Specialist Field Investigator

Deputy Commissioner II

Are you excited to start or continue your career with a dynamic State Agency? Do you have a talent for performing efficiently in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy flexibility of possible telework and learning new stuff? If your answer is YES, YES, and YES, then look no further. APPLY AND JOIN OUR TEAM NOW! The Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) is made up of diverse and unique individuals just like YOU. Our team members contribute to our Agency's goals and success everyday. We celebrate diversity and inclusion where all our team members feel included, accepted, valued, and recognized for their many talents and contributions to our Agency. We are committed to provide guidance, encouragement, and support to all our team members enriching their work and our ability to combat wage theft and put earned wages into the pockets of California workers.

Specifically, being a member of the Bureau of Enforcement Program (BOFE) program, which also includes the Labor Employment Task Force (LETF), and/or the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Unit, you will have an impact on California workers through investigation and enforcement of state laws covering workers' compensation insurance coverage, child labor, cash pay, unlicensend contractors, Industrial Welfare Commission orders, as well as group claims involving minimum wage and overtime claims.

Under direction of a Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor in the State Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) of the Bureau of Field Enforcement (BOFE), Labor Employment Task Force (LETF) and/or the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) program(s), the incumbent is responsible for leading investigations on the most complex and sensitive cases involving enforcement of the Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) orders and laws covering workers' compensation insurance coverage, child labor, cash pay, unlicensed contractors, as well as group claims involving minimum wage and overtime. The incumbent will serve as a subject-matter expert on specific industries and labor law violations, providing mentorship and training to lower-level staff on their subject matter expertise, and lead smaller projects to develop new tools and strategies to enhance investigation effectiveness and operational efficiency. BOFE may also work in partnership with other government entities on the investigation and prosecution of these group claims. A willingness to travel and work irregular hours are required.

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. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.