Wage And Hour Investigator 1 Office/On-site Recruitment # 250924-9240SH-001 Location Wethersfield, CT Date Opened 10/1/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $63,509 - $79,633/year *Individuals new to State employment start at the minimum of the range Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 10/9/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Do you have five (5) years of experience in labor management relations involving rates of pay, hours of work, conditions of employment and regulations of wages OR with payroll, timekeeping or accounting practices? If so, we have an excellent opportunity for you as a Wage and Hour Investigator 1! The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Labor (DOL (https://portal.ct.gov/dol/?language=en\_US) ) – Workplace Standards Unit – is currently recruiting for multiple Wage and Hour Investigator 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=9240SH&R1=&R3=) positions located in Wethersfield, CT. These positions are in our Wage and Workplace Standards Unit. In this role the incumbents will be entrusted to conduct investigations into employers’ compliance with minimum wage and hour laws in the applicable county. However, at times incumbents may be asked to cover other locations throughout the State when conducting investigations. Incumbents may be required to use their personal vehicles for work related activities with travel reimbursement. Position Highlights: + Full-time | 40 hours per week + Monday – Friday What we can offer you: + View our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. + A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees! + The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information. In your role as a Wage and Hour Investigator 1, you will have the opportunity to: + Audit payroll and time records of employers for compliance with state and federal wage and hour laws and regulations; + Investigate complaints and interview employees, employers and other persons or agencies concerning complaints; + Collect statistical data in surveys of wage rates and hours worked in various occupations and industries; + Initiate and conduct fact finding conferences; + Transcribe claims for wages when such as found due under existing laws; + Prepare reports and assemble evidence for hearings or court cases; + Conduct cost of living surveys as required; + Perform related duties as required. About the Department of Labor: The State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this ever-changing environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy. We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and other agencies that serve them. We ensure the supply of high-integrated services that serve the needs of our customers. Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + Note : The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rocky Young at Rocky.Young@ct.gov PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Labor Department this class is accountable for conducting investigations into employers compliance with minimum wage and hour law. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Audits payroll and time records of employers for compliance with state and federal wage and hour laws and regulations; + Investigates complaints and interviews employees, employers and other persons or agencies concerning complaints; + Collects statistical data in surveys of wage rates and hours worked in various occupations and industries; + Initiates and conducts fact finding conferences; + Transcribes claims for wages when such are found due under existing laws; + Prepares reports and assembles evidence for hearings or court cases; + Conducts cost of living surveys as required; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Knowledge of + relevant state and federal wage and hour laws; + payroll methods; + Skills + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills; + arithmetical computation skills; + Ability to investigate. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Five (5) years of experience in labor management relations involving rates of pay, hours of work, conditions of employment and regulations of wages OR with payroll, timekeeping or accounting practices. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. + A Master's degree in business or public administration, finance or a related field may be substituted for the General Experience. + Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience researching, interpreting, and consulting on CT labor laws and regulations, and employment practices. + Experience gathering and documenting written and verbal information. + Experience collecting and codifying numerical data. + Experience with conducting interviews, resolving conflict, and communicating through a variety of platforms. + Experience working with people from different cultural, ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds. + Experience in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online