Wage & Hour Labor Inspector (Labor & Safety Inspector)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Standards/Wage & Hour Division

Job Class Code: 7255
Grade: 23/Profesional & Technical Services
Salary: $49,275.20 - $69,139.20/Annually
Location: Augusta. Statewide travel required. 

Opening Date: May 22, 2025

Closing Date:  June 15, 2025

This is investigative and protective services work involving the inspection of Maine employers’ payroll and timekeeping systems to ensure compliance with wage and hour labor laws. Responsibilities include auditing payroll and time records; interviewing employees and employers to investigate and resolve complaints; consulting with employers; giving presentations to businesses and other groups; and enforcing regulations related to the employment of minors. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Primary responsibilities include:  

• Audits and/or inspects employers' payroll record keeping systems and the working conditions of minor employees to ensure employer is in compliance with applicable federal and state labor laws, rules, and regulations.
• Recommends issuance of citations and orders for violations of wage and hour labor laws.
• Interviews employers and employees to gather information regarding labor practices and complaints.
• Conducts consultations, conferences, and training programs to explain law standards, review practices and recommend appropriate changes/improvements to operational procedures, and/or provide information on labor laws.
• Coordinates services and activities with other departmental professional staff to ensure that labor law protections are enforced for all migrant and immigrant workers in Maine. · Develops and implements caseload management strategies to manage assigned cases.
• Testifies as an expert witness in court to assist in the prosecution of labor law violations.
• Inspects State business establishments and field-based work sites to enforce labor laws and regulations and identify hazardous conditions for minors.
• Writes reports of inspections and investigations to document findings and other required information.

Skills or knowledge required:

• Knowledge of the state and federal laws, rules, and regulations regulating the employment of men, women, and minors.
• Knowledge of the State Minimum Wage and Payment of Wage laws.
• Knowledge of employment and business practices and record keeping requirements.
• Knowledge of labor law compliance enforcement procedures and laws.
• Knowledge of investigative methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of employment conditions, hazards of various industries and businesses, relating to youth employment.
• Ability to interpret and apply labor laws and child labor safety laws.
• Ability to ascertain facts, reach logical conclusions, and make sound recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to write reports of investigations and inspections.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations.

Minimum qualifications:

A combination of education, training, and/or experience in Business/Public Administration, one of the Social Sciences, or a related area AND  demonstrated experience involving extensive public contact, public speaking, complaint investigation/resolution, mediation, or a directly related area.

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Scott Cotnoir, Director – Wage & Hour Division 207-623-7925 or scott.r.cotnoir@maine.gov 

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.  In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period.  Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you require a paper application, please download and print one here https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process or contact our office at 207-623-6700.  Paper applications for this posting should b