Public Information Investigator

Salary Range: $85,500.00 – $. Positions are funded by the California Department of Industrial Relations.

Under the supervision of a Deputy Labor Commissioner III, the incumbent conducts intake consultation assessments for the public, prepares referrals, educates on labor laws, and assesses violations.

• Conduct intake consultation assessments with the public for various programs.
• Develop and prepare documented referrals to other units.
• Educate the public on labor laws.
• Apply theories to assess violations on liable employers.

• Fluency in Spanish required; must pass the Bilingual Proficiency assessment.
• Pass the recent Labor Compliance Representative (LCR) exam (new exam issued Dec 15 2025).
• Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
• Must be a California State employee or meet list eligibility.

• In the SOQ, describe a time when you used your Spanish language skills to assist a member of the public.

Complete the application package and submit electronically through Cal Careers by the final filing date of 1/9/2026. Required documents: STD 678 application, SOQ, and any exam bulletin if applicable.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Competitive salary, personal leave program, and the opportunity to combat wage theft and support California workers.

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at California Department of Industrial Relations by 2x.