Retaliation Complaint Investigator

California Department of Industrial Relations; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Industrial Relations seeks a Deputy Labor Commissioner I (DLC I) in the State Labor Commissioner’s Office, Retaliation Complaint Investigation unit. You will interview witnesses, take affidavits, collect evidence, and investigate claims to determine compliance with state labor laws and Industrial Welfare Commission orders.

You may inspect workplaces and records to assess conformance and advance restorative strategies.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under general supervision of the Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor (Senior Deputy) in the State Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) Retaliation Complaint Investigation (RCI) unit, the Deputy Labor Commissioner I (DLC I) interviews witnesses, takes affidavits, collects evidence, and investigates claims to determine the extent of compliance with, and to resolve disputes arising under, State labor laws and Industrial Welfare Commission orders. The DLC I assess and collects civil penalties or initiates civil or criminal action, and meets with employers, employees, and their representatives to advise them of, and to secure compliance with, state laws. The DLC I may inspect places of employment and employers' records to determine the extent of compliance with the provisions of laws under the jurisdiction of the LCO. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to advance their investigations through early engagement and resolution of retaliation claims through restorative strategies. Further, the incumbent will collaborate with other programs and stakeholders to advance industry-specific early engagement and restorative strategies through a trauma informed lens.

Under general supervision of the Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor (Senior Deputy) in the State Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) Retaliation Complaint Investigation (RCI) unit, the Deputy Labor Commissioner I (DLC I) interviews witnesses, takes affidavits, collects evidence, and investigates claims to determine the extent of compliance with, and to resolve disputes arising under, State labor laws and Industrial Welfare Commission orders. The DLC I assess and collects civil penalties or initiates civil or criminal action, and meets with employers, employees, and their representatives to advise them of, and to secure compliance with, state laws. The DLC I may inspect places of employment and employers' records to determine the extent of compliance with the provisions of laws under the jurisdiction of the LCO. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to advance their investigations through early engagement and resolution of retaliation claims through restorative strategies. Further, the incumbent will collaborate with other programs and stakeholders to advance industry-specific early engagement and restorative strategies through a trauma informed lens.

Working Conditions

This position (1) is being also advertised in the following locations:

• San Diego: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=532422


• Los Angeles: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=532417


• Sacramento: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=532413


• San Francisco: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=532407

This position is located in: 2 MacArthur Place, Suite 800; Santa Ana, CA 92707.

The incumbent will spend most of the time working both remotely and at their assigned District office, with occasional travel to other offices. The District Office is an air-conditioned office building with natural and artificial lighting, and standard office equipment. Travel may be required.

Special Requirements

As part of the required application packet, candidates are to complete a Statement of Qualifications. Responses should be typewritten using 12-pt Arial font, 1.5-line spacing and no more than 1 page total. Applications received without a statement of qualifications will not be considered.

Restorative Justice is a values-based approach to addressing harm that centers repair, accountability, inclusion and dignity rather than punishment alone. In workplace contexts, restorative justice is often adapted to coexist with formal enforcement systems.

• Describe your experience in resolving workplace conflicts using a restorative justice based approach.

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

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.

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.