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California Department of Industrial Relations; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations is seeking a Labor Compliance Representative in Santa Rosa, CA. The role focuses on intake consultations, referrals, and outreach to protect workers’ wages and rights.

Responsibilities include field events, collaboration with subject matter experts, and using Spanish language proficiency to assist diverse communities. Travel across California is required and the position emphasizes engaging with underserved workers.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake consultation assessments for the public across multiple labor programs.
• Develop and prepare documented referrals to other units and attend field events to educate the public on labor laws.
• Apply analytical methods to assess potential violations and assist in wage claim processing.
• Communicate with monolingual Spanish-speaking parties, witnesses, and stakeholders.

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 and learning new things? Then look no further.

The Labor Commissioner's Office is comprised of exceptional individuals just like YOU, who contribute to our Agency's goals and success. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, and we 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.

Under the supervision of a Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor (Senior Deputy) or designee, the incumbent conducts intake consultation assessments with members of the public for various programs within the Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO). The incumbent plays a critical role in the initial stages of public engagement by supporting a smooth intake process for individuals seeking guidance and assistance with submitting claims, complaints, applications, and/or reports. Responsibilities include developing and preparing documented referrals to other units, attending field events to educate the public on labor laws, and applying analytical methods to assess potential violations involving liable employers in various claim and report-processing activities.

The incumbent participates in field events, collaborates on translated Spanish outreach materials, and applies analytical methods to assess potential violations involving liable employees. The incumbent also provides information to a broad audience, including underserved and vulnerable workers, workers and employer community-based organizations, and other key stakeholders throughout California.

The incumbent works closely with program subject matter experts to align public outreach initiatives, educational events, and intake activities with the Division’s vision, goals, and objectives.

Utilize Spanish language proficiencies to communicate with monolingual parties, witnesses, stakeholders when Spanish is the primary language. 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.

Must successfully pass the Bilingual Proficiency assessment. Teamwork and Collaboration: Promotes team cooperation and encourages participation. Capable of cross functionality and working well with others on a team to achieve personal goals, team goals, and organizational goals. Take responsibility for individual actions to achieve consistent results.

To be considered for this Labor Compliance Representative job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility.

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Working Conditions

Travel required throughout California. Irregular work schedule at times.

This position is located in: 50 “D” Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404.

The position is in Santa Rosa. High-volume, fast-paced office that handles wage claims and consistently interfaces with the public. May travel to assist other offices with conducting conferences. The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. As part of the required application packet, interested applicants must submit an SOQ with their application. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to communicate, proficiently, in Spanish and ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed, double spaced, no more than 1 page in length, and address all sections of the question. Do not include introduction paragraphs. Address the question ONLY. Resumes and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.

Applications received without an SOQ, that do not include a response to the questions below will not receive further consideration and will be excluded from the hiring process.

You MUST be bilingual in Spanish

• Are you proficient in Spanish?
• Describe a time when you used your Spanish language skills to assist a member of the public?
• What was the specific situation, and what was the outcome of your assistance?

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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).

Final Filing Date: 11/3/2026

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.