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The Virgin Islands Department of Labor seeks a Chief Compliance Officer
The Virgin Islands Department of Labor is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer to oversee its compliance program and ensure that private sector businesses are in compliance with fair employment practices, job posting requirements, EDC beneficiary requirements, and Unemployment Insurance (UI) law.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Chief Compliance Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective compliance program that meets commonly accepted standards and statutory requirements. This includes drafting and revising policies to ensure private sector business compliance with applicable local and federal rules, regulations, and statutory requirements affecting labor/employment practices, EDC benefits, and related employment security programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigating allegations of violated practices of labor statutes
- Making recommendations for appropriate action based on findings
- Interrogating complainants to extract facts surrounding alleged violations
- Obtaining statements and affidavits from complainants and witnesses relative to charges filed
- Working with the Unemployment Insurance Tax Unit to identify, compute, and collect delinquent tax reports
- Preparing comprehensive reports on the activities of the section
The Chief Compliance Officer will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, employers, and employees. This includes communicating effectively with both employer and employee in the determination and resolution of disputes.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, the Chief Compliance Officer must have a thorough knowledge of federal and local employment discrimination laws, their underpinnings, and relevant rules and regulations. They must also be able to analyze facts and make determinations and recommendations with respect to issuance of complaints.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, with the ability to plan and manage multiple projects. They will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Work Environment
This role is based in the Virgin Islands Department of Labor’s office, with regular fieldwork required. The successful candidate must be willing to wear safety or personal protective equipment as mandated by the activity to be performed.
Applicants
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least 5 years of experience in a related field. A master’s degree is preferred, along with certification in compliance or labor law. The ideal candidate will also possess strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Contact
For more information on this role, please contact the Virgin Islands Department of Labor at [insert contact information]. We look forward to receiving your application!