LABOR STANDARDS INSPECTOR - 04282026- 77135
State of Tennessee, Nashville, TN, United States
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time04/28/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time05/04/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$3,631.00Salary (Annually)$43,572.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationNashville, TNDepartmentLabor and Workforce Development
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, , DAVIDSON COUNTY
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Qualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience
equivalent to three years of full-time investigative, auditing, claims examinations, business management, or
other related work.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license during employment.
Overview
Under general supervision, is responsible for labor standards inspection work of average difficulty, and performs related work as required. This is the working class in the Labor Standards Sub-Series. An employee in this class performs inspections and/or investigative work regarding compliance with labor standards statutory laws. This class differs from the Labor Standards Specialist in that the incumbent of the latter is responsible for quality control of inspections submitted to ensure they follow the labor standards inspection program.
Responsibilities
1. Conduct routine/random, complaint, and referral inspections at a variety of business types within a
timely manner regarding compliance with labor standards statutory laws.
2. Request, review, and evaluate documents required by the labor standards statutory laws.
3. Accurately document the events of inspections in the Labor Standards System and make updates as new
information becomes available.
4. Use judgement aligned with codes and policies along with knowledge of the statutory laws governed by
the labor standards unit to accurately cite violations when encountered.
5. Upload supporting documentation related to inspections.
6. Educate employers on compliance issues.
7. All other duties as required.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
1. Decision Quality
2. Instills Trust
3. Manages Complexity
4. Communicates Effectively
5. Manages Ambiguity
Knowledges:
1. Law and Government
2. Customer Service
3. Computers and Electronics
4. Telecommunications
Skills:
1. Active Listening
2. Critical Thinking
3. Reading Comprehension
4. Time Management
5. Judgement and Decision Making
Abilities:
1. Oral Comprehension & Expression
2. Written Comprehension & Expression
3. Deductive Reasoning
4. Information Ordering
Tools & Equipment
1. Laptop
2. Cell Phone (with camera)
3. Printer/Scanner/Copier
4. Motor Vehicle
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time04/28/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time05/04/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$3,631.00Salary (Annually)$43,572.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationNashville, TNDepartmentLabor and Workforce Development
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, , DAVIDSON COUNTY
For more information, visit the link below:
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience
equivalent to three years of full-time investigative, auditing, claims examinations, business management, or
other related work.
Necessary Special Qualifications: Possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license during employment.
Overview
Under general supervision, is responsible for labor standards inspection work of average difficulty, and performs related work as required. This is the working class in the Labor Standards Sub-Series. An employee in this class performs inspections and/or investigative work regarding compliance with labor standards statutory laws. This class differs from the Labor Standards Specialist in that the incumbent of the latter is responsible for quality control of inspections submitted to ensure they follow the labor standards inspection program.
Responsibilities
1. Conduct routine/random, complaint, and referral inspections at a variety of business types within a
timely manner regarding compliance with labor standards statutory laws.
2. Request, review, and evaluate documents required by the labor standards statutory laws.
3. Accurately document the events of inspections in the Labor Standards System and make updates as new
information becomes available.
4. Use judgement aligned with codes and policies along with knowledge of the statutory laws governed by
the labor standards unit to accurately cite violations when encountered.
5. Upload supporting documentation related to inspections.
6. Educate employers on compliance issues.
7. All other duties as required.
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies:
1. Decision Quality
2. Instills Trust
3. Manages Complexity
4. Communicates Effectively
5. Manages Ambiguity
Knowledges:
1. Law and Government
2. Customer Service
3. Computers and Electronics
4. Telecommunications
Skills:
1. Active Listening
2. Critical Thinking
3. Reading Comprehension
4. Time Management
5. Judgement and Decision Making
Abilities:
1. Oral Comprehension & Expression
2. Written Comprehension & Expression
3. Deductive Reasoning
4. Information Ordering
Tools & Equipment
1. Laptop
2. Cell Phone (with camera)
3. Printer/Scanner/Copier
4. Motor Vehicle
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.