RCI Hearing Deputy
Job Description and Duties
The Deputy Labor Commissioner II (DLC II) performs the more complex, high-level technical investigations. The DLC II conducts investigative hearings on various case matters pursuant to relevant Labor Code sections, including citation hearings. The DLC II interviews witnesses, takes affidavits, collects evidence, and investigates claims to determine the extent of compliance with, and to resolve disputes arising under State labor laws and Industrial Welfare Commission orders. The DLC II assesses and collects civil penalties or initiates civil or criminal action, and meets with employers, employees, and their representatives to advise them of and to secure compliance with state laws.
The DLC II may inspect places of employment and employers' records to determine the extent of compliance with the provisions of laws under the jurisdiction of the LCO. 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 II 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 throughout the day. Additionally, the incumbent derives satisfaction in the completion of a timely, impartial, full and fair investigation.
About the Role
This position is located at: 7575 Metropolitan Dr., Room 210 San Diego, CA 92108. The employee will spend much of the time working at their assigned District office. Their work area will be an office or cubicle equipped with standard office equipment. Occasional travel to an off-site location may be required for meetings and/or training.
Responsibilities
- Conducts investigative hearings on various case matters pursuant to relevant Labor Code sections, including citation hearings.
- Interviews witnesses, takes affidavits, collects evidence, and investigates claims to determine the extent of compliance with, and to resolve disputes arising under State labor laws and Industrial Welfare Commission orders.
- Affirms civil penalties or initiates civil or criminal action.
- Mets with employers, employees, and their representatives to advise them of and to secure compliance with state laws.
- Inspects places of employment and employers' records to determine the extent of compliance with the provisions of laws under the jurisdiction of the LCO.
- Coordinates with other DLSE units in team enforcement efforts.
- Provides outreach services to educate the public and our community partners.
Requirements
To be considered for this Deputy Labor Commissioner II 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: here.
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: here. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Qualifications
As part of the required application packet, candidates are to complete a Statement of Qualifications. Responses should be typewritten using 12 pt Arial font, 1.5-line spacing and no more than 2 pages total. Applications received without a Statement of Qualifications will not be considered. Describe how your experience, education, training and other relevant qualifications have prepared you to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in the duty statement for this position. Please provide specific examples that demonstrate your knowledge, skills and abilities. Describe the investigative skills, techniques, and approach you would use to conduct a fair, thorough and impartial investigation when there is a significant imbalance of resources, influence, or power between parties involved. Include how you would ensure that all parties are treated equitably and that the investigation findings are based solely on the facts and evidence gathered.
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: 8/4/2026
Who 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.
Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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.