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WAGE AND HOUR INVESTIGATOR I

Recruitment #24-002518-0001

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GRADE

ASTD11

LOCATION OF POSITION

10946 Golden West Drive, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 or  7300 Calhoun Place, Rockville, MD 20855

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to enforce and increase voluntary compliance with Maryland's protective labor and employment laws, which are the responsibility of the Department of Labor.

 

The responsibility of the Division of Labor and Industry Compliance Officer I is to: 

  • enforce and increase voluntary compliance with Maryland protective labor and employment laws, which fall under the responsibility of the Department of Labor, Labor and Industry, Employment Standards Service.  

  • enforce compliance of the Maryland Prevailing Wage procurement laws §§17-201 -17-226 and COMAR 21.11.11; and

  • investigate labor practices of work providers and identify situations in which individuals are being misclassified as " independent contractors” when they are, in fact, employees.


POSITION DUTIES

Participates in formal and on-the-job training programs related to wage laws and other employment related laws under the Employment Standards Service.  Learns how to interpret complex technical standards, policies and procedures necessary for enforcement of the Employment Standards Service.

Under supervision, observes and participates in routine site visits and site inspections and interventions in private and public sector establishments.

Develops, prepares, and submits oral and/or written reports detailing investigation and field activity as required and requested.

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 the possession of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required years of experience.

2. Candidates may substitute thirty (30) college credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience not to exceed two (2) years of the required experience.

3. 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Experience in governing wages or employment practices in human resources or investigations or management, non-payment of wages, and/or pay equity.

Report writing and investigative background experience.

Ability to speak and write fluent Spanish.

Experience reviewing, researching, and applying standards and regulation in a codified environment.

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

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/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.

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. *Resumes are acceptable as additional information, however, the application must be completed or it will be subject to rejection.

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

***Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.

BENEFITS

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 email to brianna.freeman1@maryland.gov.  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:

MDOL Office of Human Resources
Attn: Wage & Hour Investigator I (#24-002518-0001)BF
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL 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.




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