Retaliation Complaint Investigator

Overview

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The posting provides pay range information and notes that the actual pay will be based on skills and experience. The DLSE examination for this position is available through September 24, 2025, and applicants are encouraged to take the exam to ensure eligibility for current and future opportunities.

Base pay range

Job Description And Duties

A Deputy Labor Commissioner I (DLC I) examines witnesses, takes affidavits, collects other evidence, investigates claims to determine the extent of compliance with, and to resolve disputes arising under State labor laws and Industrial Welfare Commission orders; assesses and collects civil penalties, or initiates civil or criminal action; meets with employers and employees and their representatives to advise them of, and to secure compliance with state laws; may inspect places of employment and employers\' records to determine the extent of compliance with the provisions of laws under the jurisdiction of the Labor Commissioner\'s Office.

This position requires exceptional skill in dealing with the public and in coordinating with other DLSE units in team enforcement efforts in addition to providing outreach services to educate the public and our community partners. A DLC I will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the Mission and the Vision for the highest public good. A successful incumbent possesses exceptional interpersonal skills, analytical thinking and the ability to write well and enjoys practicing these skills though out the day. Additionally, the incumbent derives satisfaction in the completion of a timely, impartial, full and fair investigation. This is the professional journey level.

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 will 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.

Please note : The DLSE examination required for this position is available through September 24, 2025. If you believe you meet the minimum qualifications (MQs), we strongly encourage you to take the exam as soon as possible to ensure eligibility for current and future opportunities.

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

Qualifications / Examinations

Shall consider Industrial Relations Representative (IRR). To take the Industrial Relations Representative exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin : https : / / calcareers.ca.gov / CalHrPublic / Exams / ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1760

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=2497

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 visit the CalHR website.

You will find additional information about the job in the duty statement.

Working Conditions

This position is located at :

6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 206

Van Nuys, CA 91401

The incumbent will spend most of the time working at their assigned District office. Their work area will be a cubicle equipped with standard office equipment. Overtime and occasional travel to an off-site location may be required for meetings and / or training. Employees are expected to be able to work independently, in a fast-paced team environment, and work well with the public and co-workers.

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