Deputy Labor Commissioner II
Under the direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner III (Senior Deputy) in the Wage Claims Adjudication (WCA) program, the Deputy Labor Commissioner II (DLC II) proactively investigates and adjudicates claims to verify and determine compliance to the extent permitted by law. The DLC II writes decisions or orders based on evidence presented at hearings in order to enforce laws and effectively handles cases in a timely manner under relevant laws and pursuant to Division policies and procedures.
***Please ensure application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. Failure to provide this information may disqualify your application.
***This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3.
***If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload a copy of your degree or transcripts with your application package.
Applicants must have taken the Deputy Labor Commissioner II (DLC II) exam and have list eligibility to be considered.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3
To be considered for this Deputy Labor Commissioner II 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/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4783
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 here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
For the purposes of meeting the minimum qualifications in this series, “relevant field of work” includes; but is not limited to, interpreting and enforcing labor laws or employment standards; analyzing employee grievances, payroll, or labor-related data; resolving workplace disputes; conducting investigations or audits involving wage and hours issues or employment practices; developing worker outreach or compliance programs; or advocating for labor protections, equity, and fair practices, or professional level work in the investigation and/or complaints regarding violations of state or federal labor laws or regulations.
All Levels: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.
Deputy Labor Commissioner II
Six years of experience performing analytical or technical duties in a relevant field of work. At least two years of the required experience must be at a level equivalent to or higher than a Deputy Labor Commissioner I.
Academic education from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
Attn: Certifications Unit
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento
1416 9th Street, 13th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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.
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.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of:
- State and related Federal labor laws; orders of the Industrial Welfare Commission
- Principles, practices, and terminology of labor relations work
- Purposes, organizations, and trends of employee and employer organizations
- Terminology used in various occupations
- Labor and employment conditions and trends in California
- Industrial occupations and their requirements and employment procedures
- The law of contracts as it applies to the field of labor relations
- Court procedures and rules of evidence
Skills:
- Active listening and fact-gathering in order to achieve comprehensive investigation
- Questioning and clarifying skills to grasp both the facts and the areas of controversy
- Organization and time management in order to prioritize multiple cases and assignments
- Decision-making and problem-solving in order to investigate cases effectively and efficiently
- Critical thinking and application of law skills in order to analyze problems and successfully resolve claims
- Good judgment in order to maintain the integrity of the decision-making process
- Report writing and/or findings analytically and concisely
- Decorum in order to engage the parties productively and with respect
Ability to:
- Interpret and apply State and related Federal labor laws, and orders of the Industrial Welfare Commission
- Analyze testimony and other types of evidence and draw correct conclusions
- Hold investigatory hearings and resolve disputes
- Deal tactfully, effectively, and impartially with employers
- Conduct difficult investigations of alleged violations of labor laws and Industrial Welfare Commission orders
- Deal with law enforcement problems tactfully but effectively
- Analyze situations accurately and take effective action
- Analyze data
- Communicate effectively
- Work independently and communicate effectively with fellow staff and the public while adhering to and promoting the Department's Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Deputy Labor Commissioners are covered by the Unit 2 Memorandum of Understanding and are represented in bargaining by the California Attorneys, Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers in State Employment (CASE). Incumbents will have the opportunity to contribute in CalPers retirement, social security, and may participate additionally in both 401K and 457 deferred compensation plans. While you work hard to provide economic justice for California workers, you secure economic security for your future.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Certification Unit
(800) 564-0771
cert@dir.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Diversity and Inclusion Office
(916) 559-6999
DIO@dir.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.