Job Opportunities in United States


September 10, 2024

State of Illinois

Chicago

FULL TIME


COMPLIANCE OFFICER - Spanish Speaking

Position Title: Compliance Officer - Spanish Speaking
Agency : Department of Labor
Closing Date/Time: 09/24/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,766.00/mo.) Full Range $4,766.00 - $6,632.00/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC028



This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.



All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.


Posting Identification Number 41057
Resume is recommended but not required
Position Overview
The Compliance Officer assists the Section Manager of the Compliance Section in the Fair Labor Standards (FLS) Division in the Illinois Department of Labor. FLS is responsible for assisting people recover unpaid wages as required by the various laws enforced by the Department. If you are interested in helping your fellow citizen’s recoup the wages they are owed, we invite you to apply for this position.
Essential Functions
  • Travels to employer work sites throughout the State, primarily in the Northern Region of the State.
  • Audits the records to establish information adequate to determine a dollar figure using straight salary rates, one and a half time rates, applicable commissions, meal allowances and gratuities.
  • Reviews additional records of employers to determine compliance with various labor laws enforced by the Department including, but not limited to, Child Labor, One Day Rest in Seven Act, Consumer Coverage Disclosure Act, Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants, Day and Temporary Labor Service Act, Private Employment Act, Nurse Agencies Licensing Act and Wage Payment and Collection Act.
  • Interviews employers and employees to determine the validity of records being audited and alleged complaints being filed, the status of employees as to coverage under the applicable laws and application of exemptions to employers and employees. Collects evidence which may be used in court and informal hearings. Serves as witness. This includes speaking/writing in Spanish for employers and employees who cannot speak or read English.
  • Utilizing a laptop computer, writes complete, accurate and documented inspection reports to be used in determining the need for possible court action.
  • Provides information and training to new field personnel and presentations to interested parties.
  • Discusses with school officials their duties and obligations under the Child Labor Laws and briefs them on the laws’ procedures and impact on minor workers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned which are within the scope of the duties enumerated above.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of two years of college with coursework in accounting, business mathematics or a related field.
  • Requires one year experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field.
  • Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial level.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Two (2) years of experience with basic accounting methods, procedures, and techniques.
  • Two (2) years of experience with federal and state labor laws, such as Child Labor, Six Day Week and Minimum Wage Standards Act.
  • Two (2) years of experience with investigative practices and procedures.
  • Two (2) years professional experience maintaining records and payroll reports.
  • One (1) year of experience presenting and explaining state labor laws and their application to employees, employers, and other interested parties.
  • One (1) year of experience documenting violations of state labor laws.
Conditions of Employment
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
  • This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing, or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
  • Requires ability to utilize the Spanish language in the performance of all duties
  • Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Agency Statement
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is one of Illinois' most important and dynamic Agencies. With an annual budget of $22.6 million, and an authorized staff of more than 100 full-time employees, IDOL has the capacity and capability to provide administration and enforcement of over 25 labor and safety Laws. Here at IDOL, we take pride in our Agency's mission: to promote and protect the rights, wages, welfare, working conditions, safety and health of Illinois workers through enforcement of state labor laws, and to safeguard the public through regulation of amusement rides and to ensure compliance with all other labor standards.
Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm (M-F) Flex Schedule May be Authorized
Work Location: 160 N La Salle St Chicago, IL 60601-3130
Agency Contact:

Danielle Routh
Email: DOL.HR@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-557-0819


Posting Group:
Legal, Audit & Compliance



This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).



APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.


Revolving Door:

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine



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