Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Is Hiring A Bilingual Labor Law Investigator

Join Our Team as a Bilingual Labor Law Investigator! 🌟

This position offers an exciting opportunity to promote fairness, protect workers’ rights, and build a rewarding career within the Department of Labor & Industry.

Salary 💰

Annual Range: $51,971.00 - $79,062.00

Location 📍

Home Headquartered, Pennsylvania

Job Details

• Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
• Job Number: N-2026-48442
• Department: Department of Labor & Industry
• Division: LI BLLC Scranton Rgnl Off
• Opening Date: 04/29/2026
• Closing Date: 05/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
• Job Code: 70119
• Position Number: 00037935
• Union: AFSCME
• Bargaining Unit: G1
• Pay Group: ST06
• Bureau / Division: Labor and Industry, Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, Scranton Regional Office

Worksite Address & Counties 🌎

Home Headquartered, Pennsylvania - Counties include: Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Union, Wayne, and Wyoming.

Contact Information 📞

• Contact Name: Abbie Moist
• Contact Email: abmoist@pa.gov

About the Position 🚧

This Bilingual Labor Law Investigator role offers a meaningful opportunity to promote fairness, protect workers, and foster community well-being. You will engage in fieldwork, public outreach, and problem-solving to enforce labor laws and ensure workplace compliance.

Every day presents new opportunities to make a positive difference through education and enforcement of vital labor standards. Join a team committed to integrity, service, and community support.

Responsibilities & Duties 📋

Complaint Screening 🔍

• Review and assess incoming complaints for proper handling

Audit & Investigative Activities 🔎

• Examine payroll records, timecards, and related documentation for compliance
• Conduct interviews, gather evidence, and inspect worksites to verify violations

Collaboration & Education 🗣️

• Facilitate conferences with claimants and employers to resolve disputes
• Provide information about labor law requirements in both English and Spanish

Case Preparation 📁

• Compile reports, draft correspondence, and prepare testimonies for legal proceedings

Enforcement Actions ⚖️

• Testify as an expert witness in administrative and court cases

Work Schedule & Additional Info 🕒

• Full-time employment
• Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch
• Initial training may require frequent travel to the Scranton District Office

Telework & Equipment 💻

This position is home headquartered. To qualify, you must have a secure, high-speed internet connection and work from an approved Pennsylvania location.

Salary & Communication 💬

The starting salary may be non-negotiable in some cases. Further details will be communicated via email, so regularly check your inbox, including spam/junk folders.

Qualifications & Eligibility ✅

Minimum Experience & Education 🎓

• One year of technical investigative, construction, or trades experience plus a bachelor's degree, or
• Two years of such experience plus an associate’s degree, or
• Equivalent combination of experience and training

Additional Requirements ✔️

• Fluent in speaking and writing Spanish
• Possession of federally compliant ID (e.g., U.S. Passport, REAL ID, Military ID) — proof required at conditional job offer
• Willingness to reside in or relocate to the Scranton District Office region — expenses not covered
• Ability to uphold Department of Labor & Industry values and demonstrate professionalism
• Strong communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills