Enter a job title or keyword

Labor Standards Analyst

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 32 - 32

Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Workforce Services is seeking a Labor Standards Analyst to investigate evaluate and issue written determinations through complex case analysis and independent adjudication of federal and state violations of civil rights laws and wage and hour laws. The incumbent will alleviate the burden on the Court System through informal and formal administrative procedures including alternative dispute resolution to resolve violations of State and Federal anti-discrimination and wage & hour laws. The incumbent will exercise considerable independent discretion and judgment within statutory limits.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:

Human Resource Contact:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

Advises claimants charging partiesthe public workforce centers attorneys employers and others concerning labor lawsunfair/illegal employment practices wage and hour laws and all other statutes enforced by Labor Standards.
Investigates and issues determinations on claims for wages.
Investigates and issues decisions on charges of employment discrimination. This includes legalanalysis based upon current case law.
Investigates and issues determinations on the Wyoming Labor Preference Act.
Conducts alternative dispute resolution conferences (fact finding/settlement conferences) with authority to negotiate settlements on wage claims and charges of employment discrimination.
Conducts site visits on charges of employment discrimination.
Prepares an investigative plan and issues requests for information to parties in a claim or charge.
Investigates complaints involving child labor violations issues findings and recommendationsfor compliance and possible referral to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Upon request of the Program Manager or the Division Administrator may investigate objectionsto a resident contractors certification and report findings back to the Program Manager orAdministrator.
Investigate the state prevailing wage act violations which mandate set wagesto be paid on state public works projects.
Provides training on employment law to the general public employer groups and employee groups.
Investigate discrimination charges draft discovery requests interview witnesses draft andnegotiate settlements request and draft subpoenas write determinations and conduct factfinding/settlement conferences.
Take complaints of wage and hour violations contact employers conduct on-site visits; adviseconsult assist and provide technical support to lawyers unions employers and employees to be paid on state public works projects.
Provides training on employment law to the general public employer groups and employee groups.
Investigate discrimination charges draft discovery requests interview witnesses draft andnegotiate settlements request and draft subpoenas write determinations and conduct factfinding/settlement conferences.
Take complaints of wage and hour violations contact employers conduct on-site visits; adviseconsult assist and provide technical support to lawyers unions employers and employees oncomplex labor laws.
Conduct legal research review analyze court decisions statutes regulations codes and rules and apply considerable judgment to fair employment and wage and hour cases.
Review employment policy handbooks upon employer request as assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to those with experience and knowledge of Employment Law and Human Resources Management.
Preference may be given to those with Mediation and Negotiation techniques and interpersonal communications are preferred.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of state and federal labor laws including wage and hour statutes Title VII ADA ADEA and EPA.
Knowledge of Labor Standards Program procedures and applicable rules and regulations.
Knowledge of laws practices principles and concepts regarding federal/state civil rights labor relations wage and hour equal pay age race sex discrimination disability discrimination family and medical leave plant closing and other labor laws.
Knowledge of public works contracts unions state preference and prevailing wage.
Knowledge of basic principles/practices of business accounting.
Knowledge of how to conduct audits of complex payroll records and other employer documents.
Knowledge of mediation and negotiation techniques and interpersonal communications.
Knowledge of the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Business)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Labor Standards)

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Labor Standards)

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position takes place in an average work environment.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
Former State of Wyoming employees who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.
Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

Click hereto view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resource Contact:

Required Experience:

Apply Now