Compliance Investigator II

The North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights enforces state labor, human rights, and wage laws and educates the public on such laws. The Department is seeking a Compliance Investigator II to conduct impartial investigations and issue written decisions related to our laws.

As a Compliance Investigator II for the Department, you will investigate, enforce, and educate regarding: (1) Discrimination in employment, housing, public services, public accommodations, and credit transactions; (2) Wage and hour violations; and (3) Labor standards laws.

The duties will include:

• Responding to questions from, and providing general guidance to, the public regarding labor, human rights, and wage laws;
• Conducting telephonic interviews with claimants, respondents, and relevant witnesses;
• Analyzing evidence gathered during investigations and applying appropriate legal standards;
• Drafting detailed written decisions that include factual findings and conclusions of law;
• Conducting settlement negotiations as a neutral mediator between adverse parties;
• Conducting educational presentations on labor, human rights, and wage laws to the public;
• Serving as an education/training resource for investigators and assisting in the group review of written decisions; and
• Other duties as assigned.

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong passion for working as a member of a team. You will be an inquisitive and constant learner open to observation and feedback. Our department has a vision for delivering modernized approaches to addressing labor, human rights, and wage issues in North Dakota.

Skills and experience critical to this position include:

• Conducting telephonic interviews or investigations.
• Exceptional grammar and written communication skills with the ability to prepare detailed written decisions & correspondence.
• A professional and respectful demeanor.
• Astute analytical and critical thinking.
• Interpreting and analyzing information while accurately applying laws and preparing written decisions and correspondence.
• Maintaining a neutral and objective perspective.
• Efficiently and effectively working with North Dakota's diverse population.
• Cooperatively interacting within a team and with a variety of organizations.
• Ability to multitask and independently manage a caseload at various stages of completion, balancing multiple projects & demands while meeting deadlines.

To be considered for the Compliance Investigator II position, you must have:

• Bachelor's degree & 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Additional work experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• A master's degree may substitute for the work experience requirement.

Location: Remote from anywhere within the State of North Dakota or hybrid work with space available in Bismarck, ND.

Starting Salary: $61,440 per year or $5,120 monthly with up to a 5% increase after successful completion of one (1) year probation.

Application Procedures:
Applicants must complete an online application via the State of ND Careers site: www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department does not provide sponsorships. The successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.

The following must be attached to the application when submitted:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of 3 professional references with contact information

For more information or if you need an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Jes Juma at jessicaj@nd.gov or 701-328-2660.

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