Senior Deputy

About the role

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 investigating retaliation complaints against employers and facilitating the development, implementation, and administration of statewide programs to advance early engagement and resolution of retaliation claims through restorative strategies.

Responsibilities

• Investigate retaliation complaints against employers
• Facilitate the development, implementation, and administration of statewide programs to advance early engagement and resolution of retaliation claims through restorative strategies
• Collaborate with other programs and stakeholders to advance industry-specific early engagement and restorative strategies through a trauma-informed lens

Requirements

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: here.

Qualifications

To be considered for this recruitment, 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. Describe your experience building and/or implementing restorative practices to resolve disputes.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Salary range: $85,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Regular travel may be required. The incumbent will spend the majority of the time working both remotely and at their assigned District office, with occasional travel to other offices.