LABOR Conciliator - Cook

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6589.00/mo;
Full Range $6,589.00 - $9,541.00/mo.
Job Type: Salaried.
Category: Full Time.
County: Sangamon;
Cook.

Union Position: This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre‑tax programs – Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)

The Labor Conciliator positions are located in Chicago, IL. As a Labor Conciliator, you will assist citizens in recovering unpaid wages as required by the various laws enforced by the Department. This unique opportunity offers an exceptional benefit package that includes health insurance, including eye care and dental, Deferred Compensation, life insurance, and retirement. If you are interested in helping your fellow citizens recoup the wages they are owed, are interested in helping achieve our mission, and possess the qualifications listed below, we invite you to apply for this position.

• Independently investigates, reviews, and settles complaints and alleged violations of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, and the Employee Classification Act.
• Prepares report of findings and recommendations related to investigations conducted under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, and the Employee Classification Act.
• Investigates, researches, mediates and settles complaints and alleged violations of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), whistle blower protections under the Environmental Protection Act and the Child Care Act, VESSA, PRRA and other IDOL Labor Laws and related statutes.
• Record/Enter investigation/case progress in case management tool log program.
• Travels to represent the agency at various governmental, educational, business and workforce related meetings.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, or equivalent work experience specifically in areas of workplace standards such as monitoring compliance with public construction, occupational safety, or other workplace protection standards; ensuring adherence to wage and hour, leave, or equal pay regulations; overseeing other statutory labor requirements.

• Two (2) years of experience working with federal and/or state labor laws such as the Prevailing Wage Act.
• Two (2) years of experience conducting complaint investigations.
• Two (2) years of experience preparing comprehensive reports with recommendations.
• Intermediate proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and case management tools such as Microsoft SharePoint.
• Two (2) years of experience negotiating and mediating issues between…