Labor Law Enforcement Officer I, II, III

Summary Statement Join DOL as a Labor Law Enforcement Officer where you will be responsible for enforcing Federal and State Anti-Discrimination Laws throughout Delaware. In this role, you will conduct intake interviews for generating charges of discrimination, investigate discrimination complaints, facilitate medications and conciliations, and conduct on-site inspections regarding civil rights requirements. Duties include analysis of relevant and pertinent data for recommending Preliminary and Final Determinations; ensuring timely processing of complaints by coordinating, monitoring and streamlining procedures; and provide community outreach/education concerning equal opportunity and nondiscrimination requirements. You’ll play an important role by serving diverse populations, ensuring equitable access to services, and assisting individuals throughout the process. Career Ladder Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level. Preferred Qualification Read, write, and speak Spanish fluently. Essential Functions Investigates and resolves complaints and enforces various state labor standards and civil rights laws. Advises employers, employees, attorneys and other interested parties of the applicability and interpretation of the various laws; provides information to the general public regarding labor standards and civil rights laws, regulations and filing procedures. Gathers, examines, and interprets data such as payroll, medical and other records to determine amount due; collect wages and benefits if applicable. May participate in annual prevailing wage survey of contractors; provides prevailing wage determinations to governmental entities, contractors, architects, contracting agencies and others requesting information. Prepares case summaries, reports, and correspondence for cases. Maintains records of complaints received and disposition of cases. Keeps abreast of changes in the law, new interpretations; attends training seminars or conferences. Job Requirement Series Labor Law Enforcement Officer I Bachelor's degree or higher which includes coursework in conducting studies, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and studying laws, rules, or regulations. Six months experience in conducting investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence, and documenting findings. Six months experience in resolving labor law or employment discrimination complaints. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Six months experience in narrative report writing. Labor Law Enforcement Officer II One year experience in conducting investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence, and documenting findings. Six months experience in resolving labor law or employment discrimination complaints. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Six months experience in narrative report writing. Labor Law Enforcement Officer III Three years experience in conducting investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence, and documenting findings. Three years experience in resolving labor law or employment discrimination complaints. Three years experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Two years experience in developing and conducting staff training. Two years experience in narrative report writing. Additional Posting Information The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview. Conditions of Hire Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County. This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms. Benefits To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Selection Process The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application on line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov. Accommodations Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or by visiting delawarerelay.com. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr