Specialist Field Investigator
California Department of Industrial Relations, California, MO, United States
Deputy Labor Commissioner II – Bureau of Field Enforcement (BOFE)
The Deputy Labor Commissioner II reports to a Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor and leads investigations and enforcement of California labor laws, including workers’ compensation, child labor, cash pay, unlicensed contractors, minimum wage and overtime claims.
Responsibilities
Lead investigations on complex and sensitive cases involving enforcement of IWC orders and labor laws.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert on specific industries and labor law violations.
Mentor and train lower‑level staff on subject‑matter expertise.
Lead projects to develop tools and strategies that improve investigation effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with other government entities on group claim investigations and prosecutions.
Qualifications
Eligible for state employment (employment list, transfer, or reinstatement).
Valid education or experience meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification.
Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills.
Working Conditions The position is located at 1515 Clay Street, Suite 801, Oakland, CA 94612. Duties are performed in an office and field setting, requiring travel and use of a state vehicle, laptop, and other equipment. Field work may involve exposure to uneven surfaces, high‑rise buildings, extreme weather, and other hazards.
Special Requirements Willingness to travel and work irregular hours.
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.
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Responsibilities
Lead investigations on complex and sensitive cases involving enforcement of IWC orders and labor laws.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert on specific industries and labor law violations.
Mentor and train lower‑level staff on subject‑matter expertise.
Lead projects to develop tools and strategies that improve investigation effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with other government entities on group claim investigations and prosecutions.
Qualifications
Eligible for state employment (employment list, transfer, or reinstatement).
Valid education or experience meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification.
Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills.
Working Conditions The position is located at 1515 Clay Street, Suite 801, Oakland, CA 94612. Duties are performed in an office and field setting, requiring travel and use of a state vehicle, laptop, and other equipment. Field work may involve exposure to uneven surfaces, high‑rise buildings, extreme weather, and other hazards.
Special Requirements Willingness to travel and work irregular hours.
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.
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