Workplace Fraud Investigator (DLT) at State of careers Rhode Island

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

73822.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Labor Law Compliance, Investigations, Inspections, Audits, Accounting Practices, Report Writing, Data Analysis, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Negotiation, Statistical Analysis, Evidence Collection, Administrative Hearings, Employee Misclassification, OSHA Compliance, Wage Laws

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Labor And Training Division Regulatory Compliance Salary $63,918.00 - $73,822.00 Job Profile JC-02201200-27 - Workplace Fraud Investigator (DLT) (C94 L2869 DOA DLT) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM 1511 Pontiac Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 Opening Date December 13, 2025 Closing Date December 22, 2025 Job Requisition Number JR100423 Workplace Fraud Investigator (DLT) (Open Date: 12/13/2025) Pay Grade C00326 A Classification Workplace Fraud Investigator (DLT) Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: In the Department of Labor and Training (DLT), to investigate and enforce the compliance of labor standards laws and state prevailing wage laws including but not limited to Minimum Wages and Hours, Payment and Collection of Wages, Child Labor, Industrial Job Shops, Public Works Construction Projects, the Rhode Island Parental and Family Medical Leave Act, Paid Sick and Safe Leave, Employee Misclassification, OSHA 10 Compliance, Historic Tax Credits and Apprenticeship Requirements; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom general instructions are received with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement in completing assignments. Work is usually reviewed upon completion for conformance with laws, rules, policies, procedures, and objectives. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise administrative and clerical staff as required. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED In the Department of Labor and Training (DLT), to investigate and enforce the compliance of labor standards laws and state prevailing wage laws including but not limited to Minimum Wages and Hours, Payment and Collection of Wages, Child Labor, Industrial Job Shops, Public Works Construction Projects, the Rhode Island Parental Family and Medical Leave Act, Paid Sick and Safe Leave, Employee Misclassification, OSHA 10 Compliance, Historic Tax Credits and Apprenticeship Requirements. To collect and evaluate evidence and make a determination regarding the validity of wage complaints. To testify under oath in Administrative Hearings and judicial proceedings regarding investigative findings, and to defend those findings under cross-examination. To conduct extensive in-depth investigations of employers’ payroll and other records concerning labor law compliance. To initiate and conduct fact-finding conferences and discussions. To collect and analyze a variety of statistical, wage and other data. To conduct in-person interviews and collect relevant evidence on job sites, including employers that promote the Underground Economy. To encourage workers that are employed as part of the Underground Economy to provide statements and offer testimony to combat employee misclassification. To negotiate with employers, their legal counsel, accountants, and other representatives in order to obtain voluntary compliance and collect back wages for employees. To prepare detailed investigation and other reports including details on the procedures followed, the substantiation of data and a summary of findings and recommendations. To prepare and file claims against the applicable contractor’s bond for any potential prevailing wage violations. To do related work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A knowledge of the principles, techniques and methods of labor law compliance, investigations, inspections and audits; a working knowledge of labor laws relating to employment and the ability to explain and interpret pertinent provisions of laws and regulations; a working knowledge of accounting practices; the ability to ascertain facts by personal contact, observation and the examination of records; a working knowledge of court procedures; the ability to detect violations of various labor laws and to gain compliance with these laws; the ability to prepare clear and concise analytical reports; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, employers and their representatives; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Graduation from a college of recognized standing with an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field; and Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of employment in investigatory, accounting and/or auditing work which involved obtaining technical facts, writing reports and obtaining compliance with the law. Supplemental Information GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: In the Department of Labor and Training (DLT), to investigate and enforce the compliance of labor standards laws and state prevailing wage laws including but not limited to Minimum Wages and Hours, Payment and Collection of Wages, Child Labor, Industrial Job Shops, Public Works Construction Projects, the Rhode Island Parental and Family Medical Leave Act, Paid Sick and Safe Leave, Employee Misclassification, OSHA 10 Compliance, Historic Tax Credits and Apprenticeship Requirements; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom general instructions are received with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement in completing assignments. Work is usually reviewed upon completion for conformance with laws, rules, policies, procedures, and objectives. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise administrative and clerical staff as required. Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

The Workplace Fraud Investigator is responsible for investigating and enforcing compliance with labor standards laws and state prevailing wage laws. This includes collecting evidence, conducting interviews, and preparing detailed reports on findings.