Wage and Hour Investigator (Recent Graduate)

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD). The position is responsible for conducting investigations of employers across all industries within the geographical boundaries of the assigned District Offices jurisdiction to ensure compliance with all of the laws that WHD is responsible for enforcing.

Duties

This is a developmental position with a full promotion level of GS-12. As a Wage and Hour Investigator at the grades GS-7 through the GS-11 you will receive on-the-job and other formal training related to the provisions of the laws enforced by the agency. You will develop human relations skills investigation and negotiation techniques. Under close observation/direction and with specific instructions you will perform the following duties (which is not an all-inclusive list) and as you progress the assignments will become more difficult and complex in preparation for the next grade level until you reach the GS-12 grade level.

As a Wage and Hour Investigator duties will consist of but not limited to the following:

• Gathers and analyzes facts obtained to determine status of compliance.
• Prepares case investigation files for submission to higher level staff.
• Conducts complete investigations involving familiar issues and situations to resolve a wide variety of minimum wage overtime child labor coverage exemption employment eligibility and other compliance issues in agriculture commercial industrial and other business establishments public institutions and domestic service in households.
• Provides routine information about services to customers.
• Resolves simple problems questions or complaints.
• Conducts interviews.
• Effectively handles situations involving tension or discomfort with people who are demonstrating hostility or distress.
• Obtains compliance and correction of minor violations and negotiate for payment of back wages within prescribed monetary limitations.
• Produces spreadsheets graphs memorandum and other documents for the purpose of communicating information.
• Prepares forms and narrative reports for submission to higher level staff.
• Composes clear and concise documents involving simple or routine investigations and complaints.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.

Qualifications

To qualify for GS-07 applicants must possess the experience and/or education as described below:

Specialized Experience: is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform the duties of the position successfully and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal Service which includes meeting at least TWO (2) of the following THREE (3) specialized criteria requirements:

• General knowledge of Federal wage and hour labor laws industrial occupations wage scales employment practices or salary and wage administration practices.
• Skill in analyzing written/verbal information and numerical data and making decisions on issues based on interviews records review reconstruction of missing or fraudulent records and applying legal or regulatory provisions precedents and principles to specific investigative matters.
• Skill in personal contacts requiring the ability to explain requirements or rights and obtain information and cooperation from people with diverse backgrounds and levels of understanding reconcile conflicting interests and persuade others to comply voluntarily with requirements.

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Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position such as: industrial relations personnel administration business administration labor economics law or other fields related to the position.

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Superior Academic Achievement (SAA): Completion of all the requirements for a bachelors degree (in any field). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Superior Academic Achievement is based on:

1. Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college university or major subdivision such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration based on completed courses; OR
2. Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on your official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR
3. Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies.

Click here to learn more about SAA.

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: In describing your experience please be clear and specific. We will not make any assumptions regarding your experience.

Education

If you wish to use your education as a basis for meeting the minimum qualification requirements you must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution demonstrating that you meet the qualifying education. If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation necessary to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualification requirements based on education as described in this announcement your application will be deemed incomplete and you will receive no further consideration for this vacancy.

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Additional information

Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements.

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers improve working conditions expand high-quality employment opportunities and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

As a condition of employment all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities systems information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

This position is inside the NCFLL bargaining unit.

For more information click Career Ladder Promotion Information

For more information click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.

Based on agency needs additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.

The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click for more information on Pay Leave and Workforce Flexibilities.

The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agencys complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act such as law enforcement or national security positions.

All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.