evaluates and relates facts to compliance requirements, citing applicable labor laws and regulations, for the purpose of employee empowerment, preventing violations, and public education. Performs this function through direct telephone contact with program constituents, responsive letter writing, faxing requested documentary information, and in person communications.

Adjudication: Adjudicates labor law violations after considering investigation results. Provides testimony during hearings regarding decisions. Enforces decisions by issuing citations, penalties, wage orders, final wage orders, subpoenas, and other notices.

Outreach and Education: Provides consultation services to employers, employees, and other interested persons to improve labor law compliance in the state. Performs this function through written and oral communication, group presentations, and collaboration with employers to establish labor law compliance programs.

Communication: Communicates with employers, employees, and other interested persons orally and in writing for the purposes of collecting unpaid obligations, issuing enforcement documents, addressing inquiries and providing conciliation services.

Report Writing: Prepares narrative reports detailing investigations and follow-up activities.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of general investigative work. For the II level, two years of the experience must have involved investigations for compliance to laws and regulations governing wages and/or employment practices.

Notes: 

1. Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in the inspection, investigation, enforcement and compliance classifications inspection, investigation, enforcement and compliance specialty codes in the wage and hour investigation field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Applications that meet the minimum and/or selective qualification will be referred to the hiring manager for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview. 

Must have 6 months of experience in Human Resources including but not limited to payroll, benefits, compensation, recruitment, employee relations, labor relations, and personnel management. 

Must have 6 months of experience as a business owner or business manager.

Report writing experience and investigative background skills; excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills. Candidate who speaks and writes Spanish fluently.

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DLLR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to DLLR/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND NOT CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION/EXAMINATION PROCESS.

All information concerning the qualification, including any required documentation (diploma, transcripts, certificate, etc) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status. 

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, You may submit via email to chevelle.wise@maryland.gov or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

DLLR Office of Human Resources
Attn: 18-002519-0003 (Wage & Hour Investigator II) CW
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.