Wage and Hour Specialist

Applicants must meet time-in-grade (52 weeks at the GS-12 grade level), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days, if applicable), and qualifications requirements within 30 days, 10/14/2024, of the closing date of this announcement to be eligible for consideration. You must meet the Occupational Requirements listed below and the Specialized Experience to qualify for Wage and Hour Specialist. 1.) Applicants must meet at least two of the following three specialized criteria requirements: General knowledge of Federal wage and hour labor laws, industrial occupations, wage scales, employment practices, or salary and wage administration practices. Skill in analyzing written/verbal information and numerical data and making decisions on issues based on interviews, records review, reconstruction of missing or fraudulent records and applying legal or regulatory provisions, precedents, and principles to specific investigative matters. Skill in personal contacts requiring the ability to explain requirements or rights and obtain information and cooperation from people with diverse backgrounds and levels of understanding, reconcile conflicting interests, and persuade others to comply voluntarily with requirements. 2.) In addition to the criteria specified above, applicants must have knowledge of and ability to apply the provisions of Federal wage and hour labor laws pertaining to wages, hours of work, or related conditions of employment. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Developing, interpreting, or applying policies, procedures, and operating standards in determining compliance for an organization or government-based program. Conducting interviews and providing information about laws and/or regulations. Industrial personnel or salary and wage administration or responsible work in a certified public accounting firm. Analyzing or applying labor legislation. Reviewing and evaluating operations and procedures through analysis, audits, or surveillance inspections. Federal, State, or self-regulatory agency work involving obtaining compliance with appropriate program requirements. -AND- 3.) In addition to meeting the 1849 occupational requirement and the specialized criteria requirement listed above. Applicants must also possess one-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, (i.e., GS-12 for a GS-13) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is the experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. For this position, specialized experience is defined as having knowledge and experience in Federal Wage and Hour laws, Investigative analysis and case development, Inter-agency coordination and compliance as well as training and providing technical oversight. Knowledge of and ability to apply provisions of Federal wage and hour laws enforced by the Wage and Hour Division (WHO), including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBRA), and the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), among others. Experience coordinating program activities with other Department of Labor, state, and federal agencies, and conducting enforcement actions that involve multiple district offices and regions. Experience conducting investigative analysis of sensitive and confidential matters, securing evidence, fixing responsibility for violations, and preparing cases for civil or criminal litigation in coordination with the Solicitor’s Office. Experience providing technical oversight and guidance on case development, investigative techniques, and the interpretation of statutes and regulations, including conducting specialized training for investigators. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Helpful resources for creating a federal resume – USAJobs Help Center and USAJobs Resume Writing.
This position is located within the Department of Labor (DOL), Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Midwest Region. As the Wage and Hour Specialist (Regional Enforcement Coordinator), you will be responsible for overseeing the enforcement of one or more Acts governed by the WHD enforcement program. Serving as the principal specialist and advisor to Regional and District management, you will provide guidance on sensitive and confidential matters related to compliance with these Acts.