POSITIONS COVERED UNDER THE SERVICE CONTACT ACT

Please use the DOL job code for Contract Worker Requests when the position is covered under the Service Contract Act.

Positions under the Service Contract Act include but not limited to:

• ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL - payroll, accounts, secretary, word processor, human resource, etc.
• AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING - computer operator, programmer, analyst, etc.
• GENERAL OR MISC. SERVICES - nurse, gardener, grounds, lighting tech, etc.
• INFORMATION AND ARTS - illustrator, photographer, etc.
• MATERIAL HANDLING AND PACKING - material handler, forklift operator, etc.
• MECHANICS AND MAINTENANCE - Electronics Maint, Laborer, Painter Maint, Rigger, Plumber Maint, etc.
• TECHNICAL - Civil Eng Tech, Drafter, Lab Tech, Environ Tech, Legal Assit, etc.
• TRANSPORTATION - Shuttle Bus Driver, Truck Driver, etc.
  

Department of Labor (DOL) job codes are 5-character numeric numbers assigned by the Department of Labor for positions which are covered under the Service Contract Act.


THE MINIMUM WAGE DETERMINATION

Positions covered under the Service Contract Act are subject to the DOL Minimum Wage Determination. DOL Wage Determinations are subject to change and should be validated for each request.

Use the LBNL Wage Determination to assure that you are offering a rate which meets the DOL minimum wage guideline. The current Wage Determination may be found at http://www.lbl.gov/Workplace/HumanResources/clabor/Wage_Determinations.pdf.

POSITIONS NOT UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT

Work assignments that are exempt/professional in duties are not covered by the Service Contract Act and there is no minimum hourly wage requirement.

Contract workers in exempt/professional assignments should be given the appropriate job code listed below. Laboratory employee job codes should not be used.

LBNL Salary Administration Manuals appendix of classifications

Last Updated March 2, 2007