Labor Law Investigator - South Central Region

THE POSITION

Step into a meaningful role as a Labor Law Investigator with the Department of Labor and Industry, where your efforts will help ensure that workers across Pennsylvania and their rights are protected. This position offers you the chance to uphold important labor standards by utilizing your technical investigative or construction and trades experience while engaging directly with people, businesses, and communities. Apply now and take pride in upholding the rights of Pennsylvania's workers with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Labor Law Investigator, you will support the enforcement of Pennsylvania labor laws through investigations, education, and collaboration with workers and employers. This involves performing the following duties:

• Complaint Review: Examine incoming complaints and determine appropriate next steps
• Gather Evidence: Analyze payroll records, timecards, and related materials for compliance; conduct onsite inspections and interviews to verify potential violations
• Communication: Write letters to and facilitate conferences with claimants and employers to resolve issues
• Case Preparation: Prepare detailed reports, maintain case records and summaries, and testify as an expert witness in court when needed
• Public Education: Inform contractors, employees, officials, and the public about labor law requirements

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of technical investigative or construction and trades experience and a bachelor's degree; or
• Two years of technical investigative or construction and trades experience and an associate's degree in a field related to investigative or construction and trades work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess and maintain federally compliant identification such as a U.S. Passport, REAL ID, or Military ID. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.
• You must live in or be willing to move to the geographic region the Harrisburg District Office covers by date of hire. Expenses will not be paid. Counties Include: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York.
• You must demonstrate ability to adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor & Industry.
• You must demonstrate ability to work with professionalism, discretion, and good work ethic.
• You must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• You must show initiative and problem solving skill.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience in conducting investigations or working in construction and trades, business management, financial services, accounting, or conflict resolution
• An associate's degree or greater, in a field related to investigative work in construction and trades, business management, financial services, accounting, or conflict resolution
• Experience enforcing labor standards or labor and employment laws
• Experience testifying at administrative or court hearings

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misr