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NEOGOV · 14 hours ago

Pay Transparency Compliance Investigator I

Statewide, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$4,906/mo - $5,884.75/mo

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado's Department of Labor and Employment, which works to connect workers with jobs and ensure fair labor practices. They are seeking a Compliance Investigator I who will conduct investigations related to the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, analyzing evidence and determining labor law violations.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations of alleged violations of Part 2 of EPEWA, which concerns notifying employees of available job opportunities and disclosing compensation and other information in job postings

Investigate complaints involving information included on or excluded from job applications

Gather and analyze evidence from workers, employers, and publicly available job postings or applications to determine whether a labor law violation occurred

Write a decision ordering employers to pay any wages, penalties, fines, and other applicable relief if a violation is found

Answer questions, verbally and in writing, from the public about the labor laws the Division enforces

Meet benchmarks and expectations presented upon hire during and after training

Maintain a neutral third party role in investigating claims, assuring all parties a fair opportunity to be heard

Produce decisions efficiently to meet the Division’s claim closure requirements and assure that parties to disputes receive prompt decisions

Write quality determinations that explain their decisions to all parties, which would be upheld if any party appeals

Participate in Division outreach, policy, and rulemaking efforts if performing successfully

Qualification

Labor law investigationsWriting decisionsInterpreting statutesCommunicationCritical thinkingCustomer focusTransparencyAccountabilityBilingual fluencyResearch skillsTeam collaborationProblem solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

Five (5) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position (please review the job description section above), performing either: investigations; research and/or writing that is on a specific law or policy, or at the graduate school level; teaching; training; and/or outreach on complex subject matter

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to five (5) years

Must be a Colorado resident at time of application

You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process

Communication: Comfortable articulating complex information to a wide audience in writing and verbally, and can do so effectively and in a timely manner

Critical Thinking: Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Takes initiative in identifying existing and potential challenges. Confidently considers solutions and presents options

Transparency and Accountability: Embraces government transparency and accountability to the program, the team, and the general public

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Is able to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information, and use sound reasoning to arrive at decisions

Customer and Team Focused: Approaches work with a collaborative, customer-centered mindset. Driving Results: Ability to meet organizational goals as well as customer expectations. Ability to coordinate several competing priorities within strict time constraints and ensure effective performance

Preferred

Labor law investigations experience

Experience writing important decisions, especially involving facts being applied to rules

Experience in interpreting and applying statutes, rules, and regulations

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Experience performing duties similar to those assigned to the position as a classified State of Colorado employee