Bilingual Labor Law Specialist

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Hiring Agency:

Labor - Agency 23

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$21.705

Job Posting:

JR2025-00020714 Bilingual Labor Law Specialist (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

11-19-2025

Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Labor has a great opportunity to join the Labor Standards Division as a Bilingual Labor Law Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with labor laws enforced by the agency.

We are looking for a candidate who is bilingual in Spanish and English, can work independently, interpret state laws and regulations, and communicate effectively with individuals of all levels.

This position will receive a $1.75 pay differential for bilingual language skills.

Here's what we have to offer!

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
• Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
• Training and Development based on your career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates
• A safe and secure environment
  

Examples of Work

• Conduct Labor Law investigations, inspections, payroll audits and prepare and close case files.

• Conduct on-site inspections and interviews at construction sites to ensure compliance with Contractor Registration and Employee Classification.

• Enter completed inspections and interview contact notes into database.

• Meet with CRA support staff, ECA staff and manager on a regular basis to discuss complaints, travel agenda and daily workload.

• Assist walk-in customers with questions, complaints and applications for all Labor Laws enforced by the Labor Standards division.

• Assist staff with updates to Contractor Registration information in the database daily and as necessary to keep database current.

• Answer telephone and email requests for information regarding Labor Standards laws.

• Maintain spreadsheets and statistics regarding case files and investigations.

• Disseminate timely and accurate oral and written information regarding Labor Laws to employers, employees and general public.

• Prepare case narrative for Office of General Counsel when punitive action citations are issued.

• Troubleshoot problems that arise from incomplete or inaccurate CRA applications or renewals.

• Conduct presentations to groups regarding CRA, ECA and all other labor laws enforced by Labor Standards.
  

Location: This is an on-site position and is located at the NDOL Administration Building, 550 S. 16th St - Lincoln, NE
Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Monday – Friday

Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training in public administration, business administration, personnel administration, labor law, bookkeeping, accounting, or social/behavioral sciences; OR experience in: business, labor relations, social services, and/or labor law with responsibility for interpretation and enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations including investigations of alleged violations.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, personnel administration, social/behavioral sciences human services, or closely related field. Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint.

Other: Spanish/English bilingual language skills are required. Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation. Must be able to work outdoors and physically maneuver safely through active construction sites and potentially hazardous environments.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: The practices and procedures of employment/labor investigation; typical working conditions in business and industrial settings; clerical accounting procedures pertaining to wage computation and recording of hours worked; basic office computer software programs.

Ability to: Plan, organize and conduct thorough and complete investigations; learn, interpret, apply, and explain state and federal labor laws, regulations, policies, procedures, directives, or guidelines; gather and analyze data and information from a variety of sources and draw sound conclusions and determinations; interact with people of varied socio-economic levels; prepare clear and precise reports; present information in a professional manner; defend and explain determinations made; maintain self-control and composure under trying conditions; plan and schedule one's personal workload.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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