Wage-Hour Technician

Alaska Horizon; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Department of Labor and Workforce Development in Fairbanks is seeking a Wage-Hour Technician to ensure prevailing wage compliance on public construction projects. The role conducts payroll audits, on-site inspections, and reviews Notices of Award/Completion while assisting users of the LSS Online Filing Services.

The position emphasizes training, benefits, and a collaborative work environment within the General Government Unit, Range 12, with travel across the state as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of advanced clerical experience or substituted by post-secondary education.
• Applicant must be Alaska resident and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prevailing wage requirements are followed and employees are paid properly on public construction projects.
• Conduct audits of certified payrolls and on-site inspections of construction projects.
• Review and approve Notices of Award and Notices of Completion; provide technical assistance for LSS Online Filing Services; educate employers on responsibilities.

Skills

Auditing

Compliance

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Labor Standards and Safety, is recruiting for a

Wage-Hour Technician located in Fairbanks!

No Cover Letter Required!

This position is in the General Government Unit (GGU) at a Range 12.

What You Will Be Doing:

Wage and Hour Technicians ensure that the prevailing wage requirements are adhered to and that employees are paid properly on public construction projects. They conduct audits of certified payrolls, perform on-site inspections of construction projects, review and approve Notices of Award and Notices of Completion, and provide technical assistance for public users of the Department's LSS Online Filing Services. Wage and Hour Technicians also provide assistance with the office's child labor, general industry, and customer service offerings, as well as educating employers on their responsibilities.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The mission of Labor Standards and Safety is to ensure safe and legal working conditions. Wage and Hour enforces and administers Alaska labor laws to ensure that workers are justly compensated for their labor and safeguarded from unfair or unscrupulous practices. This includes enforcement of minimum wages and overtime regulations, child labor laws, "right to return" transportation, public contract laws, and responsibility for the administration and licensing of private employment agencies.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

We provide training opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package to include retirement, health insurance, and paid holidays. This position works on a predictable schedule, and enjoys a degree of independence on the job.

Working with Wage and Hour provides the opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated group of employees who provide services to communities statewide. The work you do directly helps your fellow Alaskans by ensuring they receive proper compensation for their work.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

This job is located at 675 7th Avenue in Fairbanks, Alaska. There is routine travel throughout the Fairbanks area and occasional travel throughout the state for on-site inspections.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

Auditing

: Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits.

Compliance

: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or a GED certificate

AND

Six months of advanced clerical experience. This experience is met by service as an Administrative Clerk 3, Human Resource Assistant, or Accounting Clerk 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution:

Six months of post secondary education from an accredited college (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of work experience) may substitute for the specific experience.

Additional Required Information

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet

Alaska Residency Requirements

in order to be considered for employment at this time.

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s).

A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.

A copy of your current, valid Driver's License.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position.

Transcripts must be attached at the time of application or submitted to the contact information below prior to the close of recruitment.

If you're unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact provided in the job posting. If email is not an option, please call the contact person to obtain a fax number.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

Note:

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, “see resume” or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

BARGAINING UNIT

If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, you must mark that it does not apply to you.