• Job Description

  Req#: 825871

  WHO WE ARE:
  Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 12455 Beechnut St, Houston, Texas.

  TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

  
  WHO YOU ARE:
  The Investigator IV performs complex (journey-level) investigative work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

  WHAT YOU WILL DO:
  The ideal candidate must have a secure, dedicated workspace with Internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours.Will be required to travel up to 75% of the time. Reliable transportation is a must.

  YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
  -Conduct complex on-site investigations/inspections for compliance with the child labor laws involving employers, minors, parents, school administrators, and local law enforcement agencies.
  -Define scope and objective of investigations.
  -Determine appropriate use of interview, interrogation, and other investigative techniques and maintains investigative objectivity.
  -Interview employers / children via telephone or in person, using appropriate techniques.
  -Perform educational outreach with employers, schools and community groups.
  -Work involves flexibility in work week and daily work schedule.
  -May travel extensively (approximately 70-75% of time) of which approximately 25 - 30% is for overnight travel.
  -May be called to serve as a witness and provide testimony in administrative and/or judicial proceedings.
  -Other duties as assigned.

  YOU QUALIFY WITH:
  -Two years of full-time experience performing auditing or investigating work; or unemployment insurance claims examiner tasks; or gathering of information, interviewing, counseling or in the instruction, demonstration, and interpretation of policies in a public or private enterprise.
  -Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

  YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
  -Recent Wage and Hour experience.
  -Investigation experience.
  -Bilingual; Spanish / English
  -Prior experience working in a government office.
  -Performs tasks independently; and organizes and prioritizes tasks.
  -Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
  -Meet strict deadlines.
  -Personal computer experience, including word processing and spreadsheet software.
  -Experience interpreting complex agency policies and procedures, including analyzing information gathered and adjudicating determinations according to laws, rules and policies.
  -Ability to perform tasks independently or as a cooperative work group.
  -Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, good oral and written communications.
  -Strong interviewing skills.

  YOU GAIN:
  - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
  - Competitive salary: $4,832.08/month
  - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
  - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
  - Medical Insurance
  - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
  - Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

  
  VETERANS:
  Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ComplianceInspectionandInvestigation.pdf

  
  HOW TO APPLY:
  To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.
  TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.

• About the company

  Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.

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