Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleBureau of Public Work & Prevailing Wage Enforcement Internship - Hourly - Albany

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.35 to $20.42 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class "Other" (generally Military Law positions)

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week TBD

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue

Bldg 12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Duties Description The intern will learn basic investigatory tactics & follow Worker Protection cases through from initial interview with a claimant to data entry, investigation, & resolution. After being instructed on confidentiality, the intern will sort & organize case files, review & prepare investigatory docs & give an analysis of potential wage violations. The intern will utilize the Contractor Registry system to determine registry status of contractors. They will study the investigator's manual & evaluate possible updates given latest advances in technological systems & methodologies. After learning basic safety protocols, the intern will take part in one or more field visits to construction sites to assist in interviewing workers to identify potential violations of wage laws. Basic tasks will include data entry, conducting searches of the Contractor Registry database, completing claim intakes, & cataloging information to be archived. Near the conclusion of the assignment the intern will present to Central Office staff on opportunities for improvement as they relate to the investigators' manual.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a student currently enrolled in upcoming/current college courses.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Ability to use SharePoint a plus.
Knowledge of DocuSign technology helpful.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills preferred.

Additional Comments Internship Areas:
Investigations
Criminal Justice/Corrections
Labor Management
Legal Specialisties


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How to Apply

Name Robert Stager

Telephone 518-457-1020

Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov

Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Labor

State Office Campus, Building 12, Room 561

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by October 1, 2025 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID 193134, Public Wage Internship - Albany in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEIA), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.