WAGE & HOUR INVESTIGATOR I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Multiple office locations in MA

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking a Wage & Hour Investigator I in the Fair Labor Division. The role focuses on investigating wage and hour violations under Massachusetts law and related regulations, with duties spanning interviews, reporting, and testifying at hearings.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with in-office days in Boston, New Bedford, or Springfield regional offices. Applicants should have relevant inspection or investigative experience and a valid MA driver's license,

Qualifications

• Two years of professional or technical experience in inspection or investigative work.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D driver's license.
• Education substitutions available for required experience (Associate or Bachelor degree).
• Experience in labor standards enforcement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate violations of labor standards under M.G.L. Chapter 149 and 151.
• Conduct interviews concerning wage violations and write reports.
• Testify at civil and criminal hearings and before the grand jury.
• Support enforcement of wage, hour, and related labor laws.
• Conduct payroll audits and analyze financial records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Computer-based tools

Language fluency

Education

Associate's degree in related discipline

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Safety and Health Inspector I

MOSES UNIT 9, JOB GRADE 19

PUBLICPROTECTION&ADVOCACY BUREAU

FAIRLABORDIVISION

(Boston, New Bedford, Springfield)

Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is looking for a highly motivated person to join her team as a Wage & Hour Investigator I in the Attorney General's Fair Labor Division. The Fair Labor Division (FLD) investigates and enforces the Massachusetts wage and hour and other laws governing fair labor standards under Chapters 149 and 151 of the Massachusetts General Laws and related regulations. The candidate for this position will be primarily responsible for investigating violations of labor standards under M.G.L. Chapter 149, M.G.L Chapter 151 and other related regulations and statutes.

Primary Duties

• Review and investigate violations of labor standards under M.G.L. Chapter 149, M.G.L Chapter 151 and other related regulations and statutes.


• Conduct interviews concerning complaints of wage violations; write reports; respond to inquiries from employees, employers, and their representatives regarding applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations.


• Testify at civil and criminal hearings and before the grand jury.


• Support the enforcement of wage, hour, child labor, and prevailing wage and other related work, as required.


• Conduct payroll audits and analyze financial records.

Position Type

Full-Time/ Non-Exempt. Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. On in-office days, employees are required to report to one of our designated office locations, either in Boston or at a regional office.

Location

This position may be based in the Boston, New Bedford, or Springfield Regional Office. Office location will be determined based on the candidate’s expressed preference and space availability.

Salary

$2,579.14 to $3,768.93 bi-weekly. Salary is determined by procedures outlined in applicable collective bargaining agreements and personnel procedures. Starting salary is determined at the corresponding step on the applicable salary chart (Unit 9 MOSES Scientist and Engineering Titles Grade 19) for total years of relevant experience, minus the Minimum Entrance Requirements outlined in the Position Requirements section above.

Position Requirements

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or technical experience in inspection or investigatory work or in the regulation or enforcement of wage and hour laws, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and applicable substitutions. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Substitutions

1. An associate's degree with a major in a related discipline may be substituted for one year of the required experience.


2. A bachelor's degree with a major in a related discipline may be substituted for the required experience.

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional, technical experience and/or investigatory work in labor standards is preferred, as is a bachelor's degree.


• Prior knowledge of construction and building trades and/or immigrant communities is preferred.


• Organizational and analytical skills, good interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership experience and excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Proficiency with various computer-based law enforcement tools.


• Commitment to working in the public interest who can build rapport with people from different ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds.


• Ability to interact effectively and convey information. This position requires extensive communication with members of the public through various platforms.


• Ability to adjust to changing situations and priorities and be comfortable spending significant portions of each day on the telephone and on virtual platforms.


• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information, exercise sound judgment, recognize problems in daily work activities and bring solutions to address them.


• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, communicate effectively, and gather information through observing and questioning individuals and by examining records and documents.


• Ability to work successfully independently, as well as part of a team, and to perform the required work under deadlines.


• Excellent organizational skills, excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and attention to detail.


• Ability to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve.


• Interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.


• Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese or other language fluency is desirable.

The Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents, the Attorney General’s Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.

Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to

617-963-2126

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-New Bedford - 700 Pleasant Str

Job

Unclassified

Agency

Office of the Attorney General

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Sep 9, 2026, 7:46:59 PM

Number of Openings

1

Yearly

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