Supervisory Wage and Hour Specialist

You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Supervisory Wage and Hour Specialist, as described below. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal Service. This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR). In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience below, the applicant must also meet the IOR in order to be found qualified. Must Possess at least TWO of the following THREE specialized criteria requirements: General knowledge of Federal wage and hour labor laws, industrial occupations, wage scales, employment practices, or salary and wage administration practices. Skill in analyzing written/verbal information and numerical data and making decisions on issues based on interviews, records review, reconstruction of missing or fraudulent records and applying legal or regulatory provisions, precedents, and principles to specific investigative matters. Skill in personal contacts requiring the ability to explain requirements or rights and obtain information and cooperation from people with diverse backgrounds and levels of understanding, reconcile conflicting interests, and persuade others to comply voluntarily with requirements. In addition to the criteria specified above applicants must have knowledge of and ability to apply the provisions of Federal wage and hour labor laws pertaining to wages, hours of work, or related conditions of employment. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Developing, interpreting, or applying policies, procedures, and operating standards in determining compliance for an organization or government-based program. Conducting interviews and providing information about laws and/or regulations. Industrial personnel or salary and wage administration or responsible work in a certified public accounting firm. Analyzing or applying labor legislation. Reviewing and evaluating operations and procedures through analysis, audits, or surveillance inspections. Federal, State, or self-regulatory agency work involving obtaining compliance with appropriate program requirements. In addition to the criteria specified above applicants must have have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience for the GS-13 includes at least 4 out of the 6 below specialized experience statements: Experience with complex investigations including working directly with the Solicitor's office on litigation cases. Experience with the statutes enforced by the Wage and Hour Division. Ability to prepare comprehensive well written reports and briefings for senior level executives. Analyze complex regulations and apply them to case work to make decisions on how to proceed. Negotiating and assisting others to negotiate resolutions with businesses being investigated by Wage and Hour. Ability to mediate differences and resolve internal and external disputes between parties. NOTE: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

As a GS-13 Supervisory Wage and Hour Specialist, duties will consist of, but are not limited to the following: Assisting the Director of enforcement in coordinating the development of integrated plans, local policies, guidelines, systems, and procedures for Wage and Hour enforcement program activities in the region. Evaluates the overall impact and effectiveness of assigned Wage and Hour enforcement programs in the region in meeting the needs of national program goals. Evaluating the appropriateness of cases for litigation, or administrative hearing action, evaluates all aspects of the case, ensures that all findings are supported by testimony and other exhibit material, and determines whether further investment of WHD and SOL. As the Deputy Director of Enforcement, serves as the focal point to identify and resolve Wage and Hour District Offices enforcement issues in the programmatic, technical, and procedural areas. Responsible for providing constructive feedback to the District Offices regarding their accomplishment and/or deficiencies concerning annual operational plans to ensure that regional goals are met. Ensure the goals and policies are met within the organization supervised and that individual performance as a supervisor and member of the management team fully supports these goals and policies. Assists the Director of Enforcement with the enforcement activities of the District Offices in the WHD Region that area responsible for conducting investigations of businesses to ensure compliance with all the laws that WHD is responsible for enforcing. Serves as a liaison between these District Offices and the Offices of the U.S. DOL's Solicitor (SOL), while also assists in planning, developing, and actively participating in an aggressive public relations, information, and educational program regarding enforcement activities and targeted industry initiatives within the Region. Ensure that goals and policies are met within the organization supervised and that individual performance as a supervisor and member of the management team fully supports these goals and policies. Applies the WHD policies and practices personally and ensures that all members of the staff do the same. Maintaining liaison with local, State, Federal and other public officials as well as speaking before and holding training seminars with industry employers, trade associations, labor organizations, and special Interest public groups for purposes of providing technical information concerning the requirements, interpretations and application of the laws enforced by WHD.