DEPUTY LABOR COMMISSIONER I

Wage Claims Investigator Trainer Department of Industrial Relations

JC-517723

- Wage Claims Investigator Trainer

DEPUTY LABOR COMMISSIONER I

$6,152.00 - $8,227.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

5/28/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under supervision of a Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor, in the State Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) Wage Claim Adjudication Training Section, the Deputy Labor Commissioner I (Wage Claim Investigator) will train new and existing staff on California labor laws, policies and procedures of the LCO, will develop and update training materials, maintain reports, develop lesson plans, schedule and conduct mock conferences, participate in co-conferences with trainees, uploading information in training share drive, and complete spreadsheets, acknowledgments and other training documents. The Wage Claim Investigator will proactively maintain skills, as the incumbent also investigates claims to evaluate compliance with the law. The Wage Claim Investigator interviews workers, holds settlement conferences to resolve disputes prior to adjudication of claims, and gathers relevant facts and applies theories of liabilities in order to assess violations. The Wage Claim Investigator educates the public on labor laws and performs a wide variety of duties involving enforcement of wage and hour laws in the Wage Claim Adjudication (WCA) program. Incumbent also serves as public information officer to educate workers and employers about applicable labor laws. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3 To be considered for this Deputy Labor Commissioner I 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=4782 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. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This position will be filled in Fresno.

The position is located at:

770 E. Shaw Ave. Ste 222 Fresno, CA 93710

Tenure:

Full-time permanent Number of positions:1 Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

DEPUTY LABOR COMMISSIONER I

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-517723

Position #(s): 400-537-9502-212

Working Title:

Wage Claims Investigator Trainer

Classification:

DEPUTY LABOR COMMISSIONER I

$6,152.00 - $8,227.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Fresno County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) was established in 1927. Its mission is to improve working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR administers and enforces laws governing wages, workplace safety and health, apprenticeship training programs, and medical care and other benefits for injured workers. Electronic Submission of Applications preferred. Application Packages maybe submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://jobs.ca.gov/ Applications must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on or before the above final filing date. Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the "Application Instructions" section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (cert, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the "Explanations" section located on the first page of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

The mission of the California Labor Commissioner's Office is to ensure a just day's pay in every workplace in the State and to promote economic justice through robust enforcement of labor laws. By combating wage theft, protecting workers from retaliation, and educating the public, we put earned wages into workers' pockets and help level the playing field for law-abiding employers. This office is also known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE). We are looking for passionate and driven team members who seek to make a difference in the lives of workers and employers through education and enforcement of employment laws. This position is in our Wage Claims Adjudication Unit. To learn more about this program, visit: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/dlseWagesandHours.html

Department Website:

https://www.dir.ca.gov/ 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:

5/28/2026