Employment Standards Investigator I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

15d

About The Position

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet advances education, workforce development, and economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. The Cabinet provides education and training programs, employment and reemployment services, unemployment insurance, and disability determination services to help Kentuckians gain skills, find work, and maintain economic stability. It partners with education providers, workforce boards, and employers to align training with labor market needs and oversees labor programs that promote fair and safe workplaces. The Division of Wages and Hours is seeking an Employment Standards Investigator I in the Wage and Hour Branch. This position will perform beginning-level duties in the investigations of business establishments and public works construction projects to assure 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.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, performs entry-level inspections and investigations of routine complaints involving 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/Daily Log. Keeps division management apprised of case status and submits 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, holds 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.
Follow up with employers on cases with settlement agreements to ensure compliance with the agreement.
Attends meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.

Benefits

Be rewarded with a fulfilling and challenging career
Have promotional opportunities as you progress through your career
Be provided with professional training paid for by the Cabinet
Have several health insurance packages available to you
Be provided a basic life insurance package at no cost to you
Enjoy 11+ holidays a year
Receive monthly sick and annual leave accruals
A 37.50-hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
Paid Time Off (Sick & Vacation) + Paid Holidays
Overtime and/or Compensatory Time
Affordable Health Insurance with Optional Health Reimbursement Account
Life Insurance
Retirement
Wellness Incentives Program
Training and Career Development Opportunities
Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
Lots of Employee Discounts on electronics, health & wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment, and services/education