Labor Law Enforcement Specialist - Maui

Responsibilities

This class represents the entry, trainee level. The work involves receiving formal and on‑the‑job training in State and related federal and county labor laws, rules and regulations, investigational techniques and methods and orientation relating to the objectives, policies and procedures of the program. Specific and detailed instructions are provided for performance of simple and routine tasks, and work is closely reviewed and evaluated for following directions, completeness and attainment of training objectives.

Legal Authorization To Work:
The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Education Requirement:
Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university. Excess work experience in a responsible administrative, professional, or analytical role that provided knowledge, skills, and abilities comparable to those acquired in four years of study may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

Progressive professional work experience which involved the application of labor laws and rules as a primary function in performing investigations, enforcing and promoting compliance with state laws and rules pertaining to wage and hour; wages and hours of employees on public works; payment of wages and other compensation; family leave; and child labor.

Quality of

Experience:

The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Valid Type 3 driver’s license to perform compliance audits.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program eligibility for those who have made 120 qualifying payments while employed.

The State of Hawaiʻi complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Veterans preference and other equal opportunity considerations are provided in accordance with state law.

Applicants are encouraged to submit applications promptly. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will use electronic mail to notify applicants about the status of their applications. The position is open until 15 applications are received.