WAGE AND HOUR INVESTIGATOR I

The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Division of Labor and Industry is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Wage and Hour Investigator I for the Prevailing Wage Unit. This is a position specific recruitment and the certified eligible list created will be used to fill this position or function only,   Persons interested in future positions will need to re-apply at that time.

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Baltimore City

The main purpose of this position is to ensure compliance with the Prevailing Wage Lsw and the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council standards by conducting field investigations on construction sites and auditing payroll records. This position calls for the analysis of fact and the application of relevant laws to determine coverage, assure compliance and assess amounts of wages, Liquidated Damages owed to employees and the owner (State of Maryland).

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

Experience: Two years of general investigative work. Note: Additional years of experience as stated above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

One year of the required experience must have involved criminal investigations.

PERFERRED: Training associated with evaluation of behavior dynamics is desired.

Employees in these classes may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Employees in these classes may be required to have daily use of a motor vehicle while on official State business. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.

All candidates are subject to a background check against records maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (DLLR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to DLLR/DUI as a result of an unemployment insurance overpayment and/or fraud.  Any upaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment. 

Successful candidates will be placed on the certified eligible list categorized as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified.  Candidates will remain on the list for a period of one year and will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection.  Hiring units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application.  Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience and addressing the specific qualifications shown above.

All applicants must provide sufficient information to show they meet the  the minimum and selective qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning the qualifications including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received no later than the close of business on the closing date.  Information received after this date will not be considered.

Resumes are not accepted and will not be considered.  Do not write "See Attached" or "See Resume" on your application.  It will be disqualified.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD 214) for Veterans’ Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans’ Credit will be approved.  Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of eligibility for Veterans’ Credit. 

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  However, if you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. 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 addendum may be mailed to:

DLLR Office of Human Resources
Attn: 14-002518-001 / Phyllis Collins
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Room. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay 

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of DLLR 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.