Job Description

Reference #: 5273390

Salary

$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-45516

Department

Department of Labor & Industry

Division

LI BLLC Pgh Rgnl Off

Opening Date

03/20/2026

Closing Date

4/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

70119

Position Number

00072394

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

G1

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00124625

Bureau / Division

Labor and Industry, Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, Pittsburgh Regional Office

Worksite Address

Home Headquartered, Pennsylvania

Contact Name

Abbie Moist

Contact Email

abmoist@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Do you want to be part of a team that monitors and enforces Pennsylvania's laws that protect workers' rights? Apply for this Labor Law Investigator position with the Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, Pittsburgh Regional Office. With our team, you will help provide employees and employers with information about the state laws through public education programs, conduct inspections and investigations, resolve disputes, and initiate prosecution against employers for violations which cannot be corrected through the administrative process. Help hold employers accountable and protect all workers in Pennsylvania with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will be responsible investigating compliance with Pennsylvania workers' rights and labor laws, making decisions about the course of each investigation and when it is appropriate to write letters, have administrative conferences, visit the establishment, or take other actions. Work involves receiving and screening complaints; requesting documents and pertinent information from employees, employers, and invested parties; and conducting audits of payroll records, timecards, and related materials. You will also travel to business locations for audit tasks and to inspect businesses or projects to investigate for potential violations.

Effective communication skills are key for success as you will be conducting timely, detailed interviews of claimants and business owners both over the phone and in person; facilitating conferences with claimants and employers, when appropriate; and educating contractors, organizations, employees, and public officials of the requirements of the laws and on recent legal decisions affecting the application of such laws. This includes speaking to school district officials, project managers, company representatives, parents or guardians, and entertainment industry companies.

Our team will rely on you to maintain timely and detailed work notes of case progress, prepare case narratives and detailed reports of investigations, and file prosecutions when necessary. This includes collecting physical evidence and eyewitness accounts to prepare for prosecution, as well as representing the Commonwealth in prosecutions before the District Justice and testifying as the Commonwealth's expert witness at administrative and court hearings.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of technical investigative or construction and trades experience and a bachelor's degree; or Two years of technical investigative or construction and trades experience and an associate's degree in a field related to investigative or construction and trades work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training..

Additional Requirements:

You must possess and maintain federally compliant identification such as a U.S. Passport, REAL ID, or Military ID. Proof of possession will be needed at the time of a conditional offer of employment.

You must live in or be willing to move to the geographic region the Pittsburgh District Office covers by date of hire. Expenses will not be paid. Counties include: Allegheny, Beaver, Crawford, Erie, Greene, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Washington, and Westmoreland. You must demonstrate ability to adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor & Industry. You must demonstrate ability to work with professionalism, discretion, and good work ethic. You must have solid written and verbal communication skills. You must show initiative and problem solving skill. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

Experience in conducting investigations or working in construction and trades, business management, financial services, accounting, or conflict resolution An associate's degree or greater, in a field related to investigative work in construction and trades, business management, financial services, accounting, or conflict resolution Experience enforcing labor standards or labor and employment laws Experience testifying at administrative or court hearings

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your inter

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, For contractors, Live in, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Monday to Friday

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