Lead Labor Compliance Analyst
Department of Industrial Relations
JC-517861
Lead Labor Compliance Analyst - ANALYST II
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 5/29/2026
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 of possible telework and learning new stuff? If your answer is YES, YES, and YES, then look no further, APPLY AND JOIN OUR TEAM NOW! The State Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) is made up of individuals just like YOU, who contribute to our Agency’s goals and success. We encourage diversity and inclusion and 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.
Website for more information about the Labor Commissioner’s Office: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/
Website for more information about the Bureau of Field Enforcement (BOFE): https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlse-bofe.html
Under supervision of a Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor, in the State Labor Commissioner's Office's (LCO) Bureau of Field Enforcement (BOFE), Program and/or Criminal Investigation Unit (BOFE-CIU), the Lead Labor Compliance Analyst (Analyst II) will conduct independent, complex, analytical data analysis, independently generate detailed reports to answer complex inquiries, and conduct technical and complex compliance review by performing a broad range of independent analytical and specialized evaluative tasks related to the effective administration of the BOFE program including its labor compliance, investigation and enforcement of the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) orders and laws covering minimum wage, overtime, workers' compensation insurance coverage, child labor, cash pay, unlicensed contractors, and other related enforcement responsibilities.
***If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload a copy of your diploma, certificate of completion or transcripts with your application package. See education requirements, here: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/5393.aspx
***Please ensure that your job application is complete. For each of your employment history, please provide specific AND detailed description of duties/tasks performed; employment from (starting) date and to (ending) date; and hours per week worked. Failure to provide this information will disqualify your application.
***Please note Resume is NOT required, therefore, if you submit it with your job application, it will not be considered at all.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3
To be considered for this Analyst 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=4815
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is located at:
7575 Metropolitan Dr Rm 210
San Diego, CA 92108
Work Conditions: Duties are primarily performed in a climate-controlled office setting possibly in a high-rise building; cubicle or shared work space under artificial light, utilizing computer screens and other office equipment; may drive a state vehicle for field work, trainings and other related work. While in the field, exposure to dirt, odors, noise, fumes, uneven surfaces, stairs, high-rise buildings, extreme weather conditions, and fast moving equipment may occur.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-517861
Position #(s): 400-597-5393-XXX
Working Title: Lead Labor Compliance Analyst
Classification: ANALYST II
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: San Diego County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Special Requirements
A willingness to travel and work irregular hours are required. 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.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/29/2026
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).
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: Human Resources/Certs 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
Human Resources/Certs Unit
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:
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft applications.
Proficiency in Salesforce and/or other Customer Relationship Management (CRM) applications
Excellent mathematical skills.
Analytical skills and attention to detail.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Professional demeanor and attire
Manage documents and information with confidentiality and discretion
Demonstrated ability to act independently, open mindedness, flexibility, and tact.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of government functions and organization.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of effective conference leadership.
Knowledge of general accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
Knowledge of general debt collections or enforcement principles and procedures.
Knowledge of business law.
Knowledge of labor and employment conditions and trends in California.
Knowledge of occupations and their requirements and employment procedures.
SKILLS
Mathematical and auditing skills.
Written and oral communication skills.
Critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills.
Organizational, time management, and audit management skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to reason logically and creatively.
Ability to apply general accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
Ability to read, speak, and write effectively.
Ability to meet with and obtain the cooperation of individuals, or representatives of organizations, subject to regulation.
Ability to maintain professionalism in the initiation and completion of an audit and the disclosure of findings critical in nature or indicating additional liability.
Ability to analyze data and draw sound conclusions.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to prepare clear, complete, and concise reports.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.