Supervising Investigator – Bureau of Field Enforcement
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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 and learning new things? Then look no further and apply NOW. The Labor Commissioner's Office is made up of exceptional individuals just like YOU, who contribute to our Agency's goals and success. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and we 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.
More about the Labor Commissioner's Office here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/
Under the general direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner Manager, the Incumbent plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the work of a specialized investigative unit of the Labor Commissioner’s Bureau of Field Enforcement program. The Incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing and reviewing the work of the employees supervised. This position requires exceptional skill in coordinating the activity of a statewide investigative unit and working together with internal and external stakeholders in order to effectively and productively advance the Labor Commissioner’s Office law enforcement efforts. In addition, provides and promotes outreach to educate the public and engages community stakeholders to address issues and build better enforcement awareness. The Incumbent will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the Mission and the Vision of the Division.
This is a first full supervisory level.
***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/9502.aspx
***Please ensure that your application is complete with Employer information, specific AND detailed job descriptions and tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. Failure to provide this information will disqualify your application.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3
To be considered for this Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor 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=4766
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.
Salary- $7,439 - $10,663/month
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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:
The incumbent must have a lucid understanding of the California Labor Code and the Industrial Welfare Commissioner Orders as well as a sympathetic understanding of the labor problems; sound judgment; reliability; impartiality; tact; firmness; patience; neat personal appearance; professional demeanor and attire; and a willingness to travel and be able to work irregular hours. The incumbent must possess strong skills in decision making; interpersonal and leadership ability, initiative, and resourcefulness to complete tasks; conflict prevention and resolution; organizational change and time management; analytical and attention to detail; effective collaboration; researching current laws and policies; mathematical calculations; as well as proficient in Excel and other Microsoft applications. Confidentiality and discretion are required due to the nature of the documents and information handled. Provides and promotes outreach to educate the public and engages community stakeholders to address issues and build better enforcement awareness. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Other InformationAdditional Documents
Department Information
The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927. Its mission is to improve working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR administers and enforces laws governing wages, workplace safety and health, apprenticeship training programs, and medical care and other benefits for injured workers.
Electronic Submission of Applications preferred. Application Packages maybe submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov/ Applications must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on or before the above final filing date.
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions” section below and ensure the following:
• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (cert, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.
Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/
Special RequirementsA willingness to travel and an ability to work irregular hours.
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.
Additional Instructions:
***If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload or submit a copy of your diploma (or degree), certificate of completion or transcripts with your application package. See education requirement here: Labor Standards Enforcement Series - CalHR
***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.
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: 2/24/2026Who 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).
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: Certifications 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
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.
Working Conditions
This position is located at:
3737 Main St., #850
Riverside, CA 92501
The incumbent will have a hybrid work environment including in-person and remote work consistent with operational needs and may work in a high-rise office building. The incumbent will be required to sit for long periods of time while in the office and/or while driving to and from field activities. Field work is required within the State when visiting assigned field offices and attending or conducting trainings. Travel may be via land or air and may require overnight stay. The incumbent will have access to a state vehicle, laptop computer, printer, cellular phone, and other equipment necessary to stay in touch with the assigned field offices and their staff. The assigned state vehicle will be parked at a departmental-designated location. Requirement to visit assigned field offices during the COVID-19 Pandemic is flexible such that these visits can be conducted via Teams with camera activated in lieu of in-person appearance. The incumbent will also traverse various ground surfaces and/or buildings while managing between 2-5 lbs of equipment (laptop or tablet, and chargers) while out in the field training field staff.
Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:https://www.dir.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Certification Unit
(800) 564-0771
cert@dir.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Diversity and Inclusion Office
(916) 559-6999
DIO@dir.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional InformationPreference 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.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: DIR Applicant Survey
DIR Mission and Core ValuesOur mission is to protect and improve the welfare and working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR is also committed to ensuring that all employers comply with labor laws in California to support a fair and thriving business environment.
Integrity - We fulfill the promise of our mission through fair, honest and ethical behavior.
Service - We are committed to responsibly serving the public and value their trust.
Respect - We treat others with dignity, courtesy and consideration.
Quality - We take pride in providing the public with accurate and timely services.
Transparency - We conduct ourselves with openness and accountability in all aspects of our work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. BenefitsBenefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
- Comprehensive health benefits package with medical, dental, and vision options
- Sick leave, vacation leave, or annual leave options available
- Retirement plan through CalPERS. Other retirement options include 401(k) and/or 457(b) participation through State of California Savings Plus program
- Public transportation subsidy and pre-tax parking program options
- Personal satisfaction knowing that you will have an impact on the daily lives of California workers.
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