L&I Industrial Relations Agent 2 (Spanish Bilingual)

State of Washington•Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Keep Washington safe and working as an Industrial Relations Agent 2. In this role, you’ll investigate routine prevailing wage complaints and violations of prevailing wage laws on Public Works projects in accordance with RCW 39.04: Public Works and RCW 39.12: prevailing Wages on Public Works and Chapter 296-127 WAC: Prevailing Wage, under the Fraud Prevention and Labor Standard Division, Prevailing Wage Program. This position is bilingual and will provide verbal and written interpretation and translation services for Spanish speaking customers.

Requirements

A combined total of five (5) years of education and/or experience, to be used in any combination of education, and/or experience.
The ability to read, write and communicate in both English and Spanish.
Our top candidate will be required to pass a bilingual exam.
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
A valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business (for positions requiring travel).
Possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
Able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of the I-9 form on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of: Laws governing all phases of labor relations, general policies, principles and practices of labor and management.
Knowledge of: State wage laws and related federal laws and regulations.
Knowledge of: Contracts and related labor relations; ability to apply such knowledge to mediation, arbitration and resolution.
Knowledge of: Principles, standards and techniques of personal investigations.
Knowledge of: Rules of evidence, auditing, accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
Ability to: Interpret complex laws, rules and regulations.
Ability to: Analyze issues involving wage disputes and formulate suggestions for compromise and settlement of disputes.
Ability to: Prepare written documents.
Ability to: Organize facts, arguments and conclusions in clear and logical sequence.
Ability to: Gather, preserve and present material, relevant and pertinent evidence.
Ability to: Exercise mature judgment in wide variety of public contact.
Travel infrequently, possibly for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Investigate routine prevailing wage complaints and violations of prevailing wage laws on Public Works projects.
Provide verbal and written interpretation and translation services for Spanish speaking customers.
Communication with employer and employee via phone, email, in person, and letters to resolve prevailing wage disputes.
Determination of validity in prevailing wage complaints by applying rules and regulations promulgated under the Public Works statutes.
Review contracts between public agencies, contractors, and subcontractors.
Review and audit of payroll records to determine unlawful payment of wages.
File liens with public agencies.
Negotiate restitution of wages.
Recommend Notices of Violation.