Washington State Department of Labor & Industries hiring L&I Industrial Relations Agent 4 in Greater Seattle Area | LinkedIn (2024)

DescriptionOur Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!

Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

PLEASE NOTE: This position has been reopened to expand the candidate pool. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.Application review begins immediately. It is your advantage to apply today. We may choose to close this recruitment on or after May 28, 2024 without notice.Job HighlightsDo you have knowledge of the state labor laws? Do you have a passion for providing consultation and technical support to agents in the field? If this sounds like you, then come join the Department of Labor and Industries as an Industrial Relations Agent 4! In this role, you will act in a supervisory position and reside in the Fraud Prevention and Labor Standards Prevailing Wage program. Under RCW 39.04 and 39.12., you will provide specialized knowledge of state labor laws when conducting industry specific consultation and investigations for employers in technical diverse, difficult or new industries, special case assignment as well as providing technical support and guidance to agents in the field.

DutiesSome Of What You’ll Do

• Supervises, plans, prepares and presents technical training materials relevant to prevailing wage law for Industrial Relations Agent.
• Organizes and/or participates in training, meetings and conferences for external stakeholders interested in labor law and regulations, including labor, business, and public and private contract awarding agencies.
• Provides technical expertise and direction to Industrial Relations Agents statewide regarding difficult or complex cases. These cases include those involving multi-employer worksites, multiple statute violations, legal or politically sensitive or very large financial implications, and may include complex misclassification of prevailing wage rates. Technical issues may include guidance on the analysis of payroll records, compensable time and equity regarding alternative compensation system proposals.
• Assists the program manager in developing, proposing and managing revisions to program policies and the WAC rules related to Prevailing Wage regulations.
• Responsible for interpreting, drafting and/or participating in scope of work definitions for the Program Manager

QualificationsRequired:

• A combined total of at least six years of experience as an Industrial Relations Agent 2 and/or Industrial Relations Agent 3 or similar relevant experience in:
• Labor/employment relations and regulations
• Collection of revenue/taxes from employers/businesses
• Investigation of complaints of misconduct
• Audit of employer financial records
• Interpretation and explanation of rules and regulations regarding employment law, prevailing wages, wage and hour, and child labor laws or related experience.
  

OR

• A Bachelors’ Degree involving major study in employment law, business administration, accounting, public administration, police science, economics, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, law, or closely related field

AND

• Two years of experience in:
• Labor/employment relations and regulation
• Collection of revenue/taxes from employers/businessed
• Investigation of complaints of misconduct
• Audit of employer financial record
• Interpretation and explanation of rules and regulations regarding employment law, prevailing wages, wage and hour, and child labor laws or related experience.
  

Please Note: Additional qualifying experience will substitute for education at the rate of one year of experience for one year of education.

Desired

• Possesses a thorough working knowledge of Washington Administrative Code as it applies to Prevailing Wage (WAC 296-127)
• Effectively enforce governmental laws, rules and regulations, and initiate enforcement actions in such a way that the public perceives as fair, objective and reasonable.
• Ability to testify at legislative hearings, prepare bill analyses, and complete fiscal notes
• Ability to coordinate litigation and testify in court proceedings.
• Ability to present complex information in a clear concise manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships; prioritize and manage work schedule; work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Effectively organizes multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and on time.

Supplemental InformationThings You Need To Know To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For this position, telework is permitted with occasional travel and in-office work. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

Application process We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please Include The Following Documents With Your Application

• A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
• A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
• A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

Other Information

• A job offer is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record review.
• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.

Did You Know?Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov .

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion EmployerL&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more InformationIf you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Haleigh Missildine (she/her/hers) at miso235@lni.wa.gov.