Administrator Labor Law Enforcement

Recruitment #052218-MDDF04-600700

Summary Statement

This position oversees the Office of Labor Law Enforcement, which administers Delaware's prevailing wage, workplace fraud, child labor, wage and hour, minimum wage and other state labor laws. The position requires heavy contact with the business community and labor unions.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Plans and directs activities of the Labor Law Enforcement Section; plans and implements large scale enforcement operations; makes case referrals to Attorney Generals Office for legal action; establishes/revises policies, procedures, priorities, programs and strategies; prepares budget requests; delivers speeches and presentations; works with other states and national organizations to develop more effective enforcement programs; attends local, regional and national conferences in order to keep abreast of laws, regulations, and programs.
     
  • Serves as liaison with EEOC regarding funding for cases and the preparation and handling of cases.  Negotiates contract and administers the worksharing agreement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
     
  • Oversees the work of subordinate supervisors engaged in the enforcement of state labor standards, labor relations and civil rights laws; plans and conducts special training programs regarding the interpretation of new and/or revised labor laws, rules, regulations, Attorney General opinions, policies and procedures.
     
  • Participates in the preparation of the Division's budget and strategic plan.
     
  • Analyzes new or revised federal labor standard laws, labor relations laws and civil rights laws; legislation; drafts or amends state laws and develops or modifies program operations to implement changes; may testify before legislature; may hold public hearings as the Secretary of Labor's designee.
     
  • Establishes prevailing wage rates paid to employees on state funded construction projects.
     
  • Meets with Attorney General's Office to discuss more difficult interpretations of law and cases that have been referred; completes affidavits or testifies in state and federal courts regarding provisions of law and investigations conducted.
     
  • Plans and oversees the activities of the Governor's Council on Labor, Prevailing Wage Task Force and the Equal Employment Opportunity Review Board; provides advisory and administrative support for their activities.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Administrator, Labor Law Enforcement
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Six months experience in program administration such as overseeing and directing the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services; planning and establishing short and long range program goals and objectives. Providing advice to other agency organizational units through consultation.
  2. Three years experience in enforcing and determining compliance with labor or employment laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
  3. Six months experience in developing policies and procedures.
  4. Knowledge of operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.