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.

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

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.

Qualifications

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: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4783

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: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/.

Benefits

The positions are located at: 320 W. Fourth Street, Suite 450 Los Angeles, CA 90013. 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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is TBD. For more information, please refer to the duty statement.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is TBD. For more information, please refer to the duty statement.

Special Requirements

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.

Statement of 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.

How To Apply: 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: Department of Industrial Relations Cert Mailing Address Sacramento Attn: Human Resources/Certs Unit 1416 9th Street, 13th Floor Sacramento , CA 95814
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Industrial Relations Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento Human Resources/Certs Unit 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.