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WAGE AND HOUR INVESTIGATOR II

Limited to current Division of Labor and Industry Employees

Recruitment #14-002519-001

Introduction

The 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 II.  Current vacancies are in the Prevailing Wage Unit.  The eligible list created from this recruitment will be used for one year to fill current and future vacancies.  All candidates interested in positions in this classification should apply at this time.

This is an internal recruitment limited to current permanent and contractual employees of the Division of Labor and Industry.

GRADE

12

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City

Main Purpose of Job

Wage and Hour Investigator II is the full performance level of investigative work reviewing employment practices for the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.  Job duties include:  Enforces compliance of the Maryland Prevailing Wage procurement laws by conducting field investigations, company interviews, employee interviews, background checks, UI data search for tax compliance, audits of certified payroll reports for underpayment of wages and bonafide fringe, establish that fringe benefit payments are contributed to a bonafide fringe plan, call any third party benefit provider requesting records, confirm with the banking industry that benefits are paid and secured for the employees, investigate underpayment wage and fringe claims filed by employees, investigate misclassification by interviewing, taking pictures, reviewing apprenticeship standards for a clear definition of craft jurisdiction and follow through with recovering any monies due to employees by issuing a demand letter to General Contractor/subcontractor, assist with survey to establish annual required wage and fringe rate paid to employee. Prepare cases for the Attorney General's office to prosecute, prepare his/her testimony and prepare his/her witnesses. Conduct pre-construction meetings (outreach) with General/subcontractors on all assigned projects by giving an overvoew of the laws and regulations that govern Prevailing Wage jobsites.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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

Experience: Four years of general investigative work. For the II level, two years of the experience must have involved investigations for compliance to laws and regulations governing wages and/or employment practices.

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

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Limited to current permanent and contractual employees in the Division of Labor and Industry.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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 files 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 unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

Successful candidates will be placed on the 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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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 minimum and selective qualifications (if applicable) 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.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

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.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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. 

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 addendums may be mailed to:

DLLR Office of Human Resources
Attn: 14-002519-001
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 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. 




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