Senior Deputy

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner Regional Manager and Assistant Chief, the Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor plans, organizes, and directs the work of the Labor Commissioner's, Retaliation Complaint Investigation Unit (RCI). The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing and reviewing the work of the staff in the investigation of retaliation complaints against employers. The incumbent will further facilitate the development, implementation, and administer statewide programs to advance early engagement and resolution of retaliation claims through restorative strategies. The incumbent will collaborate with other programs and stakeholders to advance industry-specific early engagement and restorative strategies through a trauma informed lens.

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: 

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  e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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Working Conditions

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy, which may be filled at any of the following locations listed below:

Los Angeles JC-522501

San Diego JC-522505

Santa Ana JC-522507

San Francisco JC-522512

Sacramento JC-522515

This position is located at:

2 MacArthur Place, Suite 800
Santa Ana, CA 92707

The incumbent will spend the majority of the time working both remotely and at their assigned District office, with occasional travel to other offices. The District Office is an air conditioned, office building with natural and artificial lighting, and standard office equipment. Remote supervision of staff is an essential part of this position. Regular travel may be required.

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications :
Applicants MUST answer the statement of qualifications in order to be considered for this recruitment. Applicants MUST follow all of the directions in providing the statement of qualification.

Directions: read the question below and respond. The response should NOT exceed one page and must be double-spaced in 12 font size .

Restorative Justice is a values-based approach to addressing harm that centers repair, accountability, inclusion, and dignity rather than punishment alone. In workplace contexts, restorative justice is often adapted to coexist with formal enforcement systems.

1. Describe your experience building and/or implementing restorative practices to resolve disputes.

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:

This position requires exceptional skill in dealing with the public and in coordinating the activity of a local district office, and among other units, in order to effectively and productively advance the Labor Commissioner’s Office law enforcement efforts. This position works independently to handle management tasks, maintains management integrity by utilizing discretion responsibly, and communicates effectively with fellow staff and the public while adhering to and promoting the Department's Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals.

• Communication: Expresses oneself clearly in all forms of communication. Gives feedback and is receptive to feedback received. Knows that listening is essential. Keeps others in the Division and other functional units informed as appropriate.

• Creativity and Innovation: Thinks beyond the confines of traditional models to recognize opportunities, seeks creative solutions and seeks to implement those solutions proactively, responsibly, and through stakeholder and upper management engagement.

• Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrated concern to be perceived as responsible, reliable, and trustworthy. Respects the confidentiality of information or concern shared by others. Honest and forthright. Conforms to accepted standards of conduct.

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Promotes team cooperation and encourages participation. Capable of cross functionality and working well with others on a team to achieve personal goals, team goals, and organizational goals. Takes responsibility for individual actions in order to achieve consistent results.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of others

• Interpret and apply established policies and procedures of the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement and the Department of Industrial Relations

• Effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment

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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.

Additional Information

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 Show phone number.

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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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.