Labor Compliance Investigator

About the role

This is labor protection investigative work receiving and responding to informational inquiries, conducting compliance investigations, delivering written findings, and issuing violations when applicable under the law related to wage and benefits in the City of Philadelphia Department of Labor. Employees in this class address internal relations regarding benefits and wage compliance with City departments and external businesses. Employees support outreach and communication efforts to stakeholders to ensure compliance with Philadelphia Labor Ordinances. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to informational inquiries
• Conduct compliance investigations
• Deliver written findings
• Issue violations when applicable under wage and benefits law
• Address internal relations regarding benefits and wage compliance with City departments and external businesses
• Support outreach and communication efforts to stakeholders to ensure compliance with Philadelphia Labor Ordinances

Requirements

Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.

Education: Completion of a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three years of experience in investigations, labor relations, labor organizing, providing legal assistance, paralegal support, or case management experience which has included responsibility for conducting research and writing reports or drafting legal documents. Additional experience may substitute for the education on a year‑for‑year basis. Completion of a master’s degree or juris doctor degree may substitute for two years of the required experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined acceptable by the Office of Human Resources is also acceptable.

Benefits

The City of Philadelphia offers a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. The work you do here matters to millions (Impact). Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? (Growth). Find a career