Employment Standards Investigator I

Duties

• Performs entry level inspections and investigations of employers and public works construction projects to ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws.
• Learns to accurately record reports such as the Report of Findings, Final Report, Notice of Violation to employer, and Weekly/Daily log.
• Keep division management apprised of case status and submit all records and reports to division management in a timely manner.
• Interviews employees and employers and substantiates complaints to determine if any violations of labor laws exist.
• When violations are found, holds discussions with employers and employees and attempts to reach amicable agreements for wages due and future compliance, as approved by division management.
• Follows up with employers on cases with settlement agreements to ensure compliance with the agreement.
• Attends meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required.

Qualifications

This position requires routine travel to and from the workstation, as it is crucial for conducting on-site audits and investigations. This travel component is integral to the role's responsibilities. The position could be called to inspect locations throughout Kentucky as needed. During initial training, the position will require overnight travel to Frankfort for several weeks.

The position offers a remote workstation based on the selected candidate’s home address in the following counties: Bourbon, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Jackson, Jessamine, Laurel, Lee, Madison, Montgomery, Owsley, Powell, and Rockcastle.

The successful candidate will be required to ensure the safeguarding and security of all confidential and sensitive information and will be required to complete trainings, sign acknowledgments, follow all policies, and adhere to all statutes and requirements pertaining to the safeguarding and security of confidential and sensitive information while employed and after employment ends.

Benefits

• Be provided with professional training paid for by the Cabinet.
• Have several health insurance packages available to you.
• Enjoy 11+ holidays a year.
• Receive monthly sick and annual leave accruals.
• Paid Time Off (Sick & Vacation) + Paid Holidays.
• Overtime and/or Compensatory Time.
• Affordable Health Insurance with Optional Health Reimbursement Account.
• Life Insurance.
• Retirement.
• Wellness Incentives Program.
• Training and Career Development Opportunities.
• Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K).
• Lots of Employee Discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail, travel, events, entertainment, services and education.