- Position Title
- Wage Hour Investigator (Recent Graduate)
- Agency
- Wage and Hour Division
- Announcement Number
- PW-23-BOS-WHD-12017965-BV Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, June 21, 2023 to Tuesday, June 27, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a recent graduate who has, within the previous two years, have completed a qualifying Associate's, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, professional, vocational or technical degree or certificate program OR will you complete such requirements within the future time frame stated in the announcement?
OR
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
Note:To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of graduation (transcripts). If you are applying within six years of graduation due to military service, you must provide supporting documentation to show military time served in the form of a DD-214. If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the provisions above provided you submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
OR
Are you a veteran who was unable to apply within two years of receiving your qualifying degree or certificate (associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctoral, or vocational/technical degree or certificate) due to military service obligation AND are you within six years from the date the degree or certificate was completed?
Note:To verify your eligibility, you must provide proof of graduation (transcripts). If you are applying within six years of graduation due to military service, you must provide supporting documentation to show military time served in the form of a DD-214. If you are currently on active duty you may be considered under the provisions above provided you submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.
For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
I understand that the responses I selected in this questionnaire must be fully supported by detailed descriptions of my work experiences in my resume. In the event that my responses are not supported by my resume, the human resources office will amend my responses to more accurately reflect the level of competency demonstrated in my resume.
4.
I understand submission of supporting documentation, e.g., transcripts, DD-214, SF-50, Most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months (or reason explaining why one cannot be provided) may be required for this position. I also understand that my application will not be considered if the required supporting documentation is not submitted or is not submitted in accordance with the time frames indicated in the announcement.
5.
Where did you first learn about this Department of Labor (DOL) job opportunity?
6.
Please provide the name of the institution/college/university or organization/program/network where you first heard about this Department of Labor (DOL) job opportunity. If you learned about this DOL job opportunity through a DOL Sponsored Career Fair, please provide the name of the career fair. If you learned about this job through OCIO, please specify if it was through OCIO LinkedIn, OCIO Twitter or another OCIO Outreach Method. If not applicable, please enter N/A.
(limit 250 characters)
7.
I have read the entire vacancy announcement to ensure compliance with all requirements. I understand that if I am qualifying based on experience, my resume must include specific duties that I have performed related to the specialized experience requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and that job titles alone are not sufficient to determine whether or not I meet the minimum qualifications.
Core Questions
1.
Are you a current Federal employee?
2.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate pay plan of the highest graded position you held.
3.
If you selected "Other", please enter the Pay Plan. If not applicable, please enter N/A.
(limit 100 characters)
4.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest-grade level you held.
5.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the dates of the highest title, series, graded position you held (MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY or Present, or if not applicable, please enter N/A.).
Note: Time-In-Grade restrictions apply in relation to advancement to General Schedule positions of employees in the competitive service. (limit 150 characters)
Note: Time-In-Grade restrictions apply in relation to advancement to General Schedule positions of employees in the competitive service. (limit 150 characters)
6.
If you are, or were, a Federal employee who held a permanent position in the competitive service, what is the highest full performance level* of that position?
*Full Performance Level: The highest grade level in an employment career ladder. For example, if the position is a Secretary, grade GS-5 with a target grade or promotion potential to GS-7, the GS-7 grade level is the full performance grade level of the position. It is the highest grade in the Secretary position's employment career ladder (i.e., GS-5, GS-6, GS-7).
*Full Performance Level: The highest grade level in an employment career ladder. For example, if the position is a Secretary, grade GS-5 with a target grade or promotion potential to GS-7, the GS-7 grade level is the full performance grade level of the position. It is the highest grade in the Secretary position's employment career ladder (i.e., GS-5, GS-6, GS-7).
7.
Does the Department of Labor employ any member of your family?
8.
If yes to previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization in which employed, and location if known. If not applicable, please enter N/A.
(limit 250 characters)
9.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
10.
Have you accepted a buyout from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
11.
For DOL employees only, what is your bargaining unit status?
12.
Are you currently serving or have you served in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
1.
The incumbent of the position must have and be able to maintain a valid driver's license and be able to drive a car on local streets as well as highways in urban and suburban/rural areas. Select one of the following options:
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Labor. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Wage and Hour Investigator at the GS-07 grade level.
2.
Select the statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Wage and Hour Investigator at the GS-09 grade level.
3.
In addition to the criteria specified above for the GS-09 grade level, applicants must have knowledge of and ability to apply the provisions of Federal wage and hour labor laws pertaining to wages, hours of work, or related conditions of employment. Select the statement that best describes the experience and/or education you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Wage and Hour Investigator at the GS-09 grade level.
4.
Choose the statement that best describes your experience managing multiple tasks where defined deadlines are competing and varied.
5.
You have been given three assignments to complete within a specific time frame. You find that you will not be able to complete all three assignments during the given time frame. Select the one statement that best describes how you would handle this situation.
6.
Select the one response that best describes your experience in developing alternative courses of action and making decisions which are based on logical assumptions, and which reflect factual information.
7.
Select the response(s) that best describe your knowledge as it relates to compensation in a service industry such as Agriculture, Construction, Transportation, Warehousing, Administrative Support, Health Care, Food Services and/or Retail. (Select all that apply.)
8.
Select the one response that describes your level of knowledge and experience with the wage and hour laws and regulations.
9.
Select the one response that most accurately describes your experience supporting investigations by conducting research, computations, and proposing preliminary outcomes.
10.
Select the one statement that describes your level of experience in conducting investigations, negotiations, and legal procedures?
11.
From the following list of interpersonal communication skills, identify those that you have routinely and successfully applied at work. (Select all that apply.)
12.
From the following choices, identify those that reflect your experience in the area of customer service. (Select all that apply.)
13.
Indicate which of the following situations requiring influencing and/or negotiating skills in which you have regularly participated. Be prepared to justify your responses during a job interview if you are invited.
14.
Select the one statement below that best describes your highest level of experience resolving conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact.
15.
Select the statement(s) that applies to your work or academic experience. (Select all that apply.)
16.
Select the response(s) that best describe your writing activities. (Select all that apply.)
17.
Select the one statement that best describes your highest level of skill in preparing investigative correspondence and other documents to support investigative activities.
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.