[Hiring] Employment Standards Investigator I @Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

Role Description

The Division of Wages and Hours is seeking an Employment Standards Investigator I in the Wage and Hour Branch. This position will perform entry-level duties in the investigation of business establishments and public works construction projects to ensure compliance with Kentucky and Federal Labor laws.

This position will have access to confidential and sensitive information. The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgments, follow all policies, and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.

Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Under direct supervision, performs entry level inspections and investigations of employers and public works construction projects to ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws such as but not limited to: wage and hour, child labor violations, recordkeeping and exemption of coverage.
• Learns to accurately record reports such as but not limited to: the Report of Findings, Final Report, Notice of Violation to employer, and weekly or daily log. Keep division management apprised of case status and submit all records and reports to division management in a timely manner.
• With guidance, interviews employees and employers and substantiate complaints and determine if any violations of labor laws exist. When violations are found, hold discussion with employers and employees and when possible come to an amicable agreement for wages due and for future compliance, as approved by division management.
• Follows up with employers on cases with settlement agreements to ensure compliance with the agreement.
• Attends meetings, seminars and training sessions as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Requirements

• NONE
• Experience in the inspection, auditing, or analysis of accounting, financial, or payroll records or in a math related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits

• Be rewarded with a fulfilling and challenging career
• Have promotional opportunities as you progress through your career
• A 37.5-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
• Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
• Overtime and compensatory time
• Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
• Life insurance
• Retirement
• Wellness incentives program
• Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
• Employee discounts on electronics; health and wellness; retail; travel, events and entertainment; and services and education