DiversityJobs Is Hiring A Bilingual Labor Law Investigator

Join Our Team as a Bilingual Labor Law Investigator! 🌟

Make a meaningful difference by protecting workers' rights across Pennsylvania in this rewarding, full-time role.

Salary 💰

$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 annually

Location 📍

Home Headquartered, Pennsylvania

Job Details

• Job Type: Non-Civil Service, Permanent, Full-time
• Job Number: N-2026-48326
• Department: Department of Labor & Industry
• Division: LI BLLC Hbg Rgnl Off
• Opening Date: 04/29/2026
• Closing Date: 05/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
• Job Code: 70119
• Position Number: 00084518
• Union: AFSCME
• Bargaining Unit: G1
• Pay Group: ST06
• Bureau / Division: Labor and Industry, Bureau of Labor Law Compliance, Harrisburg Regional Office
• Worksite Address: Home Headquartered, Pennsylvania

Contact Information 📧

• Name: Abbie Moist
• Email: abmoist@pa.gov
• Worksite Counties Include: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, York

About the Position 📝

Step into a meaningful role as a Bilingual Labor Law Investigator with the Department of Labor and Industry. Your efforts will help ensure that workers across Pennsylvania are protected by enforcing labor standards, investigating complaints, and educating the community.

Engage directly with people, businesses, and communities, utilizing your investigative or trades experience to uphold important legal standards.

Apply now and champion the rights of Pennsylvania's workers!

Key Responsibilities 🔍

• Complaint Review: Examine incoming complaints and determine appropriate next steps.
• Gather Evidence: Analyze payroll records, conduct onsite inspections, and interviews to verify violations.
• Communication: Write letters and facilitate conferences with claimants and employers, communicating fluently in Spanish.
• Case Preparation: Prepare detailed reports, maintain case records, and testify in court if needed.
• Public Education: Inform contractors, employees, officials, and the public about labor law requirements.

Additional details about this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule & Additional Info 🕒

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60-minute lunch
• Telework: This position is home headquartered. Requires high-speed internet and work from an approved PA location.
• Salary: Starting salary may be non-negotiable; further communication will be via email.

Qualifications & Requirements ✅

Minimum Experience & Training:

• One year of technical investigative or trades experience plus a bachelor's degree; or
• Two years of similar experience plus an associate’s degree; or
• Equivalent experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• Fluent in Spanish (speaking and writing)
• Must possess and maintain federally compliant ID (e.g., U.S. Passport, REAL ID, Military ID)
• Willing to relocate to counties within Harrisburg District (expenses not covered)
• Ability to uphold the values, ethics, professionalism, discretion, and work ethic of the Department
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform essential job functions

Preferred Qualifications (optional but valued):

• Experience in investigations, construction, trades, business management, finance, accounting, or conflict resolution
• Higher education (associate’s degree or greater) related to investigative fields
• Experience enforcing labor and employment laws
• Experience providing court testimony