Wage and Hour Technician (07-4514)
Wage and Hour Technician (07-4514)
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Job Description
This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).
RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE
The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development Division of Labor Standards and Safety is recruiting for a
Wage-Hour Technician located in Juneau!
No Cover Letter Required!
This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 12.
What You Will Be Doing:
This position assists investigators by performing a variety of duties to ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws. The incumbent researches and applies knowledge of labor laws to audit on-line and hard copy payroll submissions for compliance processes contractor notices and payments prepares case files and conducts preliminary follow up enforcement actions as necessary. There is a great deal of interaction with the public as you explain wage and hour laws on the phone and in person and conduct monthly educational seminars.
Our Mission Values and Culture:
The mission of Labor Standards and Safety is to ensure safe and legal working conditions for employees. This position assists in the enforcement of Alaska labor laws to ensure that workers are lawfully compensated and safeguarded from unfair practices. The technician accomplishes this through the enforcement of minimum wage prevailing wage and overtime regulations child labor laws and public contract laws. As a technician you will provide critical support to the team as you provide basic information to the public and assist with program forms notarizing signatures and making referrals to investigators and other departments or agencies as needed.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
You will often have the first enforcement interaction encounter with either employer and employee providing you with the opportunity to uphold the standards of a safe and legal working environment for adults and children. A successful technician has the ability to become an investigator or embrace other advancements within the department.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
This job is located at 1111 West 8th Street Suite 302 Juneau Alaska. This position will conduct certified payroll audits create project files and handle documents related to payroll submissions. You will assist the public and work closely with the investigators and other departmental staff.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:- Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar punctuation and spelling; communicates information (for example facts ideas or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
- Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
- Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
- Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
- Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:
QualificationsA high school diploma or a GED certificate
AND
Six months of advanced clerical experience. This experience is met by service as an Administrative Clerk 3 Human Resource Assistant or Accounting Clerk 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.Substitution:
Six months of post secondary education from an accredited college (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of work experience) may substitute for the specific experience.Additional Required Information
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY**
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meetAlaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.
DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Applicants must possess a valid drivers license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW- A list of three (3) professional references one of which should be your most recent supervisor including name job title employer and current phone number(s).
- A copy of your last two (2) performance evaluations.
- A copy of your current valid Drivers License.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The States online recruitment system Workplace Alaska requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.
APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply page.Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. If youre experiencing problems attaching to your application or if you simply had forgotten you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.Transcripts must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment. If youre unable to attach to your application email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application also provide the employer name your job title dates of employment whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting see resume or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
BARGAINING UNIT
If you are acurrent state employee please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee you must mark that it does not apply to you.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
NOTICE
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the domains. For information on allowing emails from the domains visit the Lost Password Help page located at STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation auxiliary aides or services or alternative communication formats please call 1- or in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1- or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201 Juneau AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1- (toll free) or if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to:
For applicant password assistance please visit: InformationShatawn Lawrence
Project Assistant
Phone:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
