DISTRICT SUPERVISOR, DIVISION OF WAGE AND HOUR COMPLIANCE

Code: 55984 State Competitive Range: R27 (FY 2027) Work week NL: FLSA exemptOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $87,507 - $128,718.8/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under the general supervision of an Assistant Chief or other supervisory official in the Wage and Hour Division and Contract Compliance, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, supervises field staff in a given geographic area responsible for investigating claims involving the improper payment of wages, inadequate conditions of employment, or other alleged violations to ensure compliance with the various labor laws, rules and regulations under the jurisdictions of the division; may independently conduct the more complex and/or sensitive investigations; negotiates and authorizes settlements regarding assessed wages, fees, penalties, or other sanctions; may be assigned to supervise the Agricultural Compliance Section which enforces Child Labor, Wage Payment and Wage and Hour laws in agricultural-related industries; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

Supervises field staff in their conduct of investigations of employers to ensure compliance with laws and regulations which provide for proper payment and adequate conditions of employment. Supervises staff responsible for examining employer accounts and records including payroll records, individual earnings records, cash disbursements, general ledgers, invoices and related information such as union contracts to identify employer practices in compensating employees; ensures work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Advises field staff when problems arise in the analysis and interpretation of complex computer payroll systems; determines the need for referral to other state Divisions and makes referrals based on the information abstracted from field reports and other sources and computer knowledge of transmission of referrals. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees. Approves the issuance of permits, certificates and licenses in accordance with Industrial Homework Law and Sheltered Workshop Laws based on findings of field staff. Supervises the implementation of enforcement activities prescribed by various labor laws and regulations under the jurisdiction of the Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. Supervises and coordinates surveillance and patrol and saturation inspections. Reviews reports submitted by district field staff; evaluates evidence; records action to be taken in case of apparent violation. May conduct informal conferences with employers to resolve issues revealed during investigations, such conferences may involve negotiation with the employer on the amount to be paid to employees. Authorizes settlements pertaining to unpaid/underpaid wages, administrative fees and/or penalties; may conduct settlements concerning the confiscation of machinery and goods under the Apparel Registration Act. Relays information to field staff concerning changes in laws and/or regulations enforced by the Division and procedures to be used for the implementation of these changes. Periodically reviews techniques and procedures used by field representatives and makes recommendations for changes which will improve staff effectiveness and efficiency. Establishes a task force operation with team inspection and coordinates same. Drafts and prepares subpoenas for services or those employers in violation of the law. Reviews reports for the department as a witness in cases being prosecuted under applicable sections of the public law; prepares cases and assembles evidence for use in prosecution. Participates in planning and carrying out joint inspections and/or solving problems with internal units and external agencies; may assist in the development of memoranda of understanding (MOU) with other agencies. May travel within a designated geographic area of the State. Provides information to the public and others concerning labor laws, rules and regulations under the jurisdiction of the Division. Organizes assigned supervisory and related work and develops effective work methods. Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Supervises the maintenance of essential records and files. If assigned to the Agricultural Compliance Section also performs the following tasks: Coordinates and provides functional supervision over inspection of seasonal agricultural worker camps and tenant housing for adequacy, safety and sanitation and to ensure that the laws that regulate the registration and operations of crew leaders are enforced. Supervises field staff responsible for evaluating evidence concerning violations of the New Jersey Crew Leader Registration Act and other statutes applicable to migrant and seasonal farm workers; may supervise and/or conduct informal interviews with employers concerning violations, investigations and inspections. As appropriate under the Crew Leader Registration Act and other statues applicable to migrant and seasonal farmworkers, prepares cases for administrative hearings and municipal or higher courts; assembles evidence for use in prosecution; may act as a witness in cases being prosecuted. Provides technical assistance to migrant labor workers, crew leaders, referral agencies and growers concerning complaints and their resolution. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of labor laws and regulations as they relate to the proper payment of wages and adequate conditions of employment. Knowledge of the various payroll and recordkeeping systems utilized by employers. Knowledge of investigative methods and techniques. Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze information. Knowledge of approved procedures and techniques used in the conduct of field investigations. Ability to interpret and apply the laws of New Jersey and related Federal statutes pertaining to areas including, but not limited to, Wage and Hour, Wage Payment, Wage Collection, Discrimination in Wages because of Sex and Prevailing Wages on Public Contracts Laws, provision of the child labor law, and the laws regulating Mercantile Establishments, as well as other applicable laws covering wages and conditions of employment. Ability to interpret and apply the Federal and State regulations regarding the sanitation, water supply, housing, and general safety measures required in seasonal agricultural worker camps and tenant houses. Ability to interpret and apply Federal and State laws which relate to the establishment, maintenance and regulation of resident facilities for migrant workers and their families and of those related to the health, welfare and safety of workers. Ability to analyze and interpret union bargaining agreements. Ability to analyze and interpret complex computer payroll systems. Ability to supervise staff and evaluate their work performance. Ability to effectively communicate with representatives from school, health and welfare agencies when problems arise concerning the employment of children. Ability to participate in the preparation of cases for court action and to serve subpoenas, summons and injunctions. Ability to draft correspondence and prepare reports. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Eight (8) years of professional experience in a public or private agency identifying and investigating violations in a field of specific regulatory conditions, interpreting and applying these regulations and making recommendations based on findings. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a master's degree in business or public administration; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.