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Wage and Hour Specialist (Regional Enforcement Coordinator – H1B / H2B). Jobs in Thitani location, Kitui County, Kenya at Wage and Hour Division
Title: Wage and Hour Specialist (Regional Enforcement Coordinator – H1B / H2B).
Company: Wage and Hour Division
Location: Thitani location, Kitui County, Kenya
Duties
Responsibilities
The Wage and Hour Specialist (Regional Enforcement Coordinator – H-1B/H-2B) serves as the principal advisor to Regional and District management on enforcement and compliance matters related to Wage and Hour Division programs, with responsibilities that include:
- Explaining and presenting potential litigation cases to the Regional Solicitor. Represents the Regional Office in settlement conferences and trials which flow from the referral of cases for litigation.
- Identifying potential litigation cases and works closely with representatives of the Solicitor's Office in building the most effective case where litigation is involved.
- Providing technical oversight for national and regional initiatives with responsibility for planning and assigning work, coordinating and monitoring investigative and research activities, and identifying and resolving logistical and technical issues that arise.
- Providing guidance on case development, investigative techniques, interpretation of statutes and regulations, and the applicability of other federal/state laws, etc. Reviews and evaluates findings and results of individual and team efforts at appropriate interval and upon completion to ensure conclusions and recommendations are technically sound and have met the required objectives.
- Coordinating program activities with related activities of other Department of Labor, State, and Federal agencies, in regard to contributions to defined benefit plans, concurrent investigations conducted by state or criminal enforcement agencies, etc.
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.
Qualifications
You must meet all requirements listed below to qualify for the Wage and Hour Specialist (Regional Enforcement Coordinator – H-1B/H-2B)
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements described below.
A full year of work experience is defined as 35-40 hours per week. All experience listed on your resume must include month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited based on the actual time spent performing qualifying duties. Applicants seeking credit for part-time experience must clearly describe their duties and responsibilities and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
In describing your experience, be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Step 1: Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR)
Applicants must first meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR).
Applicants MUST satisfy at least two (2) of the following three criteria:
- 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 meeting two of the three criteria above, applicants MUST also demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to apply Federal wage and hour labor laws pertaining to wages, hours of work, or related conditions of employment.
Examples Of Qualifying 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.
Step 2: Specialized Experience
In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirement, applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically related to the work of the position being filled.
For This Position, Qualifying Specialized Experience Includes
- Planning, coordinating, and /or conducting compliance activities and analysis for a complex enforcement program.
- Assessing agency programs, practices, and/or policies to coordinate and/or integrate career training/development programs.
- Coordinating with other organizations, or parts of the organization, to manage cross-regional projects, monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
- Providing technical assistance/oversight to stakeholder inquiries received through a virtual regional call center.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must also meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Time-in-grade: 52 weeks at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent Federal service.
- Time after competitive appointment: 90 days, if applicable.
- All minimum qualification requirements.
To be eligible for consideration, all requirements must be met within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
Education
This position does not have an education requirement. Applicants must qualify based on the required specialized experience. Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.
Additional information
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