Field Investigator — Wage Theft Enforcement

California Department of Industrial Relations; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations is seeking a Deputy Commissioner II in the Judgment Enforcement Unit (JEU) based in Sacramento, CA. The role leads investigations into complex wage-theft and judgment enforcement, serving as a subject-matter expert while mentoring staff and guiding new tools and strategies to improve efficiency.

The position requires travel, irregular hours, and a mix of office and field work.

Qualifications

• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations on the most complex and sensitive cases involving enforcement of judgments, wage codes, and IWC orders.
• Provide mentorship and training on wage-recovery subject matter to lower-level staff.
• Develop and lead smaller projects to improve investigation tools and efficiency; collaborate with other government entities as needed.
• Travel and irregular hours are required; work in office and field settings.

Job description

California Department of Industrial Relations is seeking a Deputy Commissioner II in the Judgment Enforcement Unit (JEU) based in Sacramento, CA. The role leads investigations into complex wage-theft and judgment enforcement, serving as a subject-matter expert while mentoring staff and guiding new tools and strategies to improve efficiency.

The position requires travel, irregular hours, and a mix of office and field work.