I am DOL

Derek Smith, wearing glasses and a dark, zip-up shirt with a half collar.
Considering federal employment? Learn more about what it’s like to work in our Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs from Investigator Derek Smith.
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A woman with long brown hair and a pink shirt, with the text "I am DOL."
Administrative Specialist Paula Comer, a Schedule A employee, supports a team that makes sure workers can exercise their rights under federal labor law.
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Verlencia Somuah stands on a balcony in the city with trees and large buildings behind her.
Verlencia Somuah shares what it’s like to work for our Office of Disability Employment Policy, and how her own life experiences fuel her passion for public service.
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Vanessa Ross at home. She uses a wheelchair and is holding a small dog.
Claims examiner Vanessa Ross helps make sure that workers injured or sickened on the job receive the benefits they’re entitled to. 
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Clarissa Romero stands smiling at a construction site, wearing a hardhat labeled "OSHA" and a reflective vest.
Clarissa Romero, a safety and health compliance officer in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, helps make sure that workers come home safe at the end of every shift.
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Ron Vargas, smiling, with manufacturing machinery and tools behind him
Meet Ron Vargas, a federal project officer who helps make sure that workers have access to the education and training they need for family-sustaining careers. 
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Riquita Quaterman, wearing a blue dress, stands in a library leaning on a shelf containing large reference books.
Riquita Quarterman helps make sure that Americans receive their hard-earned retirement and health benefits. 
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Nicholas Gutierrez at work wearing a hardhat and reflective safety vest
As a third-generation miner, Nicholas Gutierrez understands the unique challenges — and rewards — associated with working in the mining industry.
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Filed in Special Initiatives, Equity and inclusion, Hiring • By: Julie Su •
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At the Department of Labor, our team is united by a common goal – to make a difference in the lives of working families.
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