Lead Labor Compliance Analyst - AO

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•$86,634 - $142,947•Hybrid

About The Position

The City and County of Denver Auditor’s Office is seeking a Lead Labor Compliance Analyst. Under the direction of the Denver Labor Director and a Labor Compliance Supervisor, this position performs lead work over professional Labor Compliance Analysts and provides area or project management while conducting prevailing wage compliance audits for the Auditor’s Office. The work includes auditing contracts, payrolls, rates, and financial records; preparing case files; conducting field inspections and investigations; and reviewing employer practices and policies to identify and address potential violations of local, state, and federal wage and hour laws. The position is part of a collective bargaining unit. Auditor’s Office employees currently work a hybrid schedule, combining in-office attendance at either the Downtown Denver or Denver International Airport location with remote work. Employees must reside in Colorado, preferably within driving distance of the Denver metropolitan area. A computer and work-related software are provided; employees need a stable home internet connection for remote work. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies and remains open for applications until November 4, 2026. The position is listed as unlimited, with a salary range of $86,634 to $142,947 and target pay of $86,634 to $92,000, depending on experience and education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Accounting, or a related field.
Four years of professional experience in attorney, accountant, auditor, law enforcement, or community service and outreach work, or related duties involving investigations, legal research, or community/labor relations.
One year of appropriate experience may substitute for each required year of post-high-school education; additional appropriate education may substitute for the minimum experience requirement.
Must reside in Colorado.
Must have a stable home internet connection for remote work.
Must have valid work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the construction or trades industries.
Experience with LCP Tracker and/or Workday.
Interest in and/or familiarity with wage and hour laws.
Bilingual proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English.

Responsibilities

Develop or modify work plans, methods, and procedures; set work priorities and schedules to ensure adequate staff coverage; instruct employees; assign and distribute work; and review work for accuracy and completeness.
Resolve problems encountered by wage enforcement staff, respond orally to informal grievances, relay information to the supervisor, and document situations that may warrant disciplinary action.
Contribute to performance goals, document performance, provide feedback, and inform formal performance evaluations; ensure team goals are met.
Prepare investigation materials in anticipation of litigation or other dispute-resolution processes.
Train team members on Labor Compliance Analyst standards and requirements.
Serve as a resource on laws enforced by Denver Labor, including the Davis-Bacon Act, Denver Prevailing Wage Ordinance, Denver Minimum Wage Ordinance, Denver Civil Wage Theft Ordinance, Fair Labor Standards Act, Colorado Wage Act, and Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Audit and analyze contractor payrolls, policies, and practices to identify, investigate, and address potential violations of applicable laws.
Prepare project-specific correspondence for city agencies, city contractors, and the public.
Ensure compliance with federal and local prevailing wage rates for complex construction and maintenance contracts.
Audit financial records and payroll systems for proper reporting and documentation, including onsite investigations to verify work activities and worker classifications.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure wage-rate compliance, verify documents and licenses, present findings, and train contractors and subcontractors on prevailing wage regulations and compliance requirements.
Create contractor profiles in the records system to track invoices, payment requests, payroll and financial documents, contracts, previous violations, and business and personnel contacts.
Review and approve contract employee fringe benefits for compliance with prevailing wage requirements and consistency with wage reductions.
Review contracts to ensure rates comply with wage requirements and that records match work orders, invoices, and payroll records.
Hold payment requests or applications when there are prevailing wage violations or noncompliance; ensure prompt-payment guideline compliance; coordinate back-wage payments; and, as applicable, place holds on bond funds or project closeout until compliance is achieved.
Prepare routine and specialized reports on department tracking and contract status and performance.
Research and interpret changes to prevailing wage regulations, related federal legal cases, collective bargaining agreements, prompt-payment guidelines, and ordinances concerning contracts and debarment.
Assist with policy development and implementation and enforce changes affecting contracts.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.