Wage & Hour Investigator Jobs

Division of Labor Standards / Wage & Hour Section
Annual Salary: $42,109
Why You Will Love This Position
The Division of Labor Standards is looking for a reliable applicant with knowledge in Prevailing Wage, Child Labor and Minimum Wage law. This individual must possess the ability to confidently contact public and private entities to advise them of the requirements and provisions of wage and hour statutes. They must be well organized, pay attention to detail, possess interpersonal skills, and manage work independently within the scope of assigned duties. We are looking for an applicant who enjoys working in a team environment, can maintain positive working relationships, and conducts duties with courtesy and respect. Someone who accepts and implements feedback with a positive attitude, who is willing to assist team members, accept additional assignments, and maintain a healthy attendance balance.
What You Will Do

• Receives Child Labor Law Complaints and performs compliance checks of employer establishment expeditiously. Prepares and submits investigative reports for supervisory review.
• Receives Minimum Wage complaints from Supervisor, contacts complainant and employer to establish most efficient means to resolve complaint. Requests relevant documents necessary to complete a thorough investigation. Prepares and submits investigative reports to Supervisor for review. Coordinates complaint investigations and related enforcement activities with other state and federal agencies
• Receives Prevailing wage complaints from Supervisor, contacts Public Body to advise of complaint and to determine the scope of the project.
• Answers questions via phone regarding Prevailing Wage, Child Labor and Minimum Wage law from public bodies, private entities and citizens. Contacts public and private entities to advise them of the requirements and provisions of wage and hour statutes.

Qualifications
All you need for success:

• Four or more years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping, business administration, construction, criminal justice/law enforcement, elementary/secondary education, social work, professional licensing administration, regulated industry, government, or closely related experience, and possession of a high school diploma or equivalency.

OR

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Construction Management, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, Social Work, or closely related fields of study.

Desired Attributes

• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, and possess customer service skills.
• Ability to accept and implement feedback and maintain a healthy attendance balance.

More Reasons To Love This Position
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
If you have questions about this position, please contact:Brittney Rollins at 573-751-6558 or [email protected]
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.