Wage & Hour Labor Inspector (Labor & Safety Inspector)

Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Standards/Wage & Hour Division

Job Class Code: 7255
Grade: 23/Profesional & Technical Services
Salary: $49275.20 - $69139.20/Annually
Location: Augusta. Statewide travel required.

Opening Date: May 22 2025

Closing Date: June 15 2025

This is investigative and protective services work involving the inspection of Maine employers payroll and timekeeping systems to ensure compliance with wage and hour labor laws. Responsibilities include auditing payroll and time records; interviewing employees and employers to investigate and resolve complaints; consulting with employers; giving presentations to businesses and other groups; and enforcing regulations related to the employment of minors. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Audits and/or inspects employers payroll record keeping systems and the working conditions of minor employees to ensure employer is in compliance with applicable federal and state labor laws rules and regulations.
• Recommends issuance of citations and orders for violations of wage and hour labor laws.
• Interviews employers and employees to gather information regarding labor practices and complaints.
• Conducts consultations conferences and training programs to explain law standards review practices and recommend appropriate changes/improvements to operational procedures and/or provide information on labor laws.
• Coordinates services and activities with other departmental professional staff to ensure that labor law protections are enforced for all migrant and immigrant workers in Maine. Develops and implements caseload management strategies to manage assigned cases.
• Testifies as an expert witness in court to assist in the prosecution of labor law violations.
• Inspects State business establishments and field-based work sites to enforce labor laws and regulations and identify hazardous conditions for minors.
• Writes reports of inspections and investigations to document findings and other required information.

Skills or knowledge required:

• Knowledge of the state and federal laws rules and regulations regulating the employment of men women and minors.
• Knowledge of the State Minimum Wage and Payment of Wage laws.
• Knowledge of employment and business practices and record keeping requirements.
• Knowledge of labor law compliance enforcement procedures and laws.
• Knowledge of investigative methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of employment conditions hazards of various industries and businesses relating to youth employment.
• Ability to interpret and apply labor laws and child labor safety laws.
• Ability to ascertain facts reach logical conclusions and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to write reports of investigations and inspections.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations.

Minimum qualifications:

A combination of education training and/or experience in Business/Public Administration one of the Social Sciences or a related area AND demonstrated experience involving extensive public contact public speaking complaint investigation/resolution mediation or a directly related area.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Scott Cotnoir Director Wage & Hour Division or

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the Apply for this opening button along with uploading a cover letter current resume and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

If you require a paper application please download and print one here contact our office at . Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resumebefore the closing dateto Security & Employment Service Center 45 Commerce Drive Augusta ME 04330 or faxed to . Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included. Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) for MSEA or 18.09% for Confidential employees.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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