WAGE AND HOUR INVESTIGATOR I (2024)

Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for Wage and Hour Investigator I withinthe Division of Labor and Industry, Employment Standards Unit.

As a member of the DLI team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical anddental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, andeven joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

This position will travel statewide for inspections.

The main purpose of this position is to enforce and increase voluntary compliance with Maryland protective labor andemployment laws which fall under the responsibility of the Department of Labor.

The responsibility of the Division of Labor and Industry Wage and Hour Investigator I is to:

Investigation: Conducts investigations and examinations by performing analysis and research to enhance labor lawcompliance in the state. Performs this function using established investigative discovery methods and evidentiaryanalysis of payroll, personnel policies, contracts, time records and other required documentation.

Evaluation: Evaluates and relates facts to compliance requirements, citing applicable labor laws and regulations, forthe purpose of employee empowerment, preventing violations, and public education. Performs this function throughdirect telephone contact with program constituents, responsive letter writing, faxing requested documentaryinformation, emails, and in person communications.

Adjudication: Adjudicates labor law violations after considering investigation results. Provides testimony during

hearings or trials regarding decisions. Enforces decisions by issuing citations, penalties, wage orders, final wage

orders, subpoenas, and other notices.

Outreach and Education: Provides consultation services to employers, employees, and other interested persons toimprove labor law compliance in the state. Performs this function through written and oral communication, grouppresentations, and collaboration with employers to establish labor law compliance programs.

Communication: Communicates with employers, employees, and other interested persons orally and in writing forthe purposes of collecting unpaid obligations, issuing enforcement documents, addressing inquiries, and providingconciliation services.

Report Writing: Prepares narrative reports detailing investigations and follow-up activities.

Sick and Safe

Implement and enforce the Maryland Health Working Families Act (due to its scope, complexity and protections,these complaints involve significantly investigative effort than typical wage cases. Additionally, these complaintsalso involve a wide variance of investigative techniques to obtain documents needed for accurate review includinganalyzing employer leave policies, and interviewing employers and employees in the field.)Investigates alleged sick leave complaints and negotiates agreements to sick leave complaints in the state.

Prevailing Wage

Performs site investigation, employee interview, employer conferences at construction sites; interviews and

photographs employees while working to determine compliance with the craft classifications listed in the PrevailingWage Law. Conducts pre-construction meetings where he/she interprets the laws and regulations. Looks at taxavoidance by employers using 1099 Independent Contractor status and misclassification. The investigator must issuea charge letter to the General Contractor/subcontractor and access the Liquidated Damages approximated for theviolation. Each investigator must maintain contact with the employees that have filed claims of underpayment.

WCPU

Conducts investigations and examinations by performing analysis and research to enhance labor law compliance inthe state. Performs this function using established investigative discovery methods and evidentiary analysis of

payroll, personnel policies, contracts, time records and other required documentation.

Other duties as assigned: Performs all other duties assigned

Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of ahigh school equivalency certificate.

Experience:Two years of general investigative work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional years of experience as stated above on a year-for-year basis for the requirededucation.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces militaryservice experience as a non-commissioned officer in theinspection, investigation, enforcement and compliance classifications inspection, investigation, enforcement andcompliance specialty codes in the wage and hour investigation field of work on a year-for-year basis for therequired experience.

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

Experience in governing wages or employment practices in human resources or investigations or management, non-payment of wages, and/or pay equity.

Report writing and investigative background experience.

Ability to speak and write fluent Spanish.

Experience reviewing, researching, and applying standards and regulation in a codified environment.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment.*Resumes are not acceptable and not considered in the selection process*

All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status.

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, You may submit via email tobrianna.freeman1@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

MDOL Office of Human Resources

Attn: Wage & Hour Investigator I (#23-002518-0002)BF

1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100

Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.