DLL LABOR STANDARDS INVESTIGATOR

Date: Feb 7, 2025

Req ID: 47049

Location:

Fayetteville, AR, US, 72701

Category: DIVISION OF LABOR

Anticipated Starting Salary: 36,155.00

Position Number: 22093962
County: Washington
Posting End Date: 02/21/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: 36,155.00

The Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing (ADLL) is dedicated to ensuring fair and safe labor practices, fostering economic growth, and protecting the welfare of workers and businesses across the state. ADLL is committed to supporting those affected by job displacement by connecting them with resources, training programs, and initiatives that empower them to thrive in evolving industries and contribute meaningfully to Arkansas’s workforce. ADLL will uphold rigorous standards, promote education and compliance, and strive for continuous improvement in all areas of labor and licensing regulation to enhance the well-being of Arkansas’s workforce and economy.

Position Information

Class Code: X122C

Grade: GS06

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00

Summary

The Labor Standards Investigator is responsible for inspecting payroll and time records of businesses to ensure compliance with wage and hour, minimum wage, overtime, and child labor laws. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Functions

Examines payroll and time records through routine and complaint investigations to ensure that employees are paid minimum wage and overtime and the employer is in compliance with child labor laws. Interviews employees to gather additional documentation and to answer minimum wage and overtime questions. Computes back wages for violations; conducts a closing conference with business management to discuss violations and necessary corrective action; answers questions concerning minimum wage, overtime and child labor laws. Surveys general contractors and sub-contractors for wage rates and compiles data by project and classification; computes prevailing wage rates. Conducts routine and complaint investigations of state, city, or county funded construction projects to ensure compliance with prevailing wage rates and overtime laws. Inspects private employment agencies for proper licensure; compares agency placement fees with published fee schedule; may administer manager/counselor license tests. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Frequent travel within an assigned area and exposure to weather elements and construction sites is required. Occasional climbing of ladders and or stairs at construction sites is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of state and federal wage and hour, child labor, private employment, and prevailing wage laws and regulations. Knowledge of general business practices and procedures. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and record keeping practices. Ability to conduct on-site inspections and investigations. Ability to compute basic mathematical formulas. Ability to prepare and present oral and written information and reports. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in general business, business administration, accounting, labor management, human resources, or a related field; plus one year of experience in payroll and / or employment law. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.