Wage and Hour Specialist

This Wage and Hour Specialist position is with Wage and Hour Division (Department of Labor) in Phoenix, AZ. This position is located in the Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Office of Government Contracts, Branch of Government Contracts Enforcement. The incumbent is responsible for formulating, developing, and issuing official agency enforcement policies and procedures that implement agency policies that have been developed through administrator interpretations, opinion letters, regulations and other official directives that explain nationwide policies followed by WHD under its regulatory requirements. Key duties: • As a Wage and Hour Specialist you will perform the following duties which are not all-inclusive: Serves as a recognized authority and senior advisor to WHO senior management officials on unique, highly visible and politically sensitive wage and hour enforcement policies and procedures associated with government contract labor statutes. Formulates, initiates, performs and on occasion, leads other staff in the conduct of major and unprecedented government contract labor enforcement initiatives in assigned WHO programs to serve as a basis for enforcement of national import. Assesses the need for, undertakes, plans, conducts and leads others in analyzing, developing, and recommending enforcement policies and procedures for implementation of new or revised interpretations of government contract labor statutes and regulations within National Office and by the nationwide field staff. Regularly reviews program policies, regulations, and other guideline materials for currency, relevance, and sufficiency, and initiates actions to ensure the maintenance of such standards. Advises senior WHO management and other staff on the preparation of government contract labor related position papers, reports, studies, summaries, and formal actions where there are few guidelines and broadly stated objectives. Formulates and develops written products that articulate, interpret, and explain unique and highly visible controversial and sensitive agency government contract labor policies and programs that have nationwide impact on the Agency's ability to achieve its mission. Coordinates with the Office of the Solicitor (SOL) to obtain advice on legal matters associated with government contract labor laws arising during enforcement activities and coordinates with SOL on actions pending before an AU or other administrative or judicial forum. Also, ensures that documents setting forth all interpretations, enforcement policies, regulations, procedures, etc. are legally correct. Qualifications: You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for Wage and Hour Specialist, as described below. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal Service. This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR). In addition to meeting the Specialized Experience below, the applicant must also meet the IOR in order to be found qualified. Must Possess at least TWO of the following THREE specialized criteria requirements: General knowledge of Federal wage and hour labor laws, industrial occupations, wage scales, employment practices, or salary and wage administration practices. Skill in analyzing written/verbal information and numerical data and making decisions on issues based on interviews, records review, reconstruction of missing or fraudulent records and applying legal or regulatory provisions, precedents, and principles to specific investigative matters. Skill in personal contacts requiring the ability to explain requirements or rights and obtain information and cooperation from people with diverse backgrounds and levels of understanding, reconcile conflicting interests, and persuade others to comply voluntarily with requirements. In addition to the criteria specified above applicants must have knowledge of and ability to apply the provisions of Federal wage and hour labor laws pertaining to wages, hours of work, or related conditions of employment. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Developing, interpreting, or applying policies, procedures, and operating standards in determining compliance for an organization or government-based program. Conducting interviews and providing information about laws and/or regulations. Industrial personnel or salary and wage administration or responsible work in a certified public accounting firm. Analyzing or applying labor legislation. Reviewing and evaluating operations and procedures through analysis, audits, or surveillance inspections. Federal, State, or self-regulatory agency work involving obtaining compliance with appropriate program requirements. In addition to the criteria specified above applicants must have have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-14 includes: (1) Experience formulating regulatory and sub-regulatory policy and conducting long-range planning in response to changes in agency priorities concerning enforcement of labor standards under the Fair Labor Standard Act. (2) Experience communicating with high level internal and external stakeholders to provide technical information concerning the requirements, interpretations, and application of federal law. (3) Experience demonstrating success as a leader for a major program utilizing communication skills, both oral and written and positive interaction with diverse stakeholders and external partners. Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders and external partners in ways that contribute to and/or result in mission accomplishments. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.