Wage Enforcement Agent

 

The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this in an ever-changing environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy.  We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and the other agencies that serve them.  We ensure the supply of high-quality integrated services that serve the needs of our customers.

DOL's Wage and Workplace Standards is seeking to reclass one (1) DOL employee to a Wage Enforcement Agent in Wethersfield, CT. This position is accountable for investigating complaints concerning non-payment of wages, fringe benefits, prevailing rates, minimum wage and overtime violations.

This is a full-time, first shift position.

Questions about this position should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  Lauren Stabile, lauren.stabile@ct.gov, (860) 263-6690.

This position is competitive.

Please be advised this is a promotional opportunity for employees in the Department of Labor.  The selected employee will be promoted by reclassification in his or her position.  This is NOT A VACANCY and, therefore, merit system and reemployment rules do not apply.

Candidates selected for interview must provide the following at the time of interview:   

Last two performance appraisals.

Failure to provide the required documents or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process. 

In the Department of Labor this class is accountable for investigating complaints concerning non-payment of wages, fringe benefits, prevailing rates, minimum wage and overtime violations.

Receives complaints brought by employees against employers regarding non-payment of wages, irregular wages or deductions, non-payment of fringe benefits, severance and/or vacation and/or sick pay; determines validity of such complaints by correspondence or personal visits to parties concerned; holds formal and informal hearings in manner provided by law in order to effect equitable adjustments of claims; administers oaths to witnesses in disputed cases; presents cases before Small Claims Court; questions and cross examines witnesses; receives remittances from employers and turns them over to complainants; prepares cases for obtaining warrants from evidence secured in investigations; assists prosecutor in presenting case; testifies in court; keeps case records and conducts correspondence pertaining to work; makes recommendations for adjustments when discrepancies are found; monitors prevailing rates in trades throughout state; documents findings; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of relevant local, state and federal laws and regulations; considerable knowledge of payroll methods; knowledge of Connecticut industries and trades including construction field and duties of occupations involved; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable investigative ability; ability to analyze wage claim disputes and apply relevant provisions of local, state and federal labor laws to reach equitable adjustments.

Seven (7) years of experience in the enforcement of labor laws and regulations involving rates of pay, hours of work, conditions of employment and regulation of wages.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in business or public administration, finance or related fields may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
3. For State Employees one (1) year of experience as a Wage and Hour Investigator 2 may be substituted for the General Experience.

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.