Wage-Hour Technician (PCN 07-4022)

State of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Wage-Hour Technician position in Fairbanks with the State of Alaska’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development focuses on enforcing prevailing wage requirements and proper pay on public projects. You will audit payrolls, inspect construction sites, and handle notices of award and completion, while guiding employers on regulatory responsibilities.

Join a team dedicated to safe, lawful work conditions and statewide service delivery, with opportunities for training and a predictable

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Six months of advanced clerical experience; equivalent postings accepted.
• Six months of post secondary education may substitute for the experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Compliance

Analytical thinking

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

• PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY**

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.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

NOTICE

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the ‘govermentjobs.com’ domains. For information on allowing emails from the ‘governmentjobs.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or [phone] if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to: [e-mail]

For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska

Contact Information

Jeremy Applegate

Investigator 5

Phone: [phone]

[e-mail]

Careers With The State Of Alaska Offer MANY Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: AVTEC, Confidential, Correctional Officers, Marine Engineers, Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers, Supervisory, Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union, Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
• The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information. General Government, Labor, Trades and Crafts, Public Safety Employees Association, Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents) Long-term and short-term disability Accidental Death and Dismemberment Long-term care (self and eligible family members) Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year