New York State Department of Labor · 4 days ago
Investigative Officer 1/Trainee (Public Work Wage) - Buffalo (NY HELPS)
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$51K/yr - $76K/yr
1+ years expThe New York State Department of Labor is seeking an Investigative Officer 1/Trainee to enforce labor laws related to public work wages. The role involves gathering information, inspecting payroll records, and investigating allegations of underpayments and falsified payrolls.
ConsultingGovernment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Enforce the provisions of Articles 8, 8A, and 9 of the New York State Labor Law which requires that the prevailing wage rate be paid to workers on public work construction project
Gather information used in setting the prevailing rates
Inspect payroll records to determine compliance with the law
Investigate to determine the proper classification of work
Inspect jobs to ascertain if the proper rate has been paid
Investigate allegations of underpayments, kickbacks, and falsified payrolls
Prepare and give testimony in Administrative Hearings and/or a Court of Law for criminal infractions of Articles 8, 8A, and 9
Qualification
Required
Four years of qualifying experience or investigative experience; OR an Associate's degree and two years of qualifying experience or investigative experience; OR a Bachelor's degree or higher
Five years of qualifying experience or investigative experience; OR an Associate's degree and three years of qualifying experience or investigative experience; OR a Bachelor's degree or higher and one year of qualifying experience or investigative experience
The Required Number Of Years Of Experience Must Be In Administration Of One Or More Of The Following Specific Area(s): Comprehensive on-site construction project management; Labor and prevailing wage rate record-keeping, and auditing; Payroll administration for a construction business; Human resources administration for a construction business; Labor relations/union contract administration; Commercial and industrial project budgeting, and estimating; Construction accounting; Technical project inspection, and evaluation; Regulatory construction-oriented MWBE compliance; Work site safety compliance/reporting; or OSHA coordination
The Required Number Of Years Of Experience Must Be In a Combination Of Administration Of One Or More Of The Specific Areas Identified Above And Experience In One Or More Of The Following: Architecture; Landscape architecture/design; Drafting; Surveying; or Construction trade experience: Boilermaker, Carpenter, Electrician, Elevator Mechanic/Construction, Ironworker, Mason, Operating Engineer, Painter, Roofer, Sheetmetal Worker, Heavy Equipment Operator, Welder, Concrete Finisher, Plumber, or HVAC Technician
Directs construction activities and coordinates the efforts of project resources including but not limited to labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors
Manages the day-to-day activities of the construction operation, documentation of activities on a daily basis, including compliance with project safety requirements and time and cost schedule
Communicates effectively with management, client, property manager, and construction team
Confers with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
Gathering and securing information and evidence from a variety of sources through independent, non-structured activities including the preparation and submission of detailed narrative reports describing the method of gathering the evidence and the results of the investigation
A valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position
Preferred
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders
General computer knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft applications
Benefits
13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
Paid Parental Leave
Company
New York State Department of Labor
The New York State Department of Labor (DOL or NYSDOL) is the department of the New York state government that enforces labor law.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thilden Carr
Chief Technology Officer
William Augustine
Chief Information Security Officer
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