Supervisory Wage and Hour Investigator (ADD)

This position is located in the U.S. Wage and Hour Division (WHD) in either Richmond or New Port News Virginia. The incumbent will serve as an Assistant District Director (ADD). The ADD is responsible for executing, within the geographical jurisdiction, the enforcement and compliance programs of the Wage and Hour Division.

The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is an essential labor law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing significant labor laws affecting nearly 150 million workers. Our mission is to protect rights related to minimum wage, overtime, child labor, family and medical leave, employment conditions for migrant workers, lie detector tests, garnishments, prevailing wages on government-funded contracts, labor provisions of several guest worker programs, and more. As a Supervisory Wage and Hour Investigator (Assistant District Director), you will perform the following duties which are not all-inclusive: Assist in directing and supervising the compliance and enforcement activities within the assigned jurisdiction. Assist in the planning and development of the compliance and enforcement program and recommends changes in programs on the basis of economic conditions in the area, types of business or industry. Maintain liaison with local, state, federal and other public institutions in order to exchange information concerning the requirements, interpretations and application of wage and hour related laws. Assist in training and developing Investigators, prepares progress reports and evaluates their performance. Plan, prioritize, coordinate and assign work to subordinates, guidance and assistance to include advising and assisting Investigators on investigative cases, interpretative questions and administrative policy in connection with the compliance and enforcement program. Hear and resolve employee complaints and identify developmental and training needs and assures those needs are met.