Labor Law Enforcement Spec II

Job Description

Announcement type: Open to current employees of the department.

Nature of Work
This is moderately complex technical work involved in the investigation and enforcement of the Wage and Hour Law, Child Labor Law, and other labor standards. Employees in this class perform the full range of complex labor law investigation and enforcement work under closer supervision.

Illustrative Examples of Work
Conducts a variety of investigations to determine compliance with the Wage and Hour Law, Child Labor Law and other labor regulations. Receives cases for investigation; reviews previous case history of the employer involved; contacts employers, employees, and others to explain the purpose of the investigation and to secure their cooperation in obtaining pertinent information. Reviews and investigates wage claim complaints; observes work operations; analyzes job, interviews employers and employees and others; determines employment agreements entered between employers and employees and their implications; determines extent of coverage and exemptions; computes amount of back wages owed by reconstruction of records if necessary; and analyzes information obtained to detect violations. Negotiates with employers and employees and resolves differences; conducts closing conferences with employers to explain nature of violations and recommends corrective action; and secures agreements for future compliance. Prepares and makes reports and recommendations based on investigation findings and maintains records. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Knowledge of the Wage and Hour Law, Child Labor Law and other labor rules and regulations. Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of interviewing and investigation. Ability to interpret and apply labor laws, rules, regulations and other labor law enforcement guidelines. Ability to enforce laws and regulations with tact, firmness and impartiality. Ability to gather, compile and analyze facts and recommend solutions to labor law investigation enforcement problems. Ability to make decisions in accordance with appropriate laws, regulations and program guidelines. Ability to work effectively with the public and employees. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports. Skill In the safe operation of a motor vehicle.

Minimum Experience and Training
A) One year of experience as a Labor Law Enforcement Specialist I or equivalent work and graduation from high school;
B) Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the minimum knowledge, abilities and skills

Minimum Education
All new employment in the service of the government of Guam shall have, as a reasonable measure of job performance, minimum requirement of a high school diploma or a successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test or any equivalent of a general education high school program, apprenticeship program or successful completion of a certification program, from a recognized, accredited or certified vocational technical institution, in a specialized field required for the job, pursuant to Public Law 29-113.

Necessary Special Qualifications
A) Possession of a valid driver's license.