Senior Deputy

About the role

The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing and reviewing the work of the staff in the investigation of retaliation complaints against employers. The incumbent will also facilitate the development, implementation, and administration of statewide programs to advance early engagement and resolution of retaliation claims through restorative strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and review the work of the staff in the investigation of 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

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.

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Special Requirements Statement of Qualifications

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.

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: 7/23/2026

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.

Application Instructions

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

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.