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Working Title: Labor Investigator Senior

Job Class: Labor Investigator Senior

Agency: Labor & Industry Dept

• Job ID : 77336

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/07/2024

• Closing Date : 06/20/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Dept of Labor & Industry / ESST Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift - 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 20% of the time

• Salary Range: $28.50 - $41.93 / hourly; $59,508 - $87,550 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position can be located in any of these DLI office locations –Mankato, St. Cloud, or St. Paul.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule which includes telework days and in office days at a DLI office building.

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry plays a critical role in achieving compliance with labor and employment laws that are applicable to Minnesota's workforce, including the Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act, the Minnesota Prevailing Wage Act, the Minnesota Child Labor Standards Act and other provisions of municipal, state and federal labor and employment laws.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to help prevent violations as well as pursue enforcement activity related to the Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act, the Minnesota Payment of Wages Act, the Minnesota Child Labor Standards Act, the Women’s Economic Security Act, Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time law, various anti-retaliation provisions, and other state labor and employment laws and rules.

Responsibilities include:

• Investigate violations and administer and enforce the provisions of the state’s labor standards laws, including: the Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act (MFLSA) (M.S. § 177), the Minnesota Payment of Wages Act (MPWA) & related wage and hour laws (M.S. § 181), the Minnesota Child Labor Standards Act (MCLSA) (M.S. § 181A), the Earned Sick and Safe Time law the Earned Sick and Safe Time law (M.S. §§ 181.9445 – 181.9448), the associated Administrative Rules issued by the Department (Minn. R. 5200) and federal and municipal laws establishing more protective pay rates than those established under state law.

• Participate in the development and implementation of the Department’s strategic compliance plans, with primary responsibility for the development and implementation of enforcement interventions. With limited guidance, this position shall initiate and conduct comprehensive investigations of employers in response to requests for assistance or as a part of strategic compliance plans. This position will also conduct mediations of disputes; respond to formal and informal complaints of possible violations of labor standards laws; perform worksite investigations; perform reviews of employment records and workplace policies; conduct complex civil investigations into violations of the MFLSA and MCLSA and related laws; prepare and issue written determinations of findings of fact that explain the results of investigations, including calculation of back wages and other redress for damages caused by violations of law; and determine the proper method to achieve future compliance. The position obtains testimony and physical evidence to support effective enforcement actions by the Division and prepares cases for contested case proceedings.

• Provide educational and informational services to employers, employees, and other stakeholders in Minnesota through professional verbal and written communications that are culturally appropriate, equitable and inclusive. Guidance related to the above-listed laws is provided in order to educate workers on their rights and gain compliance from employers.

• Provide Strategic Compliance Leads, Unit Supervisors, the Assistant Director, Director, and other Department officials with status updates on investigations and recommendations regarding industries or entities in need of strategic initiatives or additional educational/outreach resources.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience* that demonstrates the following:

*Experience includes internships, fellowships, volunteering, and work experience that are directly related to the job duties.

**Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associates degree may substitute for six months of experience.

• Experience with interviewing, fact gathering, or other evidence gathering, which may include applying this evidence to laws, regulations, policy, or procedures.

• Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to produce reports, memos, findings of fact, or other written work product; to preserve evidence and statements collected during investigations; and to respond to inquiries from and otherwise communicate with stakeholders.

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who may not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of State employment and labor laws, including the Minnesota Fair Labor Standards Act, Minnesota Prevailing Wage Law, the Minnesota Child Labor Standards Act, the Women's Economic Security Act, Minnesota's earned sick and safe time law, or other state employment and labor laws for which the Department of Labor and Industry is responsible or knowledge of comparable laws.

• Knowledge of the role and responsibilities of executive branch agencies and public enforcement authorities.

• Knowledge of public information dissemination practices and laws and regulations related to government data practices.

• Experience working in low- or lower- wage industries or working for organizations or other entities that serve those working in those industries.

• Language skills other than English (Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Karen or ASL).

Additional Requirements

It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.