Wage Hour Technician (OA)
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Description: Department Of Labor is at present recruited Wage Hour Technician (OA) right now, this vacancy will be reside in Louisiana. More details about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Opportunities are Open! Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and you will help shape the workforce of tomorrow. DOL offers rewarding opportunities ! to contribute to a noble mission; to serve and protect American workers, prepare them for new and better jobs, and to ensure the safety and fairness of American workplaces.
The Department of Labor values its customers. Every DOL employee is responsible for delivering good customer service through accurate, courteous, efficient and effective transactions.
DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
This position is located in the Wage and Hour Division, New Orleans District Office, New Orleans, Louisiana. This position performs technical and administrative duties in support of the laws enforced by the Wage and H! our Division.
This position has promotion potential t! o the grade of GS-07.
Payment of relocation expenses has not been authorized. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Requires a probationary period.
Appointment to this position may require a background investigation. DUTIES:
Respond to verbal and written inquiries form employees, employers, attorneys, private accountants, and labor union officials from private industry and representative from Federal or local government agencies. Provide information about the laws enforced by the Wage and Hour Division and questions concerning court decisions. Receive incoming telephone calls from complainants and independently exercises judgment in determining whether the complaint appears to be valid and requires further action. In those instances where an investigation is not warranted, an attempt is made for conciliation. Evaluate complaints to determine if probable violations exist and if the conditions described come und! er the jurisdiction of the Wage and Hour Division. Recommend an investigation or conciliation action, as appropriate. Conduct records examinations and interviews to establish violations, drafts necessary documents, computes monetary amounts due and, if authorized, negotiates with the employer or their representative for compliance and payment of back wages. Accompanies and assists Investigators in conducting investigations primarily directed towards large firms where violations are considered to be complex in nature. Assist with various administrative assignments. Use the computer to perform assignments not limited to but including reports, outlines, graphics, case tracking, speeches, handbooks, memoranda and transmit/receive information involving National Office and District Offices via the Electronic Communication Network. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the ! Federal Service (GS-05). Specialized Experience: Experience that equipp! ed the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes experience providing support to Compliance investigators; providing technical information regarding laws/regulations enforced by the agency to the public; and interpreting and applying laws and regulations.
SELECTIVE FACTOR: Typing Proficiency. Applicants must document their ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
Education may not be substituted for the required specialized experience for this position.
Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacan! cy question responses.
Categories
Category A - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying critical competencies required by this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.
Category B - Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies required by this position.
Category C - Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualifications requirements section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies.
Evaluation Factors (Competencies) - All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies (click Evaluation Tools for information):
Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, idea! s, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written in! formation, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Reading - Understands and interprets written material, including technical materials, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Self-Management - Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; monitors progress and is motiv! ated to achieve; manages own time and deals with stress effectively. Technology Application - Uses machines, tools, or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.
The information you provide may be verified by a review of your work experience and/or education, by checking references and through other means (ex. interview). The examining Human Resources Office (HRO) makes the final determination concerning applicant ratings. Your resume MUST provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the vacancy questions. If not, the HRO may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency indicated by the content of your resume. Your evaluation may also include a review by a Human Resources Specialist or panel and may include other assessments (ex. interview, panel review, written test, writing sample, etc.)
INFORMATION FOR ICTAP ELIGIBLES ONLY: ! If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP, you mus! t be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP eligibles who are placed into Category B or higher will be considered "well-qualified".
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BENEFITS:
The Department of Labor (DOL) offers a great benefit package to eligible employees. The benefit package includes but is not limited to health benefits, supplemental dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 13 days paid sick leave per year, vacation leave and 10 paid holidays per year. We offer a variety of employee benefit options, a family-friendly work environment, a child care subsidy program, transit subsidy program, career assistance program, health services and fitness programs, access to LifeCare, a resource and referral service and more. For a comprehensive site about all federal benefits, please refer to OPM . For specific DOL benefits! information, please refer to DOL BENEFITS . OTHER INFORMATION:
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION , REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION , ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION , SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION , PROBATIONARY PERIOD , FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
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