Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor

Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor

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).

The vision of the California Labor Commissioner's Office is to empower workers and employers to transform workplaces where wellness and justice thrive and communities prosper. The mission 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.

As a national leader in the Wage Claim Adjudication process, the Labor Commissioner's Office enforces the law by setting a standard of fair and expeditious resolution of claims to achieve long-term compliance from the employers of the State of California. By providing education and meaningful enforcement of wage and hour laws, we combat wage theft and ensure that wages earned are put into the pockets of the workers.

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 Adjudication Unit.

 

Under the direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner Regional Manager (DLC Regional Manager/Regional Manager) in the Wage Claim Adjudication (WCA) unit, the Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor (DLC Supervisor/Senior Deputy) is responsible for supervising, planning, organizing, and reviewing the work of team members as well as offering ongoing training and education. In addition, the DLC Supervisor collaborates with other programs and stakeholders to promote education and access for the public and bring forth labor law enforcement awareness.

Applicants must have taken the Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor (DLC Supervisor) exam and have list eligibility to be considered. The exam is posted here:
 

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4766

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.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

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

Working Conditions

This job is located at:
950 E. Blanco Rd. Suite 204, Salinas, CA 93901

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: 5/8/2026

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:

Knowledge of:

• Programs, policies, and procedures of the Labor Commissioner's Office and the Department of Industrial Relations

• Principles and practices of personnel management, training, and management

• Manager/supervisor responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment

• State and related Federal labor laws; the Industrial Welfare Commission orders

• 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, and principles and theories of administrative law and judicial review of administrative actions

• Legal terms and forms commonly used in civil procedures

• Methods and techniques for effective leadership

Skills and Abilities:

• Interpret and apply State and related Federal labor laws

• Thoroughly evaluate laws, rules and other procedures and to carefully examine facts to draw correct conclusions in making management determinations or otherwise advise on work matters

• Deal tactfully and effectively with teams, the public, and stakeholders

• Conduct, coordinate, and advise on difficult and involved investigations or other key projects

• Active listening and fact-gathering in order to make informed decisions

• Sound judgment, reliability, impartiality, tact, firmness, and patience

• Organization and time management in order to prioritize multiple tasks and assignments

• Decision-making and problem-solving in order to handle supervisory matters

• Critical thinking in applying laws and procedures in order to analyze problems and successfully resolve supervisory matters and/or advise on investigations or other work matters

• Good judgment in order to maintain the integrity of the decision-making process. Write reports and/or findings analytically and concisely

• Maintain professional decorum in order to engage teams and the public productively and with respect

• Effective leadership capabilities

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills in building team organization and coordination across all programs

• Mathematical, research, and investigative skills

• Plan and administer field or headquarters elements of an enforcement program

• Analyze information or evidence and draw correct conclusions and make informed decisions

• Coordinate workload of field offices, including but not limited to organizing, planning and executing the work

This position requires exceptional skill in dealing with the public and in coordinating the activity of various field offices, in coordination with other programs and/or stakeholders in order to effectively and productively advance the Labor Commissioner’s Office mission statement and vision. Additionally, this position requires excellent time management, organizational, mathematical, and analytical skills with attention to details. Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft applications is preferred.