L&I Industrial Relations Agent 4
State of Washington
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L&I Industrial Relations Agent 2
State of Washington
Dept. of Labor & Industries
Location
Washington, 98504
Salary
$55,836 - $75,108
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
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Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves educating employers and workers about Washington's fair labor laws, especially protections against sexual harassment for isolated workers like janitors, while investigating complaints and ensuring compliance through inspections and outreach.
You'll collect data from contractors, resolve disputes between employees and employers, and collaborate with other agencies to promote safe working conditions.
It's a great fit for someone detail-oriented with experience in labor rights, investigations, and public education who wants to make a direct impact on workplace fairness.
Key Requirements
- Experience in labor law compliance, investigations, or dispute resolution
- Knowledge of Washington state employment standards, particularly RCW 49.60.515 on sexual harassment policies
- Skills in data collection, analysis, and public reporting from contractors
- Ability to conduct independent compliance inspections and complaint screenings
- Strong communication for outreach, training, education, and legislative activities
- Experience negotiating settlements, mediating disputes, and preparing cases for litigation
- Collaboration with government agencies, legal offices, and internal teams
Full Job Description
Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability
Job Highlights
As our Industrial Relations Agent 2 you will have direct impact on fulfilling the “Working” component of the mission by providing education, outreach, consultation, and enforcing compliance with the statutes listed below.
This work elevates awareness and understanding of Washington’s fair labor requirements, processes, and obligations for both employers and employees.
In this role you will assist in managing the development and implementation of RCW 49.60.515 for the Employment Standards Program.
You will also respond to complaints to investigate the sexual harassment and assault policy requirements for certain isolated workers, and other requirements as outlined in the statute.
Requirements
Some of what you’ll do:
- Facilitate the collection of the following data from property service contractors.
- The date of adoption of the sexual harassment policy required in RCW49.60.515(1)(a)
- The number of managers, supervisors, and employees trained as required by RCW 49.60.515(1)(b)
- The physical address of the work location or locations at which janitorial services are provided by workers of the property services contractor, and for each location: (A) The total number of workers or contractors of the property services contractor who perform janitorial services; and (B) the total hours worked.
- Ensure the data collected above is available to the public upon request, as required by the law.
- Screen and investigate complaints from customers who believe they were denied their rights under RCW 49.60.515.
- Work independently to conduct programmed compliance inspections and investigations.
- Determine whether or not an employee or applicant was denied any of the protected rights under RCW 49.60.
- Identify and analyze issues in dispute, recommend solutions, and negotiate settlement or otherwise mediate and resolve disputes between employers and employees.
- Prepare case files for litigation and testify in judicial proceedings.
- Work closely with DOSH, IT, and other programs to ensure all department requirements are met under RCW 49.60.515.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on the requirements of RCW 49.60.515.
- Work closely with Attorney General’s office to interpret the law.
- Work closely with management officials of state, federal, city, and county agencies and political subdivisions regarding projects or programs related to State of Washington Employment Standards and Labor Laws.
- Write and edit publications, reports, pamphlets, or newsletters for internal and external distribution.
- Work with communication staff in the development and distribution of media campaigns, social media activities, and marketing materials.
- Legislative Activities
- Assists in writing rules and policies regarding RCW 49.60.515.
- Represents the department at legislative hearings (if required)
Conduct outreach, education, and training to the public about the requirements of RCW 49.60.515 and other Employment Standards requirements.Upon request or assignment, speak before any group of interested people concerning issues related to RCW 49.60.515.
Proactively seek out additional opportunities to provide education and outreach.
Qualifications
Required:
- A combined 5 years’ experience in labor/employment relations and regulations; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree; AND
- One year of experience in labor/employment relations and regulations; collection of revenue/taxes from employers/businesses; criminal and administrative investigations; audit of employer financial records; interpretation and explanation of rules and regulations regarding employment law, wages and hours, and child labor laws; or related experience.
OR
an Associate's degree AND 3 years or more of experience.
Additional qualifying experience will substitute for education at the rate of one year of experience for one year of education.
AND
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Desired:
Knowledge of laws governing all phases of labor relations, general policies, principles, and practices; of labor and management; state wage and hour laws and regulations; contracts and related labor relations; ability to apply such knowledge to mediation, arbitration, and resolution; principles, standards, and techniques of personal investigations; rules of evidence, auditing, accounting, and bookkeeping procedures.
Understanding of interaction between federal and state statutory schemes concerning employment standards.
Ability to interpret complex laws, rules, and regulations; analyze issues involving wage disputes and formulate suggestions for compromise and settlement of disputes; prepare written documents; organize facts, arguments, and conclusions in clear and logical sequence; gather, preserve, and present material, relevant and pertinent evidence; exercise mature judgement in a wide variety of public contact.
Ability to testify at legislative hearings, prepare bill analysis, and complete fiscal notes. Ability to testify in court proceedings.
Ability to communicate and present complex information in clear, concise, and logical sequence; gather, preserve, and present material, relevant and pertinent evidence; exercise mature judgment in a wide variety of public contacts.
Ability to organize and complete special projects; direct the work activity of staff during specialized and complex investigations; prioritize staff workload, monitor workload output; provide on-the-job training; compile complex reports.
Interpret complex laws, rules, and regulations, analyze issues involving wage disputes and formulate suggestions for compromise and settlement of disputes.
Experience investigating complaints or auditing employment records.
Additional Information
Things You Need To Know
To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.
State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.
At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
For this position, telework is permitted full time. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.
For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.
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Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position.
Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
- A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
- A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.
Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter.
If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.
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Background Check Notice
Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other information
- For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
- This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
- Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9.
The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
Did You Know?
Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters.
We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission.
Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge.
It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.
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For more Information
If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Haleigh Missildine (she/her/hers).
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