Job Description

Agency

Dept of Labor

Division

Standards Inspections Division

Job Classification Title

Wage And Hour Investigator I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC08

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Labor is charged by statute with promoting the health safety and general well-being of the workers in the state. The laws and programs the Department administers affect every worker in the state. The Department is organized into three primary divisions which carry out the Departments principle regulatory enforcement and promotional programs and the administrative operations. The three primary divisions have divisions bureaus and offices under each which carry out the specific and specialized portions of the NCDOL mission. The Department employs approximately 385 employees. To learn more about the NC Department of Labor please visit our website at of Work

The Investigator I is responsible for achieving compliance of the Wage and Hour Act E-Verify Act Controlled Substance Examination Regulation Act Expunction of Records Act Private Personnel Service Act and Job Listing Service Act by employers. Investigations are conducted either in office and or on-site at the business location. Driving both a state and or privately owned vehicle is required; therefore so is a current valid driver license. All investigations shall include audits of time and payroll records employment policies and practices relating to payment of promised wages jobs and hours worked for minors and other procedural compliance with E-Verify CSERA Expunction and PPS/JLS Acts. Investigators shall interview employers employees or other witnesses to verify the accuracy of records policies and other information obtained during an investigation. The investigator will make decisions as to compliance or violations; compute wages when due negotiating for back wages due and ensuing violations are corrected. Investigators shall prepare a computer-generated report that explains the findings in each case. This report shall include supporting witness statements and other documentary evidence. If back wages or penalties are not paid; the investigator will work with a supervisor the Legal Affairs Division and the Attorney Generals Office to litigate the case as applicable. Investigator(s) shall act as a consultant to employers employees and other citizens to assist in the voluntary compliance with the various laws. The Investigator shall develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of state and federal wage as they pertain and hour laws and regulations and a general knowledge of the scope and function of other agencies enforcing employment-related laws. The Investigator I shall make oral presentations to the general public when requested on applicable laws as assigned and shall perform other duties not covered that are directed orally or in writing by those within the management structure.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

****This position will close at 11:59 pm the night before the job end date****

Wage & Hour Investigator I NC 08

Recruitment Range: $39244.00 - $58673.00

• Thorough knowledge of labor and employment laws directly affecting the Bureaus legislative mandates particularly the Wage and Hour Act Medical Payment Law Controlled Substance Examination Regulation Act Private Personnel Services Act the Job Listing Services Act E-Verify Act and Expunction of Criminal Records law.

• Thorough knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act related federal regulations and court opinions and methods procedures and practices used in the investigation of alleged violations.

• Considerable knowledge of administrative and judicial procedures in state and federal jurisdictions.

• Ability to plan direct and coordinate cases using case management and time planning.

• A high degree of accuracy and consistency is involved in this position. This requires the ability to understand and communicate all aspects of the statutes and laws enforced by the Bureau to employers and the general public.

The employee is responsible for rendering decisions regarding interpretation to and compliance with applicable laws mentioned. a. Complaint Investigations dealing with employees pay and/or the health and safety of minors must be accurate timely and concise in order to protect the workers and the employers. b. Investigator must be up to date on the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act and Administrative Codes. These laws and codes also include the Youth Employment addition the Investigator must be current on the Fair Labor Standards Act (Federal Wage and Hour laws) and the Youth Employment regulations for hazardous and prohibited occupations that go with it. c. Errors in compliance enforcement or assessment of back wages or penalties or mishandling of a case may lead to wrongful termination of an employee and/or substantial loss of wages or overpayment of by an employer to an employee.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.
Bachelor s degree in business accounting or law enforcement from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in work that provides considerable understanding of wage and hour laws or work involving the application of advanced investigative techniques including two years of experience as a Wage and Hour Investigator I; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management prefers candidates that are fluent in speaking and writing in Spanish.

Supplemental and Contact Information
To apply for this position please click APPLY link above.
SEE ATTACHED RESUME WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION. To receive credit all experience must be included in the work history sections. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
Persons eligible for veteran preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.

NCDOL uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range or recruitment range is posted the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies knowledge skills and abilities internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the most highly qualified applicants.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact:

NC Department of Labor
Human Resources Division
Kyla Virden

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in business accounting or law enforcement from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in work that provides considerable understanding of wage and hour laws or work involving the application of advanced investigative techniques auditing case management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Kyla Starr Virden

Recruiter Email:

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Night shift

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