Specialist Field Investigator

Summary

Are you excited to start or continue your career with a dynamic State Agency? Do you have a talent for performing efficiently in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy flexibility of possible telework and learning new stuff? If your answer is YES, YES, and YES, then look no further.The Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) is made up of diverse and unique individuals just like YOU. Our team members contribute to our Agency's goals and success everyday. We celebrate diversity and inclusion where all our team members feel included, accepted, valued, and recognized for their many talents and contributions to our Agency. We are committed to provide guidance, encouragement, and support to all our team members enriching their work and our ability to combat wage theft and put earned wages into the pockets of California workers. Specifically, being a member of the Bureau of Enforcement Program (BOFE) program, which also includes the Labor Employment Task Force (LETF), and /or the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Unit , you will have an impact on California workers through investigation and enforcement of state laws covering workers' compensation insurance coverage, child labor, cash pay, unlicensed contractors, Industrial Welfare Commission orders, as well as group claims involving minimum wage and overtime claims.Website for more information about the Labor Commissioner's Office: for more information about BOFE: supervision of and receiving general direction from a Deputy Labor Commissioner III (DLCIII), in the State Labor Commissioner's Office of BOFE, LETF, and/or PAGA programs, the incumbent is responsible for the investigation and enforcement of the Indusrial Welfare Commissioner orders and laws covering workers' compenstion insurance coverage, child labor, cash pay, unlicensed contractors, as well as group claims involving minimum wage and overtime. The incumbent of the program (ie BOFE, LETF, and/or PAGA) may also work in partnership with other governmental entities on the investigation and prosecution of group claims.A willingness to travel and work irregular hours are required.If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload or submit a copy of your diploma (or degree), certificate of completion or transcripts with your application package. See education requirement here: Labor Standards Enforcement Series - CalHRPlease ensure that your job application is complete. For each of your employment history, please provide specific AND detailed description of duties/tasks performed; employment from (starting) date and to (ending) date; and hours per week worked. Failure to provide this information will disqualify your application.Please note Resume is NOT required, therefore, if you submit it with your job application, it will not be considered at all.This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR249.3To be considered for this Deputy Commissioner II 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: will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.Working ConditionsThe positions are located at: 1500 Hughes Way, Suite C-202; Long Beach, CA 90810.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.Special RequirementsA Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. SOQ submitted that fail to specifically address the question, in context, and follow Instructions, will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ.Instructions:12-point font; double spacing; 1” margins; no more than one page; paragraph format (no bullet points); put your name, on the top left corner of the page; list JC number on the top right corner of the page.Describe your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience in conducting field investigations.Final Filing Date: 9/25/2026Who May ApplyIndividuals 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).Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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 workplace. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Are you excited to start or continue your career with a dynamic State Agency? Do you have a talent for performing efficiently in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy flexibility of possible telework and learning new stuff? If your answer is YES, YES, and YES, then look no further.The Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) is made up of diverse and unique individuals just like YOU. Our team members contribute to our Agency's goals and success everyday. We celebrate diversity and inclusion where all our team members feel included, accepted, valued, and recognized for their many talents and contributions to our Agency. We are committed to provide guidance, encouragement, and support to all our team members enriching their work and our ability to combat wage theft and put earned wages into the pockets of California workers. Specifically, being a member of the Bureau of Enforcement Program (BOFE) program, which also includes the Labor Employment Task Force (LETF), and /or the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Unit , you will have an impact on California workers through investigation and enforcement of state laws covering workers' compensation insurance coverage, child labor, cash pay, unlicensed contractors, Industrial Welfare Commission orders, as well as group claims involving minimum wage and overtime claims.Website for more information about the Labor Commissioner's Office: for more information about BOFE: supervision of and receiving general direction from a Deputy Labor Commissioner III (DLCIII), in the State Labor Commissioner's Office of BOFE, LETF, and/or PAGA programs, the incumbent is responsible for the investigation and enforcement of the Indusrial Welfare Commissioner orders and laws covering workers' compenstion insurance coverage, child labor, cash pay, unlicensed contractors, as well as group claims involving minimum wage and overtime. The incumbent of the program (ie BOFE, LETF, and/or PAGA) may also work in partnership with other governmental entities on the investigation and prosecution of group claims.A willingness to travel and work irregular hours are required.If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload or submit a copy of your diploma (or degree), certificate of completion or transcripts with your application package. See education requirement here: Labor Standards Enforcement Series - CalHRPlease ensure that your job application is complete. For each of your employment history, please provide specific AND detailed description of duties/tasks performed; employment from (starting) date and to (ending) date; and hours per week worked. Failure to provide this information will disqualify your application.Please note Resume is NOT required, therefore, if you submit it with your job application, it will not be considered at all.This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR249.3To be considered for this Deputy Commissioner II 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: will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.Working ConditionsThe positions are located at: 1500 Hughes Way, Suite C-202; Long Beach, CA 90810.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.Special RequirementsA Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. SOQ submitted that fail to specifically address the question, in context, and follow Instructions, will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ.Instructions:12-point font; double spacing; 1” margins; no more than one page; paragraph format (no bullet points); put your name, on the top left corner of the page; list JC number on the top right corner of the page.Describe your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience in conducting field investigations.Final Filing Date: 9/25/2026Who May ApplyIndividuals 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).Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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 workplace. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr