Labor Law Enforcement Officer I-II

Recruitment #112320-MDDF01-600700

Summary Statement

Incumbent in this class is responsible for conducting civil rights work requiring the application of state and federal employment discrimination laws, regulations, and EEOC enforcement guidance. This position will support the Department's mission to eradicate illegal workplace discrimination through investigation, mediation, and educational outreach.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

  1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Labor Relations, Human Resource Management, Legal Studies or related field.
  2. Six months experience in providing employment practice activities related to discrimination and sexual harassment and ensuring compliance with applicable State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies or procedures.

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.
  • Investigate and resolve less complex complaints and enforce various state labor standards and civil rights laws.
     
  • Advise employers, employees, attorneys and other interested parties of the applicability and interpretation of the various laws; provides information to the general public regarding labor standards and civil rights laws, regulations and filing procedures.
     
  • Gathers, examines and interprets data such as payroll, medical and other records to determine amount due; collect wages and benefits.
     
  • Participates in annual prevailing wage survey of contractors; provides prevailing wage determinations to governmental entities, contractors, architects, contracting agencies and others requesting information.
     
  • Prepares case summaries, reports and correspondence in less complex cases.  Maintains records of complaints received and disposition of cases.
     
  • Keeps abreast of changes in the law, new interpretations; attend training seminars, conferences.

Job Requirement Series

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

  • Bachelors degree or higher which includes coursework in conducting studies, descriptive statistics, inferential statistics and studying laws, rules, or regulations.

          OR

  1. Six months experience in conducting investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
  2. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
  3. Six months experience in narrative report writing.

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

  1. One year experience in conducting investigations which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
  2. Six months experience in resolving labor law or employment discrimination complaints.
  3. Six months experience in interpreting labor or employment laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
  4. Six months experience in narrative report writing.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

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 statejobs.delaware.gov.

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.