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TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Child Labor Investigator (Telework) in Austin, Texas
WHO WE ARE: The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking a Child Labor Investigator IV (Investigator IV) to join the Wage and Hour Department within the Division of Fraud Deterrence and Compliance Monitoring. This position is located in the Lubbock/Panhandle region. FDCM enforces all regulatory statutes within the jurisdiction of the agency. The Child Labor Law Unit serves to ensure that a child is not employed in an occupation or manner that is detrimental to the child's safety, health, or well-being.
You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE: The ideal candidate must have a secure, dedicated workspace with Internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours.Will be required to travel up to 75% of the time.Reliable transportation is a must.
WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Child Labor Investigator IV performs complex (journey-level) investigative work. Work involves conducting investigations. May train others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: -Conduct complex on-site investigations/inspections for compliance with the child labor laws involving employers, minors, parents, school administrators, and local law enforcement agencies. -Define scope and objective of investigations. -Determine appropriate use of interview, interrogation, and other investigative techniques and maintains investigative objectivity. -Interview employers / children via telephone or in person, using appropriate techniques. -Perform educational outreach with employers, schools and community groups. -Work involves flexibility in work week and daily work schedule. -May travel extensively (approximately 70-75% of time) of which approximately 25 - 30% is for overnight travel. -May be called to serve as a witness and provide testimony in administrative and/or judicial proceedings. -Other duties as assigned.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: -Recent Wage and Hour experience. -Investigation experience. -Bilingual; Spanish / English -Prior experience working in a government office. -Performs tasks independently; and organizes and prioritizes tasks. -Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills. -Meet strict deadlines. -Personal computer experience, including word processing and spreadsheet software. -Experience interpreting complex agency policies and procedures, including analyzing information gathered and adjudicating determinations according to laws, rules and policies. -Ability to perform tasks independently or as a cooperative work group. -Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, good oral and written communications. -Strong interviewing skills.
YOU QUALIFY WITH: -Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plustwo years of full-time experience performing auditing orinvestigating work; or unemployment insurance claims examinertasks; or gathering of information, interviewing, counseling or inthe instruction, demonstration, and interpretation of policies in apublic or private enterprise. -One year of qualifying experience may be substituted for each year(30 semester hours) of education.
YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Competitive salary: $4,591.33/month - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts - Medical Insurance - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave - Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
Duties requirethe ability to lift 20 pounds occasionally and there is extensive travel for this position.Work schedule is Monday -Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm but some work may be needed outside of us al business hours, with the possibility of overtime.Written exercise may be given at time of interview.
Veterans: Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Go to www.texasskillstowork.comto translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets.Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ComplianceInspectionandInvestigation.pdf
HOW TO APPLY: -To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.
-Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future.
-In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
-A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.