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Position Overview

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.

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