Labor Law Investigation Supervisor

Full Job Description

Are you confident in leading investigations that require critical thinking and precision?

If so, consider starting a new chapter in your career with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry as a Labor Law Investigator District Office Supervisor.

This position allows you to utilize your knowledge of PA labor laws and regulations to oversee investigations of the Minimum Wage Act, Child Labor Act, and Prevailing Wage Act.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to upholding labor laws across the Commonwealth, take advantage of this opportunity to make a difference!

Requirements

As a Labor Law Investigator District Office Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and supervising investigators as they enforce state labor laws.

Work involves conducting inspections and investigations, resolving disputes, and initiating prosecution against employers for violations which cannot be corrected through the administrative process.

You will be given the opportunity to utilize your extensive knowledge of labor laws to educate employers, organizations, and public officials regarding labor law requirements as well as recent legal decisions that may affect the application of these laws.

Additional responsibilities include handling complaints, reviewing case log reports, and facilitating staff meetings.

Join the PA Department of Labor & Industry, Bureau of Labor Law Compliance Philadelphia Regional Office to help us protect workers’ rights!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Philadelphia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Labor Law Investigator; (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four 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
• Three years 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 live in or be willing to relocate to one of the counties of primary assignment: Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia.
• You must demonstrate ability to adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor and Industry.
• You must demonstrate ability to work with professionalism, discretion and good work ethic.
• You must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• You must show initiative and problem solving skills.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience enforcing labor standards or labor and employment laws

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.