Labor Standards Compliance Officer Trainee WAGE AND Investigator Trainee

Introduction

Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for a Wage and Hour Investigator Trainee position within the Division of Labor and Industry, Wage and Labor 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 and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

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10946 Golden West Drive, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 (Baltimore County), 8403 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD and 7300 Calhoun Place, Rockville, MD 20855 (Montgomery County) Wage & Labor Standards is headquartered in Hunt Valley (Baltimore County) and maintains satellite offices in Silver Spring and Rockville, Maryland. If the selected candidate resides closer to Silver Spring or Rockville, the official duty station may be adjusted accordingly.

The purpose of this position is to participate in a structured training program to learn the principles, procedures, and techniques used to enforce Maryland wage and labor standards laws and regulations. The employee learns to assist with investigations, review employment records, gather information, and support case documentation under the guidance of Workplace Rights Enforcement Supervisors.

• Investigation:
  Learns to assist with investigations of employer practices to determine compliance with Maryland wage and labor standards laws. Assists with interviews, record reviews, workplace visits, and evidence gathering under close supervision.
• Evaluation:
  Learns to review payroll, personnel, and time records to identify potential violations. Assists with wage calculations and researching applicable laws and policies.
• Adjudication:
  Learns to prepare case documentation and investigative summaries under supervision. Assists with corrective action recommendations and case preparation for administrative proceedings.
• Outreach and
  
  Education:
  
  Learns to provide basic information on Maryland wage and labor standards laws to employers and employees. Assists with outreach activities and attends training to develop investigative knowledge and skills.
• Communication:
  Learns to communicate professionally with employers, employees, and other stakeholders to obtain information and respond to routine inquiries under supervision.
• Report Writing:
  Learns to prepare investigative notes, reports, and correspondence that accurately document interviews, record reviews, site visits, and other case activities. Assists with maintaining organized investigative files.
• Other Duties as Assigned:
  Performs all other duties assigned.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience:
  
  None.

• Ability to speak and write fluent Spanish.
• Experience reviewing and organizing information, identifying discrepancies and relevant details, and conducting basic research using laws, regulations, policies, and other reference materials.
• Experience communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, with employees, employers, coworkers, and other stakeholders.
• Experience maintaining accurate records, organizing information, preparing clear written documentation, and managing multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties that require operating 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 this classification 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 (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of unemployment over payment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your…