Director de Normas Salariales y Laborales

Introduction The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL) is recruiting a Director Of Wage and Workplace Standards to work in our Wage and Workplace Standards Division, located in Wethersfield, CT. Position Highlights: Full-time, 40 hours per week First (1st) shift Monday - Friday Wethersfield, CT About Us: The Wage and Workplace Standards Division has jurisdiction over the laws and regulations governing employer-employee relationships covering approximately 1.6 million workers and over 100,000 employers in Connecticut. Among these laws are minimum wage, overtime, wage payment, prevailing wage, and employment of minors. Our website highlights many of these laws and is a useful tool for employees to become aware of their rights in the workplace and for employers to get information about our laws to foster compliance. The Division is a law enforcement unit using criminal and civil remedies to ensure compliance. What's In It For You: Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance to all employees. State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information. We hope you take this opportunity to continue your career and make an impaCT! Selection Plan In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rocky.Young@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Labor this class is accountable for directing the Wage and Workplace Standards Division. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Directs staff and operations of the Wage and Workplace Standards Division; Coordinates, plans and manages division activities; Formulates program goals and objectives including enforcement of wage and workplace standards laws and orders issued under federal and state government; Develops or assists in development of related policy and procedures; Evaluates staff; Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget; Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on program activities; Directs enforcement of minimum wage laws, women and minor hours laws, wage non-payment and collections laws and related laws; Determines investigative priorities and staff assignments; Reviews and evaluates division reports and statistics to determine if meeting program goals; Recommends and assists in preparation of legislation; Reviews, interprets and administers proposed and enacted state and federal legislation; Develops, negotiates and implements reciprocal agreements with other states; Reviews all arrest warrants; Reviews actions and determines if civil penalties warranted; Reviews non-routine reports and evidence prepared for court action; Plans and directs collection of wage rate data; Serves as a liaison with Homeland Security and Immigration; Testifies in court actions; Conducts or attends orientation programs or public hearings relative to wage and workplace standards; Provides training to employers on wage and workplace standards laws; Supervises survey of an industry after selection for establishment of minimum wage regulations; Holds hearing on disputed cases; Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices; and ability to interpret relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; principles and practices of public service administration with emphasis on effective organization, administration and management of a government program; state structure and organization of labor services; federal and local agencies responsible for enforcement of labor legislation; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; Skill in public speaking. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Eight (8) years of experience in the enforcement of labor legislation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. NOTE: Supervisory capacity is defined as scheduling, assigning and overseeing work, establishing performance standards for employees and taking corrective measures to implement those standards. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in public administration, business administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Onsite Inspection Experience - to include: Coordination of CTDOL WWSD team - including determination of staffing complement. Coordination of partner organizations - including federal, state, and local agencies. Anticipating and/or determining victim impact resulting from observed violations and engaging victims' services assistance. Anticipating and/or determining the potential incidental impact of the actions taken by the unit and communicating with CTDOL leadership. Appropriately handling uncooperative entities and/or individuals during site inspection. Experience with interpretation and application of existing statutes and related regulations under the unit's purview and the training/guiding of staff to: Apply existing statutes and regulations to active case load determinations. Experience with legislative process - to include: Review of proposed language to determine impact on existing statutes and regulations. Advising Executive Administration of potential policy, programmatic, and staffing implications and fiscal impacts. Staff Capacity Building Experience: Experience evaluating staff competency, performance and application of existing statutes and regulations in making determinations. Experience with evaluating division staffing complement to determine recruitment needs and feasibility of promotional opportunities. Experience Identifying training needs and coordinating presentation of topics, such as, but not limited to: Prevailing Wage. Standard Wage. Non-standard Wage. Employment of Minors. The impact of Collective Bargaining Agreements on WWSD laws, and new and/or updated legislative changes impacting WWSD laws. Experience communicating with staff to effectuate shared division objectives. Experience with the development of and maintenance/updates of division policies. Experience identifying and implementing standardized procedures, practices and policies among front-line staff. Experience with public speaking and representing the division to labor organizations, industry organizations and other agencies. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.