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Supervisory Wage and Hour Specialist. Jobs in Thitani location, Kitui County, Kenya at Wage and Hour Division
Title: Supervisory Wage and Hour Specialist.
Company: Wage and Hour Division
Location: Thitani location, Kitui County, Kenya
Duties
As a Supervisory Wage and Hour Specialist, you will perform the following duties which are not all-inclusive:
- Recommending new or revised policies and procedures to effectively and efficiently implement the wage determinations program and develop interpretations and guidelines to assure uniform and consistent gathering of wage data to be used as a basis for issuing wage determinations.
- Identifying operating problems within the section or team that may require modifications to existing cooperative agreements pertaining to wage determinations.
- Evaluating subordinates work performance; recommending or developing performance standards; also, approving leave and giving advice, counsel, or guidance to employees on both work and administrative matters.
- Directing subordinate employees and dealing with the personnel management matters affecting those employees including the planning of work to be accomplished by the staff, setting priorities and assigning work.
- Serving as the focal point in the section for the identification and resolution of problems in the gathering of relevant, current wage data to be used as a basis for issuing wage determinations.
- Researching and analyzing wage data within the geographical area of the section by conducting a continuing program of gathering relevant and current wage data by survey methods and from sources of statistical information for application to the wage determination process.
- Providing technical assistance to the Office of the Solicitor in connection with wage determination cases under the SCA and the DBRA before an ALJ or other appellate proceedings which originate in the section.
- Providing guidelines and instructions to field representatives to determine and issue prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various classes of workers in numerous localities withing the geographic area of the section.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- 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.
- Subject to financial disclosure requirements.
Qualifications
You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Supervisory Wage and Hour Specialist, as described below.
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) 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.
Examples Of Qualifying Specialized Experience Include
- 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.
In addition to the criteria specified above applicants must have have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal Service.
Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Qualifying Specialized Experience For GS-13 Includes
- Experience working developing and issuing prevailing wage determinations required under the Service Contract Act, Davis Bacon and Related Acts and other statutes applicable to Federal contracts for services.
- Experience 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.
- Experience in developing, interpreting, or applying policies, procedures, and operating standards in determining compliance for an organization or government-based program
Education
This is no education substitution in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-13 grade level.
Additional information
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