Under the direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner III (Senior Deputy), proactively investigates claims to evaluate compliance with the law. Interviews workers, holds settlement conferences to resolve disputes prior to adjudication of claims. Gathers relevant facts and applies theories of liabilities in order to assess violations and educates the public on labor laws. In addition, performs a wide variety of duties involving enforcement of wage and hour laws in the WCA program.
We are looking for passionate and driven team members who seek to make a difference in the lives of workers and employers through education and enforcement of employment laws. This position is in our Wage Claims Adudication Unit. To learn more about this program, visit:
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.
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.
Training and development assignments will be considered.
To be considered for this Deputy Labor Commissioner I 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:
Willing to consider Industrial Relations Representative (IRR):
To be considered for this Industrial Relations Representative 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:
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This position is located at:
1515 Clay Street
Suite 801
Oakland, CA 94612
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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; and court procedure and rules of evidence.
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 and involved 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; and communicate effectively.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Deputy Labor Commissioner’s 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.
Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.
Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.
If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.
Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.
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Required Application Package Documents
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