WAGE & HOUR INVESTIGATOR I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • New Bedford, MA

3d • $67,058 - $97,988 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney General's Fair Labor Division (FLD) investigates and enforces Massachusetts wage and hour laws and other fair labor standards. This position is primarily responsible for investigating violations of labor standards under M.G.L. Chapter 149, M.G.L Chapter 151, and related regulations and statutes. The role involves conducting interviews, writing reports, responding to inquiries, performing site visits, testifying at hearings, supporting enforcement actions, and conducting payroll audits.

Requirements

• At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or technical experience in inspection or investigatory work or in the regulation or enforcement of wage and hour laws, or any equivalent combination of the required experience and applicable substitutions.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator's license.

Nice To Haves

• Professional, technical experience and/or investigatory work in labor standards.
• A bachelor's degree.
• Prior knowledge of construction and building trades and/or immigrant communities.
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with various computer-based law enforcement tools.
• Commitment to working in the public interest who can build rapport with people from different ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to interact effectively and convey information.
• Ability to adjust to changing situations and priorities and be comfortable spending significant portions of each day on the telephone and on virtual platforms.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information, exercise sound judgment, recognize problems in daily work activities and bring solutions to address them.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, communicate effectively, and gather information through observing and questioning individuals and by examining records and documents.
• Ability to work successfully independently, as well as part of a team, and to perform the required work under deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve.
• Interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese or other language fluency is desirable.
• An associate's degree with a major in a related discipline may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• A bachelor's degree with a major in a related discipline may be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate violations of labor standards under M.G.L. Chapter 149, M.G.L Chapter 151 and other related regulations and statutes.
• Conduct interviews concerning complaints of wage violations; write reports; respond to inquiries from employees, employers, and their representatives regarding applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
• Conduct site visits.
• Testify at civil and criminal hearings and before the grand jury.
• Support the enforcement of wage, hour, child labor, and prevailing wage and other related work, as required.
• Conduct payroll audits and analyze financial records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree