Wage and Hour Specialist

You must meet the Basic Requirements listed in the Education Requirements section and the Specialized Experience to qualify for 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 GS-13 includes: 1. Planning, coordinating, and /or conducting compliance activities and analysis for a complex enforcement program. 2. Assessing agency programs, practices, and/or policies to coordinate and/or integrate career training/development programs. 3. Coordinating with other organizations, or parts of the organization, to manage cross-regional projects, monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes. 4. Providing technical assistance/oversight to stakeholder inquiries received through a virtual regional call center.

As a Wage and Hour Specialist, duties will consist of, but are not limited to the following: Reviewing sensitive and confidential investigation case files from the district offices to ensure conformance with established regulations, policies and priorities. Explaining and presenting potential litigation cases to the Regional Solicitor. Identifying potential litigation cases and works closely with representatives of the Solicitor's Office in building the most effective case where litigation is involved. Providing technical oversight for national and regional initiatives with responsibility for planning and assigning work, coordinating and monitoring investigative and research activities, and identifying and resolving logistical and technical issues that arise. Managing a systematic process to monitor and recommend training requirements as well as conduct individual or group training where the need is observed. Coordinating program activities with related activities of other Department of Labor, State, and Federal agencies, in regard to contributions to defined benefit plans, concurrent investigations conducted by state or criminal enforcement agencies, etc. Conducting the full range and scope of investigative analysis of sensitive and confidential matters in assigned program areas which involves coordinating efforts and a leadership role where enforcement covers multiple District Offices and/or Regions.