Investigator Senior

Job Class:
Investigator Senior

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Limited/temporary
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/10/2026
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: PERB
• Division/Unit: PERB Administrative Staff
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep
• End Date: 12 months from start date
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  No

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Limited/temporary
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Data Posted: 09/10/2026
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: PERB
• Division/Unit: PERB Administrative Staff
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep
• End Date: 12 months from start date
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  No

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position exists to investigate public sector unfair labor practices (ULP) under the Public Employment Labor Relations Act (PELRA, Minn. Stat.

• 179A.01 – 179A.60).

This position manages complex cases and serves as a point of contact for parties, Board members, and staff on issues related to PELRA and unfair labor practice charges. This temporary position works closely with the PERB Executive Director/General Counsel, Board members, and other Investigators to analyze and interpret statutes, recommend actions, as well as develop and implement Board policy and decisions in the areas of ULP cases.

This position will
1) manage and conduct complex ULP charge investigations;
2) respond to inquiries related to filing a ULP charge and technical assistance; and
3) support overall agency neutrality, effectiveness, and results. PERB stakeholders include public sector unions and their representatives, public sector employers and their representatives, public sector employees, members of the labor relations community, public officials, and members of the public.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, onsite attendance will be required for team members or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy for details.

• Three years of experience performing legal analysis, investigations, or closely related experience in the labor relations field.
• Strong research skills, written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail to support PERB decision making and effectiveness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Teams, and Excel.
• Organizational and project management skills sufficient to manage several investigations and inquiries at various stages.
• Knowledge and experience with legal research and tools necessary to conduct complex investigations including skills to effectively communicate and elicit information from parties.
• Ability to identify legally relevant facts and apply relevant law to facts.
• Skills to provide prompt, complete, and accurate information to parties and other stakeholders in person, on the phone, and through e-mail or other written correspondence.

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with labor relations as an attorney, union/employee representative, or HR/employer representative.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with PELRA or the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
• Knowledge and/or experience working with Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
• Experience with case management software/systems.

Successful applicants must pass a criminal…