Senior Deputy

About the role

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief, the Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the work of the Licensing and Registration (L & R) Unit for staff located in Oakland, Los Angeles and Van Nuys.

Responsibilities

• Administers exams, issues and renews permits, licenses, certifications and registrations in the following areas: Car Washing & Polishing, Child Performer Services, Door-to-Door Sales for Minors, Farm Labor Contractors, Foreign Labor Contractors, Garment Manufacturing & Contracting, Industrial Homework, Janitorial Service Providers, Produce Unloaders, Sheltered Workshop, Entertainment Work Permits, Studio Teachers and Talent Agents/Agencies.
• Assigns work, trains staff and monitors work in the unit.
• Works with the Legal unit to review revocations and denials of registrations and licenses.
• Works with IT to identify updates to the website and web-based applications.
• Evaluates staff performance, prepares reports and correspondence and responds to questions and concerns from the public, from other units within the Labor Commissioner's Office and from community-based organizations.
• Addresses interested groups and give information to employers and employees regarding the provisions of State labor laws relating to licensing and registration.
• Responds to community-based organizations' questions and concerns.

Working conditions

This position is located in Fresno. The incumbent works 40 hours per week in a multi-story office building. Travel is required per operational needs.

Special requirements

Prepare a statement of qualifications responding to the questions listed below. Answers should be typewritten in no more than 1 page total, 12-point font size or larger, and double spaced. Include your full name on the upper right-hand corner of each page.

• Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Describe any education, state service, or general work experience you have related to labor law or labor law enforcement.
• Explain how your education and/or experience satisfies the minimum qualifications for this position.

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(s).

Application instructions

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: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4766

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: 9/17/2026

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.

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.