Public Works - Field Investigator

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This range is provided by the California Department of Industrial Relations. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Under the supervision of and receiving general direction from a Deputy Labor Commissioner III, in the State Labor Commissioner s Office s (LCO) Public Works (PW) Program, the Deputy Labor Commissioner I (DLC I) is responsible for the investigation and enforcement of prevailing wage laws and regulations, apprenticeship standards, skilled and trained workforce requirements, contractor and project registration requirements, Industrial Welfare Commission orders and laws covering workers  compensation insurance coverage and labor laws under the jurisdiction of the State Labor Commissioner.

Public Works may also work in partnership with other government entities on the investigation and prosecution of criminal violations.

• If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, upload a copy of your diploma, certificate of completion or transcripts with your application package. See education requirements here:
• Please ensure 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.

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 refer to the exam bulletin for Exam Control . Shall consider Industrial Relations Representative (IRR). To take the Industrial Relations Representative exam and gain employment list eligibility, refer to the exam bulletin for Exam Control .

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% and 4.62% in exchange for hours in PLP 2025. For more details, visit CalHR.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

This position is located at:
2031 Howe Ave
Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95825

Duties are primarily performed in a climate-controlled office setting possibly in a high-rise building; cubicle or shared work space under artificial light, utilizing computer screens and other office equipment; may travel in a state vehicle for field work, trainings and other related work. While in the field, exposure to dirt, odors, noise, fumes, uneven surfaces, stairs, high-rise buildings, extreme weather conditions, and fast moving equipment may occur.

• Possible Telework Opportunities — Successful candidates would be expected to report to the assigned office, in person, at least 2-3 times per week. Days may vary depending on operational needs.

• Some Travel Required.
• 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.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 9/11/2025. Applications may be submitted electronically through  If submitting a hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. You may drop off your application at the Department of Industrial Relations, 2180 Harvard Street Suite 160, Sacramento, CA 95815.

Hours:

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM.

• 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary…