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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bilingual Labor Law Investigator in Pennsylvania
Bilingual Labor Law Investigator
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Bilingual Labor Law Investigator
Salary
$50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually
Location
*Home Headquartered, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2024-96064
Department
Department of Labor & Industry
Division
LI BLLC Scranton Rgnl Off
Opening Date
10/16/2024
Closing Date
10/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
70119
Position Number
00047244
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
G1
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
00124635
Bureau / Division
Labor and Industry Bureau of Labor Law Compliance Scranton Regional Office
City
Home Headquartered, Pennsylvania
Contact Name
Abbie Moist
Contact Email
abmoist@pa.gov
Description
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THE POSITION
Are you fluent in Spanish and interested in a career that allows you to showcase your investigative skill set? The Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, at the PA Department of Labor & Industry is seeking a Labor Law Investigator to monitor and enforce Pennsylvania's laws that protect workers' rights. This position executes these responsibilities by providing employees and employers with information about the state laws through public education programs, conducting inspections and investigations, resolving disputes, and initiating prosecution against employers for violations which cannot be corrected through the administrative process. Take your career up a notch with our team of professionals!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Labor Law investigator, you will be conducting audits and investigations regarding enforcement of 13 state labor laws to ensure compliance. These include Construction Workplace Misclassification Act (Act 72), Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act (Act 102), Child Labor Act, Minimum Wage Act, Wage Payment Collection Law, Prevailing Wage Act, Medical Pay Law, Apprenticeship and Training Act, Equal Pay Law, Industrial Homework Law, Personnel File Inspection Act, and Seasonal Farm Labor Act, Act 75 and any Regulations promulgated under each. You will have the opportunity to utilize your exceptional communication skills when working with staff regarding current investigations and when representing the commonwealth in prosecutions. Work includes, but may not be limited to:
Receiving and screening complaints
Conducting audits of payroll records, timecards, and related materials as well as detailed interviews of claimants and business owners
Facilitating conferences with claimants and employers
Educating contractors, organizations, employees, and public officials of the requirements of the laws and on recent legal decisions affecting the application of such laws
Requesting documents and pertinent information from employees, employers, and invested parties to complete audits and investigations
Preparing detailed reports of investigations
Collecting physical evidence and eyewitness accounts to prepare for prosecution
Inspecting businesses or projects to investigate for potential violations of minors in employment
Traveling to business locations for investigation and audit tasks
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00047244)
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, home headquartered.
Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
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:
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
One year of technical investigative or construction and trades experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
You must be able to fluently speak and write Spanish.
You must live or be willing to move to and must travel within the geographic area of the Scranton District Office. The following counties are served by the Scranton District Office: Berks, Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Northampton, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne, Wyoming.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications:
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 notbe 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx 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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
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For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
How many years of full-time technical/paraprofessional (or higher level) investigative experience do you possess?
2 years or more
1 to less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time technical/paraprofessional (or higher level) construction and trades experience do you possess?
2 years or more
1 to less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much college coursework have you completed in any field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
Conferred Bachelor's degree or higher
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
06
How much college coursework have you completed in fields related to technical investigative experience or in fields related to technical construction and trades experience, such as Human Resource Management, Business Management, Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, or Labor Relations?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
Conferred Bachelor's degree or higher
120 credits or more
90 but less than 120 credits
Conferred Associate's degree
60 but less than 90 credits
30 but less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
07
Have you completed any post-high school training in construction and trades work?
Yes
No
08
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
09
Additional Requirement: Do you live in or are you willing to move to one of the following Pennsylvania counties: Berks, Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Northampton, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne, Wyoming?
Yes
No
10
Additional Requirement: Are you able to fluently speak and write in Spanish?
Yes
No
11
Preferred Qualification: Do you have experience in conducting investigations or working in construction and trades, business management, financial services, accounting, or conflict resolution?
Yes
No
12
Preferred Qualification: Do you have experience enforcing labor standards or labor and employment laws?
Yes
No
13
Preferred Qualification: Do you have experience testifying at administrative or court hearings?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov