Labor Compliance Analyst (LCA)

California Department of Industrial Relations; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations (Labor Commissioner’s Office) is seeking an Analyst I to analyze data, generate reports, and conduct compliance review across the Bureau of Field Enforcement (BOFE) program, including enforcement of minimum wage, overtime, and related laws.

The role requires a Statement of Qualifications, travel and irregular hours, and careful preparation of the SOQ and education documents as part of the application package.

Qualifications

• SOQ is required and must be attached to your application.
• Resume is optional; it will not be considered in place of an SOQ.
• A willingness to travel and work irregular hours is required.
• The Analyst I will analyze data, generate reports, and conduct compliance review within the BOFE program.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, analyze data, generate reports, and conduct compliance review for the BOFE program, including enforcement of IWC orders and related laws.
• Provide documentation and ensure the application package includes required SOQ and education materials.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Are you excited to start a career with a dynamic State Agency? Do you have a talent for performing efficiently in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy flexibility of possible telework and learning new stuff? If your answer is YES, YES, and YES, then look no further, APPLY AND JOIN OUR TEAM NOW! The State Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) is made up of individuals just like YOU, who contribute to our Agency’s goals and success. We encourage diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing guidance, encouragement, and support to our team members to enrich their work and our ability to combat wage theft and put earned wages into the pockets of California workers.

Are you excited to start a career with a dynamic State Agency? Do you have a talent for performing efficiently in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy flexibility of possible telework and learning new stuff? If your answer is YES, YES, and YES, then look no further, APPLY AND JOIN OUR TEAM NOW! The State Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) is made up of individuals just like YOU, who contribute to our Agency’s goals and success. We encourage diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing guidance, encouragement, and support to our team members to enrich their work and our ability to combat wage theft and put earned wages into the pockets of California workers.

Website for more information about the Labor Commissioner’s Office: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/

Website for more information about the Bureau of Field Enforcement (BOFE): https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlse-bofe.html

Under supervision of a Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor, in the State Labor Commissioner's Office's (LCO) Bureau of Field Enforcement (BOFE) Program and/or Criminal Investigation Unit (BOFE-CIU), the Labor Compliance Analyst (Analyst I) will analyze data, generate reports, and conduct compliance review by performing a broad range of analytical and specialized evaluative tasks related to the effective administration of the BOFE program including its labor compliance, investigation and enforcement of the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) orders and laws covering minimum wage, overtime, workers' compensation insurance coverage, child labor, cash pay, unlicensed contractors, and other related enforcement responsibilities.

• If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload a copy of your diploma, certificate of completion or transcripts with your application package. See education requirements, here: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/5393.aspx

• Please ensure that your job application is complete. For each of your employment history, please provide specific AND detailed description of duties/tasks performed; employment from (starting) date and to (ending) date; and hours per week worked. Failure to provide this information will disqualify your application.
• Please note Resume is NOT required, therefore, if you submit it with your job application, it will not be considered at all.

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To be considered for this Analyst I job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exam/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4774

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click her e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The position is located at:

224 Airport Parkway, Suite 300

San Jose, CA 95110

Work Conditions: Duties are primarily performed in a climate-controlled office setting possibly in a high-rise building; cubicle or shared work space under artificial light, utilizing computer screens and other office equipment; may drive a state vehicle for field work, trainings and other related work. While in the field, exposure to dirt, odors, noise, fumes, uneven surfaces, stairs, high-rise buildings, extreme weather conditions, and fast moving equipment may occur.

Special Requirements

A willingness to travel and work irregular hours are required. If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please submit a copy of your degree or transcripts with your application package.

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. SOQ submitted that fail to specifically address the question, in context, and follow Instructions, will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Final Filing Date: 9/18/2026