Senior Deputy

California Department of Industrial Relations; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office, part of the California Department of Industrial Relations, seeks a Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor to lead the Retaliation Complaint Investigation Unit. You will plan, organize, and direct investigations into employer retaliation and oversee staff performance.

Work locations include Lodi or Sacramento with remote work, regular travel, and the ability to supervise remotely.

Qualifications

• Experience managing, supervising or mentoring a team of investigators with examples.
• Ability to work remotely and at a district office with travel.

Job description

The mission of the California Labor Commissioner's Office is to ensure a just day's pay in every workplace in the State and to promote economic justice through robust enforcement of labor laws. By combating wage theft, protecting workers from retaliation, and educating the public, we put earned wages into workers' pockets and help level the playing field for law-abiding employers. This office is also known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE).

Under the general direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner IV (Regional Manager, DLC IV) and Assistant Chief, the Deputy Labor Commissioner (Senior Deputy, DLC III) plans, organizes, and directs the work of the Labor Commissioner's Retaliation Complaint Investigation Unit. The Senior Deputy is responsible for planning, organizing and reviewing the work of the staff in the investigation into retaliation complaints against employers.

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

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

Working Conditions

The position will be filled in either Lodi or Sacramento, based on the selected candidate’s preference.

This position is located at: 3021 Reynolds Rach Pkwy, Suite 160; Lodi, CA, 95240.

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 artificial lighting, and standard office equipment. Remote supervision of staff is an essential part of this position. Regular 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. Applications received without a statement of qualifications will not be considered.

• Describe your experience managing, supervising or mentoring a team of investigators. Please include specific examples.

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 workplace. 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.

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.

Final Filing Date: 9/24/2026