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WAGE AND HOUR INVESTIGATOR I

Contractual

Recruitment #23-002518-0001

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) Division of Labor Industry is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Wage & Hour Investigator . All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications during the time apply. The resulting eligible list will be maintained for one year after the closing date of the announcement.

GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

10946 Golden West Drive  Suite 160 Hunt Valley MD 21031

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of the job is to investigate the labor practices of work providers in the construction and landscaping industries and to help identify situations in which an individual is being misclassified as an 'independent contractor' when they are in fact an employee

POSITION DUTIES

Investigate possible violations of the Workplace Fraud Act. This includes (but is not limited to):

 Formulating effective recommendations based on analyses conducted;

 Conferring with administrative officials and staff specialists in order to exchange information
pertaining to the program and to offer recommendations; and

 Advising departmental officials regarding administrative practices, procedures and policies.
Receive training in order to improve the incumbent’s abilities to perform the aforesaid duties.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Two years of general investigative work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional years of experience as stated above 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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

None

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working within a regulatory and codified environment
Reviewing, researching, and applying standards and regulations 
Report writing experience;
Investigate background/skills; excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification may be required to have daily use of a motor vehicle while on official State business. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle. All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DOL/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

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

 

Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit. Applications that do not include a completed supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and may be subject to disapproval.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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 mail 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: 23-002518-0001 (Wage & Hour Investigator I/SLA) 
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201


If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland Department of Labor at 410-230-6300.





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