State of Florida

Labor, Employment & Training Specialist

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Sarasota • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $1,397 - $1,453 per biweekly

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Conducts on-site investigations of complaints relating to youth employment to determine compliance with Chapter 450, Part I, Florida Statutes.
  • Compiles and analyzes evidence of infractions through in-depth review of payroll records, prepares investigative reports of findings, and submits same to Child Labor Program Staff for appropriate action.
  • Contacts and interviews witnesses, records statements, and prepares cases for post-investigative proceedings (hearings).
  • May attend hearings to give testimony concerning investigations.
  • Conducts educational workshops/seminars, through written materials, telephone contacts, and program presentations for employers, employees, agricultural associations, advocacy groups, co-operatives, schools, parents, and the general public.
  • May coordinate and/or work with outside agencies on matters relating to the employment of minors/farm workers.
  • May refer complaints and apparent violations outside of our enforcement authority to appropriate state, federal and local law enforcement agencies including, but not limited to, USDOL (Wage & Hour), INS, Social Security, IRS, OSHA, UC Tax, Workers Compensation, and Department of Health.
  • Conducts routine walk-in unscheduled inspections of employer businesses.
  • Evaluates, analyzes, compiles, and records investigative reports which may include, but are not limited to, payroll audits and spreadsheets.
  • Conducts fact-finding conferences, takes testimony from parties regarding complaints and witnesses.
  • Assists Department’s legal staff in the preparation and prosecution of cases, and attends formal and informal hearings, giving testimony concerning investigations.
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

  • One year Administrative or Clerical Office experience;
  • Experience formatting, editing and creating comprehensive correspondence using Microsoft Office and e-mail correspondence using Microsoft Outlook;
  • The ability to work flexible hours with regional travel and occasional overnight travel;
  • A valid Florida Driver’s License.
  • Experience in a regulatory field. (Preferred)
  • Proficient in using OnBase and Versa Regulation. (Preferred)
  • Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply applicable Florida Statutes, laws, policies and procedures. (Preferred)
Benefits
  • State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
  • Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
  • Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
  • Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
  • The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
  • The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
  • Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
  • Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
  • Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
investigative reportingevidence analysispayroll auditingfact-findingcase preparationregulatory compliancecorrespondence formattingdata compilationstatute interpretationworkshop facilitation
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingattention to detailflexibilitytestimony presentationcollaborationpublic speakingproblem-solving
Certifications
valid Florida Driver’s License