Federal Govt: Wage and Hour Investigator (Russian or Polish/English)

Organization: Department of Labor

Website: DoL

Title: Wage and Hour Investigator 

Location: Westbury, NY

Salary: $53,500.00 - $69,545.00 annually, plus federal benefits. 

Description:
The incumbent observes and participates in a variety of applications of the provisions of the laws enforced by the Wage and Hour Division. Duties include the following:

-Receives basic training under a structured training program.

-Reviews available file material pertinent to cases assigned, performs necessary research, and seeks necessary guidance to become familiar with all aspects of the case. Demonstrates ability to understand, interpret and apply written material, much of which is technical or legal in nature.

-After limited training conducts moderately difficult investigations to develop information and evidence through such means as interviews, observations, and examination of business and payroll records.

-Gathers and analyzes facts obtained; identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations regarding the nature and extent of any violations that may be found. Accurately performs necessary mathematical computations, choosing appropriate mathematical technique, to determine amount of back wage liability.

- Negotiates for compliance and payment of back wages when authorized, or participates in such negotiations with the supervisor or a higher level investigator. Expresses information effectively to individuals or groups (including employers, legal representatives, union officials, etc.) of varied backgrounds, making clear and
convincing oral presentations to persuade others to accept recommendations, cooperate or change their behavior with people who are difficult, hostile, or confrontational.

-Prepares case investigation file, including written narrative reports and electronic forms for submission to the supervisor or higher level officials. Written material must use correct English grammar, punctuation and spelling, and must be succinct and organized and explain and document findings.

-Uses a computer on a regular basis to enter required data into the Wage and Hour Investigative Support and Reporting Database and for word processing functions. 

Qualifications:
Applicants must meet at least TWO of the following THREE specialized criteria requirements:

-General knowledge of Federal and/or State wage and hour labor laws, industrial occupations, wage scales, employment practices, or salary and wage administration practices or other criminal or civil law enforcement experience.

-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 or State wage hour labor laws pertaining to wages, hours of work, or
related conditions of employment. 

This position requires fluency in both the English and Russian or Polish languages. In order to qualify under this announcement, applicants must document their ability to read, write, and speak the Russian or Polish language on their resume. 

To Apply:  Apply Here by January 27, 2010.