Wage and Hour Specialist

This position is located within the Wage and Hour Division (WHD), the Office of Policy (OP), Division of Fair Labor Standards Act and Child Labor (FLSA-CL). The mission of WHD is to plan, develop and administer programs to provide for the execution of the Department's responsibilities under FLSA and other Acts and Statutes.

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As a Wage and Hour Specialist you will perform the following duties which are not all-inclusive:

• Prepares educational, promotional, and explanatory materials; prepares responses to inquiries from employers, employees, unions, business associations, other government officials, and members of Congress regarding program enforcement guidelines and interpretations, and responses to requests under the Freedom of Information Act, and provides technical input for speeches.
• Reviews program policies, regulations, and other guideline materials for currency, relevance, and sufficiency; drafts new or revised program policies, regulations and other guideline materials to implement new or amended statutory provisions or to reflect policy changes.
• Provides direct feedback and authoritative interpretations to the field and external interested parties on program policies, regulations, and other guidelines, as well as through the Field Operations Handbook; drafts interpretations and opinions for the signature of the WHD Administrator.
• Serves as liaison with WHD Regional and District Office officials regarding field enforcement policies and procedures relating to the conduct of investigations; provides technical expertise to WHD Regional and District Office officials regarding the application of regulations and interpretations.
• Analyzes, develops, and recommends policy options for implementation within WHD National Office and by nationwide field staff; develops and coordinates efforts to provide a uniform and consistent approach for resolution of statute violations.
• Coordinates with the Office of the Solicitor (SOL) in obtaining advice on legal matters arising during the interpretation, enforcement, and administration of statute, as well as with appropriate legislative proposals and litigation priorities. Also ensures that documents setting out overall enforcement policies, regulations, procedures, etc., are legally correct.

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• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.

For GS-14 Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13 in the Federal Service.

This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR). In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience below, the applicant must also meet the IOR in order to be found qualified.

Must Possess at least TWO of the following THREE specialized criteria requirements:

• General knowledge of Federal wage and hour labor laws, industrial occupations, wage scales, employment practices, or salary and wage administration practices.
• Skill in analyzing written/verbal information and numerical data and making decisions on issues based on interviews, records review, reconstruction of missing or fraudulent records and applying legal or regulatory provisions, precedents, and principles to specific investigative matters.
• Skill in personal contacts requiring the ability to explain requirements or rights and obtain information and cooperation from people with diverse backgrounds and levels of understanding, reconcile conflicting interests, and persuade others to comply voluntarily with requirements.

In addition to the criteria specified above applicants must have knowledge of and ability to apply the provisions of Federal wage and hour labor laws pertaining to wages, hours of work, or related conditions of employment.

• Developing, interpreting, or applying policies, procedures, and operating standards in determining compliance for an organization or government-based program.
• Conducting interviews and providing information about laws and/or regulations.
• Industrial personnel or salary and wage administration or responsible work in a certified public accounting firm.
• Analyzing or applying labor legislation.
• Reviewing and evaluating operations and procedures through analysis, audits, or surveillance inspections.
• Federal, State, or self-regulatory agency work involving obtaining compliance with appropriate program requirements.

• Experience preparing and revising various Wage and Hour documents that explain Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) enforcement policies and procedures in response to legislative or judicial action.
• Experience utilizing compliance practices, procedures, and techniques, as well as an in-depth understanding of top management thinking on the WHD programs to prepare, revise, or interpret opinion letters and regulations and other Wage and Hour policy documents.
• Experience developing and drafting new or revised FLSA enforcement policies and procedures and other guideline materials to implement new or amended statutory provisions or to reflect policy changes.
• Experience developing guidance for investigators that allows the agency to fully implement new or amended policies concerning enforcement of labor standards under the FLSA.

There is no education substitution for specialized experience at this grade level.

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.

As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit.

For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.

Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.

The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information.

The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act.

Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.

All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.