Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Wage and Hour Division (WHD) in either Richmond or New Port News Virginia. The incumbent will serve as an Assistant District Director (ADD). The ADD is responsible for executing, within the geographical jurisdiction, the enforcement and compliance programs of the Wage and Hour Division.
Duties
The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is an essential labor law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing significant labor laws affecting nearly 150 million workers. Our mission is to protect rights related to minimum wage, overtime, child labor, family and medical leave, employment conditions for migrant workers, lie detector tests, garnishments, prevailing wages on government-funded contracts, labor provisions of several guest worker programs, and more. As a Supervisory Wage and Hour Investigator (Assistant District Director), you will perform the following duties which are not all-inclusive: Assist in directing and supervising the compliance and enforcement activities within the assigned jurisdiction. Assist in the planning and development of the compliance and enforcement program and recommends changes in programs on the basis of economic conditions in the area, types of business or industry. Maintain liaison with local, state, federal and other public institutions in order to exchange information concerning the requirements, interpretations and application of wage and hour related laws. Assist in training and developing Investigators, prepares progress reports and evaluates their performance. Plan, prioritize, coordinate and assign work to subordinates, guidance and assistance to include advising and assisting Investigators on investigative cases, interpretative questions and administrative policy in connection with the compliance and enforcement program. Hear and resolve employee complaints and identify developmental and training needs and assures those needs are met.
Education
This position has no education requirement and there is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level. Applicants must possess the required specialized experience.
How you will be evaluated
Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13033204 SME Resume Panel Review Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to assess your technical qualifications based on the competencies listed below. Applicants who meet the required qualifications will advance to the next stage of the hiring process. For each below competency, SME(s) will provide a rating of 0-Not Applicable, 1-Awareness, 2-Basic, 3-Intermediate, 4-Advanced, or 5-Expert based on the content of your resume. Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies: Leadership Oral Communication Self-Management Technical Competence Click here for evaluation details. The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). INFORMATION FOR CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.