What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Investigator position at California Department of Industrial Relations?
Job Description And Duties
Are you excited to start or continue your career with a dynamic State Agency? Then look no further. The Labor Commissioner’s Office is made up of diverse and unique individuals just like you, who contribute to our organizational goals and success everyday. The Labor Commissioner’s Office is about celebrating diversity and inclusion where all team members feel included, accepted, and valued and are recognized for their many talents and contributions to our Agency.
The State Labor Commissioner's Office of the Bureau of Field Enforcement (BOFE) program is seeking dynamic individuals to work as Deputy Labor Commissioner I (DLCI) willing to perform public service through communication, education, investigation and enforcement under the guidance of a Deputy Labor Commissioner Ill (DLCIII). This is the ideal career choice if you are a candidate interested in labor relations field work.
More about the Labor Commissioner's Office here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/
Under direction of a Deputy Labor Commissioner III in the State Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) of the Bureau of Field Enforcement (BOFE), Labor Employment Task Force (LETF) and/or the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) program(s), the incumbent is responsible for the investigation and enforcement of the Industrial Welfare Commission orders and laws covering workers' compensation insurance coverage, child labor, cash pay, unlicensed contractors, as well as group claims involving minimum wage and overtime. BOFE may also work in partnership with other government entities on the investigation and prosecution of these group claims.
Link to Industrial Relations Representative exam: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/8PB16.PDF
The State Labor Commissioner's Office of the Bureau of Field Enforcement (BOFE) program is seeking dynamic individuals to work as Deputy Labor Commissioner I (DLCI) willing to perform public service through communication, education, investigation and enforcement under the guidance of a Deputy Labor Commissioner Ill (DLCIII). This is the ideal career choice if you are a candidate interested in labor relations field work.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
Working Conditions
This position is located at: 1515 Clay Street, Suite 801 Oakland, CA 94612
The duties of this position are conducted both in an office and field setting. The incumbent is required to travel for field operations and trainings. The incumbent will have access to a state vehicle, laptop computer, printer, cellular phone, and other equipment. While in the field, the incumbent may be exposed to dirt, odors, noise, fumes, uneven surfaces, stairs, high-rise buildings, extreme weather conditions, and fast moving equipment.
Job Code #:
JC-430239
Position #(s):
400-586-9502-073
Working Title:
Field Investigator
Classification:
DEPUTY LABOR COMMISSIONER I
$5,973.00 - $7,643.00
Shall Consider:
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
$4,012.00 - $6,213.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Alameda 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, medical care and other benefits for injured workers. Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/
Please submit only ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
Electronic Submission of Applications preferred. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://calcareers.ca.gov/ Applications must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on or before the above final filing date.
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.
Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
Willingness to travel and be able to work irregular hours.
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.
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: 5/25/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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).
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
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Attn: Certifications Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
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:
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Are you excited to start or continue your career with a dynamic State Agency? Then look no further. The Labor Commissioner’s Office is made up of diverse and unique individuals just like you, who contribute to our organizational goals and success everyday. The Labor Commissioner’s Office is about celebrating diversity and inclusion where all team members feel included, accepted, and valued and are recognized for their many talents and contributions to our Agency.
The State Labor Commissioner's Office of the Bureau of Field Enforcement (BOFE) program is seeking dynamic individuals to work as Deputy Labor Commissioner I (DLCI) willing to perform public service through communication, education, investigation and enforcement under the guidance of a Deputy Labor Commissioner Ill (DLCIII). This is the ideal career choice if you are a candidate interested in labor relations field work.
More about the Labor Commissioner's Office here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/
Under direction of a Deputy Labor Commissioner III in the State Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) of the Bureau of Field Enforcement (BOFE), Labor Employment Task Force (LETF) and/or the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) program(s), the incumbent is responsible for the investigation and enforcement of the Industrial Welfare Commission orders and laws covering workers' compensation insurance coverage, child labor, cash pay, unlicensed contractors, as well as group claims involving minimum wage and overtime. BOFE may also work in partnership with other government entities on the investigation and prosecution of these group claims.
- If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload a copy of your diploma, certificate of completion or transcripts with your application package. See education requirements, here
- Please ensure that your application is complete with specific AND detailed job descriptions and tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. Failure to provide this information will disqualify your application.
- If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload a copy of your degree or transcripts with your application package.
Link to Industrial Relations Representative exam: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/8PB16.PDF
The State Labor Commissioner's Office of the Bureau of Field Enforcement (BOFE) program is seeking dynamic individuals to work as Deputy Labor Commissioner I (DLCI) willing to perform public service through communication, education, investigation and enforcement under the guidance of a Deputy Labor Commissioner Ill (DLCIII). This is the ideal career choice if you are a candidate interested in labor relations field work.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
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Working Conditions
This position is located at: 1515 Clay Street, Suite 801 Oakland, CA 94612
The duties of this position are conducted both in an office and field setting. The incumbent is required to travel for field operations and trainings. The incumbent will have access to a state vehicle, laptop computer, printer, cellular phone, and other equipment. While in the field, the incumbent may be exposed to dirt, odors, noise, fumes, uneven surfaces, stairs, high-rise buildings, extreme weather conditions, and fast moving equipment.
- Possible Telework opportunities.
- Walking distance to transportation, eateries, downtown, and more.
- Close to Freeways.
- The personal satisfaction of knowing that you impact the daily lives of wage earners in California.
Job Code #:
JC-430239
Position #(s):
400-586-9502-073
Working Title:
Field Investigator
Classification:
DEPUTY LABOR COMMISSIONER I
$5,973.00 - $7,643.00
Shall Consider:
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
$4,012.00 - $6,213.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Alameda 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, medical care and other benefits for injured workers. Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/
Please submit only ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
Electronic Submission of Applications preferred. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at https://calcareers.ca.gov/ Applications must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on or before the above final filing date.
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.
Department Website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
Willingness to travel and be able to work irregular hours.
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.
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: 5/25/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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).
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
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Attn: Certifications Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Salary : $5,973 - $7,643