Labor Standards Analyst 2026-02230

Labor Standards Analyst 2026-02230

Salary

$32.33 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-02230

Department

Department of Workforce Services

Division

PA01

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

EHLS09

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Workforce Services is seeking a Labor Standards Analyst to investigate, evaluate, and issue written determinations through complex case analysis and independent adjudication of federal and state violations of civil rights laws and wage and hour laws. The incumbent will alleviate the burden on the Court System through informal and formal administrative procedures, including alternative dispute resolution, to resolve violations of State and Federal anti-discrimination and wage & hour laws. The incumbent will exercise considerable independent discretion and judgment within statutory limits.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

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Human Resource Contact: kelly.gayer@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Advises claimants, charging parties, the public, workforce centers, attorneys, employers, and others concerning labor laws, unfair/illegal employment practices, wage and hour laws, and all other statutes enforced by Labor Standards.
• Investigates and issues determinations on claims for wages.
• Investigates and issues decisions on charges of employment discrimination. This includes legal analysis based upon current case law.
• Investigates and issues determinations on the Wyoming Labor Preference Act.
• Conducts alternative dispute resolution conferences (fact finding/settlement conferences) with authority to negotiate settlements on wage claims and charges of employment discrimination.
• Conducts site visits on charges of employment discrimination.
• Prepares an investigative plan and issues requests for information to parties in a claim or charge.
• Investigates complaints involving child labor violations, issues findings, and recommendations for compliance and possible referral to the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Upon request of the Program Manager or the Division Administrator, may investigate objections to a resident contractors certification and report findings back to the Program Manager or Administrator.
• Investigate the state prevailing wage act violations, which mandate set wages to be paid on state public works projects.
• Provides training on employment law to the general public, employer groups, and employee groups.
• Investigate discrimination charges, draft discovery requests, interview witnesses, draft and negotiate settlements, request and draft subpoenas, write determinations, and conduct factfinding/settlement conferences.
• Take complaints of wage and hour violations, contact employers, conduct on-site visits; advise, consult, assist, and provide technical support to lawyers, unions, employers, and employees to be paid on state public works projects.
• Provides training on employment law to the general public, employer groups, and employee groups.
• Investigate discrimination charges, draft discovery requests, interview witnesses, draft and negotiate settlements, request and draft subpoenas, write determinations, and conduct factfinding/settlement conferences.
• Take complaints of wage and hour violations, contact employers, conduct on-site visits; advise, consult, assist, and provide technical support to lawyers, unions, employers, and employees on complex labor laws.
• Conduct legal research, review, analyze court decisions, statutes, regulations, codes, and rules, and apply considerable judgment to fair employment and wage and hour cases.
• Review employment policy handbooks upon employer request as assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to those with experience and knowledge of Employment Law and Human Resources Management.

Preference may be given to those with Mediation and Negotiation techniques, and interpersonal communications are preferred.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of state and federal labor laws, including wage and hour statutes, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and EPA.
• Knowledge of Labor Standards Program procedures and applicable rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of laws, practices, principles, and concepts regarding federal/state civil rights, labor relations, wage and hour, equal pay, age, race, sex discrimination, disability discrimination, family and medical leave, plant closing, and other labor laws.
• Knowledge of public works contracts, unions, state preference, and prevailing wage.
• Knowledge of basic principles/practices of business accounting.
• Knowledge of how to conduct audits of complex payroll records and other employer documents.
• Knowledge of mediation and negotiation techniques and interpersonal communications.
• Knowledge of the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelors Degree (typically in Business)

Experience:

0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Labor Standards)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Labor Standards)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position takes place in an average work environment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
• Former State of Wyoming employees who are rehired within 31 days from their previous employment, will be required to reimburse the State of Wyoming for all Vacation and Sick leave compensation received upon separation.
• Offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Supplemental Information

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Human Resource Contact: kelly.gayer@wyo.gov

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

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01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(EHLS09) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.

05

Which of the following best describes your experience and knowledge of Employment Law?

• No relevant experience
• Less than One (1) year
• One (1) to less than Two (2) years
• Two (2) to less than Three (3) years
• Three (3) to less than Four (4) Years
• Four (4) or more years

06

Describe your experience and knowledge of Employment Law.

07

Which of the following best describes your experience and knowledge in Human Resources Management?

• No relevant experience
• Less than One (1) year
• One (1) to less than Two (2) years
• Two (2) to less than Three (3) years
• Three (3) to less than Four (4) years
• Four (4) or more years

08

Describe your experience and knowledge in Human Resources Management.

09

Which of the following best describes your experience in Mediation and Negotiation techniques and interpersonal communications.

• No relevant experience
• Less than One (1) year
• One (1) to less than Two (2) years
• Two (2) to less than Three (3) years
• Three (3) to less than Four (4) years
• Four (4) or more years

10

Describe your experience in Mediation and Negotiation techniques and interpersonal communications.

11

(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resourses Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

12

(DWS) Please be advised that any offers of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

13

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus

14

(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

15

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: Per Wyoming Statute, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for Veterans Preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive Veterans Preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. * I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure and understand that, if claiming Veterans Preference, I must attach the appropriate supporting documentation to each application I submit in order to receive Veterans Preference.

• Yes, I have read and understand the Veterans Preference Disclosure.
• No, I am not claiming Veterans Preference

16

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

17

(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm