FUNCTIONAL JOB TITLE: Wage and Hour Investigator I
Job Title: Industrial Safety and Health Inspector I
MOSES UNIT 9, JOB GRADE 19
PUBLIC PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BUREAU
FAIR LABOR DIVISION
(Boston, New Bedford, Springfield)
The Fair Labor Division (FLD) investigates and enforces the Massachusetts wage and hour and other laws governing fair labor standards under Chapters 149 and 151 of the Massachusetts General Laws and related regulations. The candidate for this position will be primarily responsible for investigating violations of labor standards under M.G.L. Chapter 149, M.G.L Chapter 151 and other related regulations and statutes.
Primary Duties:
- Review and investigate violations of labor standards under M.G.L. Chapter 149, M.G.L Chapter 151 and other related regulations and statutes.
- Conduct interviews concerning complaints of wage violations; write reports; respond to inquiries from employees, employers, and their representatives regarding applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations
- Conduct site visits.
- Testify at civil and criminal hearings and before the grand jury.
- Support the enforcement of wage, hour, child labor, and prevailing wage and other related work, as required.
- Conduct payroll audits and analyze financial records.
Position Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or technical experience in inspection or investigatory work or in the regulation or enforcement of wage and hour laws, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and applicable substitutions. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator's license is required.
Substitutions:
- An associate's degree with a major in a related discipline may be substituted for one year of the required experience.*
- A bachelor's degree with a major in a related discipline may be substituted for the required experience.*
*Education toward such a degree will be prorated.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional, technical experience and/or investigatory work in labor standards is preferred, as is a bachelor's degree.
- Prior knowledge of construction and building trades and/or immigrant communities is preferred.
- Organizational and analytical skills, good interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership experience and excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with various computer-based law enforcement
- Commitment to working in the public interest who can build rapport with people from different ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to interact effectively and convey information. This position requires extensive communication with members of the public through various platforms.
- Ability to adjust to changing situations and priorities and be comfortable spending significant portions of each day on the telephone and on virtual platforms.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information, exercise sound judgment, recognize problems in daily work activities and bring solutions to address them.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions, communicate effectively, and gather information through observing and questioning individuals and by examining records and documents.
- Ability to work successfully independently, as well as part of a team, and to perform the required work under deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills, excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, and attention to detail.
- Ability to demonstrate a connection to the people and communities we serve.
- Interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.
- Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese or other language fluency is desirable.
Location: This position may be based in the Boston, New Bedford, or Springfield Regional Office. Office location will be determined based on the candidate's expressed preference and space availability.
Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Salary: $2,579.14 to $3,768.93bi-weekly.Salary is determined by procedures outlined in applicable collective bargaining agreements and personnel procedures. Starting salary is determined at the corresponding step on the applicable salary chart (Unit 9 MOSES Scientist and Engineering Titles Grade 19) for total years of relevant experience, minus the Minimum Entrance Requirements outlined in the Position Requirements section above.
The application deadline for this posting is September 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM (ET).
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will gladly assist applicants in need of an accommodation. For assistance, contact the Human Resources Division at [redacted].
Inquiries regarding position & status may be made to:
Lori Swanson, Administrative Assistant
Fair Labor Division
