Wage and Inspector - York

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: York

Do you believe in fairness and want to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Are you looking to join a team dedicated to helping people while working for an organization that values public service, collaboration, innovation, and employee wellness? 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 is focused on wage and hour law enforcement and education and is not related to workplace safety and health inspections. Upon training you may be dispatched from your home office and occasionally report to the Augusta office.

As a Wage and Hour Inspector, you will:

• 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: Wage and Hour Inspectors communicate with people in person, on the phone, and in writing. The successful applicant must be able to interview people from diverse backgrounds, share information one-on-one and in group settings, testify in agency and court hearings, and tailor spoken communication to varied audiences. Strong writing skills are essential, including the ability to write clearly and in plain language across different formats such as emails, letters, and reports.

Conflict Resolution: Wage and Hour Inspectors must de-escalate conflict and help resolve workers’ complaints. The successful applicant must have experience handling conflict in a neutral, professional, and solution-oriented manner.

Critical Thinking: Wage and Hour Inspectors collect and review evidence to determine whether a labor violation occurred. The successful applicant must be able to assess facts objectively, evaluate evidence, draw logical conclusions, and make sound recommendations regarding potential citations.

Collaboration: Wage and Hour Inspectors work as part of a team and rely on strong relationships with community and government partners. The successful applicant must demonstrate a proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, particularly in a hybrid work environment.

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Skills:

Wage and Hour Inspectors regularly use computers, tablets, and smartphones. The successful applicant must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word; experienced in managing and documenting work in an electronic case management system (in legal, health care, social services, or similar settings); and skilled at performing accurate mathematical calculations from complex information using Excel and related tools.

Coordination: Wage and Hour Inspectors manage dynamic caseloads and multiple deadlines while working both independently and collaboratively. The successful applicant must be able to organize and prioritize work, manage competing demands, seek assistance when needed, and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.

A combination of education, training, and/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: The preferred candidate will have experience interviewing people in a variety of contexts. This experience may come from fields such as journalism, human resources, insurance claims, law enforcement, or similar work that involves gathering and assessing information through conversation.

Auditing: The preferred candidate will have experience auditing or reviewing financial, timekeeping, or other technical records to identify…