Deputy Labor Commissioner I
Department of Industrial Relations
JC-533786
DEPUTY LABOR COMMISSIONER I
$6,152.00 - $8,227.00 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: 10/20/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor (DLC Supervisor/Senior Deputy), the Deputy Labor Commissioner I (DLC I) proactively investigates claims to evaluate compliance with the law. The DLC I interviews workers, holds settlement conferences to resolve disputes prior to adjudication of claims, and gathers relevant facts and applies theories of liabilities in order to assess violations. The DLC educates the public on labor laws and performs a wide variety of duties involving enforcement of wage and hour laws in the Wage Claim Adjudication (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 Adjudication Unit. To learn more about this program, visit: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlseWagesandHours.html
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3
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:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4782
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position is located in:
1500 Hughes Way, Suite C-202
Long Beach, CA 90810
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-533786
Position #(s): 400-538-9502-XXX
Working Title: Wage Claims Investigator
Classification: DEPUTY LABOR COMMISSIONER I
$6,152.00 - $8,227.00
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: Los Angeles County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time