Wage and Inspector - York

Position: Wage and Hour Inspector - York
If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State..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 not related to workplace safety and health inspections. If you are passionate about fairness and interested in a career with opportunities for growth and advancement while serving the public, please submit a cover letter and your resume when you apply.

Onboarding and training for this position 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

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; and Contribute new ideas to ever-evolving labor standards enforcement efforts.

Knowledge, Sills, and Abilities:

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.

Computer

Skills:

Wage and Hour Inspectors regularly use…