Senior Deputy

California Department of Industrial Relations; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Industrial Relations is hiring a Senior Deputy Labor Commissioner to lead the Retaliation Complaint Investigation Unit, directing staff and coordinating investigations into retaliation against employers. The role reports to the Deputy Labor Commissioner and Regional Manager and involves strategic planning, staff supervision, and enforcement actions across districts.

The position blends remote supervision with in-office work at District offices, with occasional travel

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the work of the Retaliation Complaint Investigation Unit.
• Oversee investigations of retaliation complaints against employers and ensure compliance with labor laws.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

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.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR 249.

Working Conditions

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

This position is located at: 2031 Howe Ave, Suite 100; Sacramento, CA 95825.

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.

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.