Labor Law: Compliance Investigator Intern

Department Information

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024

These positions are intended to be 100% remote but may still be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.

The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job.

We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace - and Colorado communities - with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.

This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect.

We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

• BenefitHub state employee discount program

• MotivateMe employee wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces

• RTD EcoPass Commuter Program

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs

Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans' Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/disability-hiring-preference/home

PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications.

Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.

Description of Job

The salary range for this posting is:

$23.97 - $25.43 Hourly

$1,917.23 - $2,034.46 Biweekly

$4,154.00 - $4,408.00 Monthly

$49,848.00 - $52,896.00 Annually

The Division of Labor Standards and Statistics provides information and analysis that enables effective decision-making and administers labor laws that uphold the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.

This position is a Compliance Investigator ("CI") Intern position. The Intern position receives a year-long training to successfully train to become a CI I. Once the CI Intern successfully completes and passes training, they will be promoted to a CI I position, and expected to perform the below duties with minimal supervision.

Compliance Investigators investigate complaints of labor violations that workers file against their employers, mostly wage violations: paying below minimum wage, not paying overtime, illegal deductions from paychecks, not paying for all time worked, not providing rest or meal breaks, not giving paid sick leave, or misclassifying workers in ways that deprive them of their rights.

CIs gather and analyze evidence from workers and employers to determine whether a labor law violation occurred. If the CI finds a violation, they write a decision ordering employers to pay any wages or penalties they owe workers, and may also order the employer to change any unlawful practices. CIs also answer questions, verbally and in writing, from the public about the labor laws the Division enforces.

CIs are trained on labor law, investigation techniques, and how to write decisions and orders. During and after training, CIs are held to benchmarks and expectations presented upon hire.

CIs are expected to meet the benchmarks and expectations to graduate from training. After graduating from training, CIs are expected (A) to maintain a neutral third-party role in investigating claims, assuring all parties a fair opportunity to be heard, (B) to produce decisions efficiently, to meet the Division's claim closure requirements and assure that parties to disputes receive prompt decisions, (C) write quality determinations that explain their decisions to all parties, and would be upheld if any party appeals.

CIs receive training, coaching, and continuing education - to help them not only succeed as CIs, but also develop their skills, and advance their careers. CIs performing successfully may be (A) invited to participate in Division outreach, policy and rulemaking efforts, and (B) eligible for promotion to Compliance Investigator II positions. CI-II positions may be a leadership role (a Supervisor, Team Lead, etc.), or a Staff Authority (a CI who becomes an expert in one or more specific areas -- misclassification, whistleblower retaliation, complex major investigations spanning entire workplaces or sectors, etc.).

CI positions typically qualify for public service loan forgiveness programs. While not required, bilingual fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in Spanish, or other languages spoken by Colorado immigrants or refugees, is a plus that may earn a pay differential (extra pay) of up to $150 per month.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

H6K1IXCOMPLIANCE INVESTIGATOR INTERN

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position performing either: investigations; research and/or writing that is on a specific law or policy, or at the graduate school level; teaching; training; and/or outreach on complex subject matter. Therefore, you would need at least 4 years of professional experience appropriate to the position (please review the job description section above and the "education and experience" section below).

Please be sure to clearly document your professional experience on your application, including detailing: your duties in each role; the number of years and months in each; and whether each was full-time, or if not, the number of hours in each.

You can include unpaid work (internships, volunteer work, etc.) that you see as relevant professional experience.

OR

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Legal work experience.

• Legal writing skills.

• Interpretation or application of federal or state statutes and regulations.

• Case management experience.

• Fluency (read, write, and speak) in one or more of the following languages, Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Kinyarwanda, Nepali, Rohingya, Russian, Mandarin, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, or Vietnamese.

• Performing duties similar to those assigned to the position as a classified State of Colorado employee. Fluency in Spanish.

Required Competencies/Skills:

Communication: Comfortable articulating complex information to a wide audience in writing and verbally, and can do so effectively and in a timely manner.

Critical Thinking: Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Takes initiative in identifying existing and potential challenges. Confidently considers solutions and presents options.

Transparency and Accountability: Embraces government transparency and accountability to the program, the team, and the general public.

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Is able to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information, and use sound reasoning to arrive at decisions.

Customer and Team Focused: Approaches work with a collaborative, customer-centered mindset.

Driving Results: Ability to meet organizational goals as well as customer expectations. Ability to coordinate several competing priorities within strict time constraints and ensure effective performance.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.

• You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Supplemental Information

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: chris.mcgill@state.co.us

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application.

Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process.

Comparative Analysis Process - Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your answer.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Sean Montoya, at sean.montoya@state.co.us. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort, please call 303-318-8200.

While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.