LABOR STANDARDS INSPECTOR - 05192026-77594

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State of Tennessee Job Information


Opening Date/Time:05/19/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time05/25/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly):$3,631.00
Salary (Annually):$43,572.00
Job Type:Full-Time
City, State Location:Memphis, TNDepartmentLabor and Workforce Development

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, SHELBY COUNTY

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tn.gov/workforce/careers.html

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to three years of full-time investigative, auditing, claims examinations,business management, or other related work.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license during employment.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for labor standards inspection work of average difficulty, and performs related work as required. This is the working class in the Labor Standards Sub-Series. An employee in this class performs inspections and/or investigative work regarding compliance with labor standards statutory laws. This class differs from the Labor Standards Specialist in that the incumbent of the latter is responsible for quality control of inspections submitted to ensure they follow the labor standards inspection program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine/random, complaint, and referral inspections at a variety of business types within a timely manner regarding compliance with labor standards statutory laws.
• Request, review, and evaluate documents required by the labor standards statutory laws.
• Accurately document the events of inspections in the Labor Standards System and make updates as new information becomes available.
• Use judgement aligned with codes and policies along with knowledge of the statutory laws governed by the labor standards unit to accurately cite violations when encountered.
• Upload supporting documentation related to inspections.
• Educate employers on compliance issues.
• All other duties as required.
  
  

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Decision Quality
• Instills Trust
• Manages Complexity
• Communicates Effectively
• Manages Ambiguity
  
  

Knowledges

• Law and Government
• Customer Service
• Computers and Electronics
• Telecommunications
  
  

Skills

• Active Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Time Management
• Judgement and Decision Making
  
  

Abilities

• Oral Comprehension & Expression
• Written Comprehension & Expression
• Deductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
  
  

Tools & Equipment

• Laptop
• Cell Phone (with camera)
• Printer/Scanner/Copier
• Motor Vehicle
  
  

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
  
  

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.