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AK DOL&WD; Wage and Hour Investigator 1 - Job Training Program

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Program summary

The Wage and Hour Investigator 1 performs investigative duties in a trainee capacity.This position is in an on-the-job training environment where the Investigator 1 will learn the required foundational knowledge of the position’s duties and responsibilities.

Roles & job description

Throughout the training phase, the participant will strive to attain knowledge of the Department and its mission, learning basic analysis, investigative and auditing skills. This will be accomplished though task-oriented skill development projects. Successful completion of the investigator 1 training is necessary to perform at the Investigator 2 job class level. The journey level requires fully independent task performance, highly effective working knowledge and proficient skill application in:• Wage and hour statutes and regulations as well as adopted federal regulations;• Identifying and analyzing wage and hour complaints for potential violations;• Maintaining professional interaction with the public;• Demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills;• Demonstrating basic principle of evidence gathering; • Displaying basic proficiency in gathering information from databases and internet resources;• Reviewing and auditing payrolls, financial documentation, and time keeping records;• Demonstrating an understanding of investigative case progression;• Demonstrating knowledge of various wage and hour forms. Training and experience are gained by observation and shadowing with journey-level investigators, one-on-one training experiences, and job- relevant training or seminars; required reading, becoming familiar with the purpose and use of standard and non-standard documents, manuals, statutes, regulations, court rules, and other relevant texts and references; computer and document search; execution of progressive, practical job assignments and tasks, and other training and experience methods and techniques determined appropriate by supervisors and managers.

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  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 1 - 30 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
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