Within the Department of Labor and Industries, enforces the Industrial Welfare Law, Public Work Law, Farm Labor Law and the Minimum Wage and Overtime Act and other related statutes.  Investigates wage disputes.  Mediates and/or negotiates settlements between employers and employees.

This is the entry level of the series.  In the Department of Labor and Industries, performs work of graduated complexity in a training capacity in order to achieve journey level status in the Industrial Relations Agent 2. The Industrial Relations Agent 2 is an apprenticeable job that has been approved by the Washington Apprenticeship and Training Council. 

Positions in this class are distinguished by assignment as a registered apprentice trainee for the journey class receiving on the job and academic training to achieve journey status.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position. 

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Must be at least 18 years of age

AND

have a high school diploma or GED.