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2/18/2023 (7:00 PM EST)

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Employment Standards Investigator I

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Workplace Standards

Location

Location Varies

This position will primarily serve Rowan, Elliott, Carter, Morgan, Bath, Menifee, Powell, Wolfe, Montgomery, Breathitt, Magoffin, Johnson, Lawrence, Boyd, Greenup, Lewis, Robertson, Fleming and Eastern Kentucky. This position will be expected to serve other areas of the state when necessary.

Description

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet’s mission is to keep employees of the Commonwealth safe at their jobs, to have a highly skilled and committed workforce, and to ensure compliance with workplace standards and laws, provide benefits to injured workers and the unemployed as they seek new employment. Take advantage of this opportunity to join our team, make a career for yourself, and take pleasure in making a difference in Kentucky!

The Department of Workplace Standards is seeking an Employment Standards Investigator I in the Division of Wages & Hours for the Rowan County area. This position will perform entry level work in the investigations of business establishments and public works construction projects to assure compliance with Kentucky and federal labor laws and investigates complaints against Kentucky employers pertaining to state and federal labor laws, and performs other duties as required.

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

• Under direct supervision, performs entry level inspections/investigations of employers and public work 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.
• Accurately record reports such as but not limited to: the Report of Findings, Final Report, Notice of Violation to employer, and Weekly/Daily Log. Keep division management apprised of case status and submit all records and reports to division management in a timely manner.
• Interview 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.
• Follow up with employers on cases with settlement agreements to ensure compliance with the agreement.
• Attends meetings, seminars and training sessions as required.

When you join our team, you will:

• Be rewarded with a fulfilling and challenging career
• Have promotional opportunities as you progress through your career
• Have several health, dental and vision insurance packages available to you
• Be provided a basic life insurance package at no cost to you
• A 37.50 hour work week (with occasional overtime required)
• Paid time off (Sick & Vacation) Paid Holidays
• State Retirement and optional Deferred Compensation program
• Wellness Incentives Program
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts on electronics, health & wellness, retail, travel/events/entertainment, and services/education

The Labor Cabinet participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. The Labor Cabinet will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that the Labor Cabinet has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting. Occasional travel will be required to perform inspections of business records and establishments.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Duane Hammons at kenneth.hammons@ky.gov .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D