Deputy Labor Commissioner III - Senior Deputy

This is a bilingual preferred position. The successful candidate will have the option to take the Spanish Bilingual Exam for bilingual position status and pay.

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 of retaliation complaints against employers.

Please note: The DLSE examination required for this position is available through September 24, 2025. If you believe you meet the minimum qualifications (MQs), we strongly encourage you to take the exam as soon as possible to ensure eligibility for current and future opportunities.

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

How to Apply

Step 1: Create a CalCareer Account at https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx.

Step 2: Take the Examination (To apply for the position, you must successfully complete the examination.  Review the Exam Bulletin to ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications prior to taking the examination).  You can search for Exam/Assessment at https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2499 

Step 3: Apply and view job openings at https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=492573 

Monthly Salary:

$7,439.00 - $10,663.00

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college, preferably with emphasis in economics, industrial relations, agribusiness, sociology or other social sciences or business administration. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Either I

Experience must have been in the California state service.

Or II

General Experience Requirement: Experience must have been acquired in one or a combination of the following types of work, one year of which must have been within the last ten years:

1. Industrial relations management, labor relations, or reconciling grievances. or

2. Negotiation or preparation of labor agreements, or interpretation and settlement of grievances arising under labor agreements including conciliation, mediation, or arbitration of disputes. or

3. Professional level work in the investigation and/or settlement of complaints regarding violation of State or Federal laws or regulations.

Additionally, you must also have:

Either I

Experience: One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of the class of Deputy Labor Commissioner II. 

OR

Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of the class of Deputy Labor Commissioner I or Labor Standards Investigator/Senior Special Investigator.