Careers

Description:

OLS is seeking a Senior Labor Standards Investigator to advocate for workers’ rights through investigations and intake processes. This role handles a complex caseload, conducts legal research, and ensures compliance with Seattle’s labor ordinances, including Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST), Minimum Wage (MW), Wage Theft (WT), Secure Scheduling (SS), Fair Chance Employment (FCE), and laws protecting hotel employees, domestic workers, gig workers, and independent contractors. Responsibilities include investigating labor law violations, gathering evidence, negotiating and drafting legally binding settlement contracts, providing mentorship to Investigators, advising leadership, developing enforcement procedures and policies, and providing training and technical assistance to workers, businesses, and community organizations.

If you are dedicated to advancing workers’ rights and driving systemic change, we encourage you to apply!

 

Job Responsibilities

 

Your success will depend on your ability to:

• Identify legal and factual issues, assess compliance, and conduct detailed investigations.
• Build trust with marginalized communities, including those with limited English proficiency.
• Apply racial equity and social justice principles in the workplace and community.
• Listen actively, build space for diverse perspectives, and pursue inclusive outcomes.
• Communicate with clarity and tact while encouraging collaboration and teamwork.
• Prepare authoritative reports summarizing key findings and analysis.
• Navigate fast-paced political environments with multiple priorities.
• Engage successfully with disenfranchised and marginalized communities with a focus on race and social justice.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and demonstrate quick learning.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills.

Skills/Eligibility:

You will be prepared if you have a combination of the following experience, knowledge, and skills:

• Experience in investigation or research in employment law, labor, worker advocacy, public or non-profit sectors, civil rights, human rights, or related fields.
• Expertise in labor standards, civil rights law enforcement, equal employment opportunity, complaint investigation, or labor relations.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with an understanding of public policy and the policy-making process.
• Outstanding organizational, technical writing, editing, and data collection skills.
• Ability to read and interpret laws and regulations.
• Keen attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in handling large datasets in Microsoft Excel and applying strong math skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 for communications, data analysis, and reporting.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

You will demonstrate a dedication to:

• Advancing racial and social equity through community engagement, education, or policy development.
• Contributing to efforts to combat systemic racism and promoting equitable policies passionate about BIPOC communities.
• Delivering meaningful outcomes in collaboration with diverse partners.
• Encouraging teamwork, a strong work ethic, and an inclusive work environment.