Wage and Inspector - Presque Isle

Department of Labor

Opening Date: June 26, 2026

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 23 / Professional/Technical Services

Job Class Code: 7255

Salary: $49,275.20 - $69,139.20 annually

Location: Presque Isle

Do you believe in fairness and want to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives? The Maine Department of Labor and its Bureau of Labor Standards are seeking motivated individuals to join the Wage and Hour Division as Wage and Hour Inspectors. In this role you will help ensure that workers across Maine are treated fairly by educating employers and enforcing state labor laws related to child labor, minimum wage, overtime, rest breaks, payroll records, and other workplace standards.

This position focuses on wage and hour law enforcement and education and is not related to workplace safety and health inspections.

Onboarding and training will occur at the Department of Labor office in Augusta. Once training is complete, at management’s discretion you will be dispatched on assignments from your home office and occasionally report to the Augusta office.

• Get out into the community to educate employers and workers about Maine’s labor laws and requirements
• Visit employers to conduct workplace inspections as part of our Strategic Enforcement Initiative, focusing on industries where labor violations are most common
• Provide information and resources to help workers and employers resolve problems
• Engage in conflict resolution to quickly address complaints involving final pay, paystubs, breaks, and similar issues
• Dig into investigations of systemic or pervasive labor violations by interviewing people, auditing records, and collecting evidence to determine what happened and how to resolve it
• Use technology to support your work in innovative ways
• Collaborate with partners in local communities, the Maine Department of Labor, other state agencies, and the U.S. Department of Labor
• Contribute new ideas to ever‑evolving labor standards enforcement efforts

• Communication
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  Communicate with people in person, on the phone, and in writing. Must interview people from diverse backgrounds, share information one‑to‑one and in group settings, testify in agency and court hearings, and tailor spoken communication to varied audiences. Strong writing skills are essential.
• Conflict Resolution
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  De‑escalate conflict and help resolve workers’ complaints. Experience handling conflict in a neutral, professional, and solution‑oriented manner.
• Critical Thinking
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  Collect and review evidence objectively, evaluate evidence, draw logical conclusions, and make sound recommendations regarding potential citations.
• Collaboration
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  Build and maintain effective working relationships with community and government partners in a hybrid work environment.
• Computer Skills
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  Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), manage documentation in an electronic case management system, and perform accurate mathematical calculations using Excel.
• Coordination
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  Manage dynamic caseloads and multiple deadlines while working independently and collaboratively; organize and prioritize work, seek assistance when needed, and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

A combination of education, training, or experience in Business/Public Administration, one of the Social Sciences, or a related area AND demonstrated experience involving extensive public contact, public speaking, complaint investigation/resolution, mediation, or a directly related area.

• Interviewing
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  Experience interviewing people in a variety of contexts such as journalism, human resources, insurance claims, law enforcement, or similar work that involves gathering and assessing information through conversation.
• Auditing
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  Experience auditing or reviewing financial, timekeeping, or other technical records to identify discrepancies or ensure compliance.
• Customer Service
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  Experience providing services to the public in retail, tourism, health care, public service, volunteerism, or other customer‑focused environments.
• Curiosity
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  Analytical mindset to approach inspections and investigations…