Wage Claims Investigator Job at Department of Industrial Relations, Kern County, CA

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  • Department of Industrial Relations
  • Kern County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner III (Senior Deputy), proactively investigates  claims to evaluate compliance with the law. Interviews workers,holds settlement conferences to resolve disputes prior to adjudication of claims. Gathers relevant facts and applies theories of liabilities in order to assess violations and educates the public on labor laws. In addition, performs a wide variety of duties involving enforcement of wage and hour laws in the WCA program.

**Please ensure application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. Failure to provide this information may disqualify your application.


***This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3.

***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.

***Will consider training and development assignments

Applicants must have taken the DLCI exam and have list eligibility to be considered. The exam is posted here: 

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 Adudication Unit. To learn more about this program, visit: 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is located at: 

7718 Meany Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308

Please visit CalCareers to search opportunities in other locations.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:


Knowledge of: State and related Federal labor laws; orders of the Industrial Welfare Commission; principles, practices, and terminology of labor relations work; purposes, organizations, and trends of employee and employer organizations; terminology used in various occupations; labor and employment conditions and trends in California; industrial occupations and their requirements and employment procedures; the law of contracts as it applies to the field of labor relations; and court procedure and rules of evidence.


Ability to: Interpret and apply State and related Federal labor laws, and orders of the Industrial Welfare Commission; analyze testimony and other types of evidence and draw correct conclusions; resolve disputes; deal tactfully, effectively, and impartially with employers; conduct difficult and involved investigations of alleged violations of labor laws and Industrial Welfare Commission orders; deal with law enforcement problems tactfully but effectively; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; analyze data; and communicate effectively.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Deputy Labor Commissioner’s are covered by the Unit 2 Memorandum of Understanding and are represented in bargaining by the California Attorneys, Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers in State Employment (CASE). Incumbents will have the opportunity to contribute in CalPers retirement, social security, and may participate additionally in both 401K and 457 deferred compensation plans. While you work hard to provide economic justice for California workers, you secure economic security for your future.

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: DIR Applicant Survey

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 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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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