Supervisory Wage and Hour Investigator
What you'd do
This position is located in a Wage and Hour District Office, and carries the organizational title of a Wage and Hour District Director. The purpose of the position is to develop and direct Wage and Hour program operations, which have multi-million dollar budgets, throughout an assigned district office geographical jurisdiction, and often beyond that district office jurisdiction. This position is outside the bargaining unit.
Major duties
As a GS-14 Supervisory Wage and Hour Investigator, duties will consist of, but are not limited to the following: Directs and evaluates priorities with investigations and enforcement efforts within the District Office. Provides guidance, assistance and training to investigative and administrative personnel within the District Office. Assigns work to subordinate staff making sure that goals are met and priorities are set. Identifies potential disciplinary actions, performance recognition and training needs for staff. Liaises with the public for public relations, media information, education and enforcement programs at the District level. Conducts speeches, seminars, and panel discussions with elected officials, professional employer and/or employee representatives and organizations (attorneys, accountants, union representatives etc.). Organizes and coordinates program activities within the District Office with other federal, state and local agencies within and outside of the Department of Labor. Develops and directs assigned Wage and Hour program operations within the District and assigned Field and Area Offices, or other geographical jurisdictions(s). Oversees legality of issues related to potential litigations cases. Analyzes and interprets procedures, rules and policies relating to personnel activities including but not limited to hiring, terminating and reassigning of staff. Exercises supervision over all of the Assistant District Directors. Formulates and administers the district office budget.
What you need to qualify
You must meet the Basic Requirements listed in the Education Requirements section and the Specialized Experience to qualify for Supervisory Wage and Hour Investigator, as described below. This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR). In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience below, the applicant must also meet the IOR in order to be found qualified.Must Possess at least TWO of the following THREE 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. In addition to the criteria specified above applicants must have knowledge of and ability to apply the provisions of Federal wage and hour labor laws pertaining to wages, hours of work, or related conditions of employment. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Developing, interpreting, or applying policies, procedures, and operating standards in determining compliance for an organization or government-based program. Conducting interviews and providing information about laws and/or regulations. Industrial personnel or salary and wage administration or responsible work in a certified public accounting firm. Analyzing or applying labor legislation. Reviewing and evaluating operations and procedures through analysis, audits, or surveillance inspections. Federal, State, or self-regulatory agency work involving obtaining compliance with appropriate program requirements. In addition to the criteria specified above applicants must have have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) 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. Examples of qualifying specialized experience for GS-14 includes: Developing, interpreting, or applying policies, procedures, and operating standards in determining compliance for an organization or government-based program. Conducting interviews and providing information about laws and/or regulations. Industrial personnel or salary and wage administration or responsible work in a certified public accounting firm. Analyzing or applying labor legislation. Reviewing and evaluating operations and procedures through analysis, audits, or surveillance inspections. Federal, State, or self-regulatory agency work involving obtaining compliance with appropriate program requirements. -AND- Applying state and Federal employment laws, regulations, guidelines, and legal precedents related to hiring practices, equal employment opportunity, and wage and hour restrictions. Applying laws, rules, regulations, case laws, principles, and practices to negotiate and administer labor agreements. Performing public information and public relations duties by speaking before employers, labor, and civic groups as well as radio, television and on-line media. -AND- Supervisory/Managerial Qualities - Candidates must also demonstrate in their work experience that they possess at least three of the qualities listed below to successfully supervise/manage: Supervising/managing employees which includes evaluating performance, providing feedback, creating and managing workflow, and providing technical and administrative direction. Implementing plans/projects. Developing a strategic or operating plan for an organization. Preparing and presenting briefings/speeches to high-level personnel. Developing and analyzing programs, policies and legislative proposals. NOTE: In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make any assumptions regarding your experience.
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