Regional Manager- Licensing and Registration Unit

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Labor Commissioner, Assistant Chief, or designee, the Deputy Labor Commissioner Regional Manager directs, coordinates and oversees all of the Licensing and Registration (L & R) Unit portfolios and/or sub-programs in the following areas: Car Washing & Polishing, Child Performer Services, Door-to-Door Sales for Minors, Electrician, Entertainment Work Permit, Farm Labor Contractors, Foreign Labor Contractors, Garment Manufacturing & Contracting, Industrial Homework, Janitorial Service Providers, Permit to Employ Minors, Produce Unloaders, Studio Teachers and Talent Agents/Agencies and/or other related portfolios. The Regional Manager further designs, implements and promotes cross program collaborations within Labor Commissioner's Office (LCO) and with other enforcement agencies to ensure robust compliance with respective laws, appropriate accountability of violators, and dynamic outreach efforts. Inclusively, the Regional Manager supports and advances relevant assignments relating to implementation of strategic plans and provides support to the Assistant Chief in developing and administering policies and procedures as directed by the Labor Commissioner or designee.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR

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To be considered for this Deputy Labor Commissioner Regional Manager 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:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4767

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click her e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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

Working Conditions

There is only one position that may be filled either in Fresno, Los Angeles, Oakland, or Van Nuys. If you are interested in the position at more than one location, please submit a separate application for each job control.

This position is located at:

1515 Clay Street

Oakland, CA 94612

This position will oversee the following Licensing & Registration district offices: Oakland, Fresno, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, and Sacramento.

This position will have additional responsibilities across program offices and may be redirected to oversee other offices. Extensive travel required. The incumbent will work in an office setting. Travel as required to assigned district offices. Travel may be via land or air and may require overnight stay.

Special Requirements

Additional Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

Communication: Expresses oneself clearly in all forms of communication. Gives feedback and is receptive to feedback received. Knows that listening is essential. Keeps others in the Division and other functional units informed as appropriate.

Creativity and Innovation: Think beyond the confines of traditional models to recognize opportunities, seek creative solutions and seek to implement those solutions proactively, responsibly and through stakeholder and upper management engagement. Possess good decision-making skills, strong leadership ability, initiative, and resourcefulness to complete tasks.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrated concern to be perceived as responsible, reliable, and trustworthy. Respects the confidentiality of information or concern shared by others. Honest and forthright. Adheres to Division's policies and procedures; work under changing priorities and deadlines; be available and willing to work flexible hours. Conforms to accepted standards of conduct. A sympathetic understanding of labor problems; impartiality; tact; firmness; patience; neat personal appearance; willingness to travel and work irregular hours.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Promotes team cooperation and encourages participation. Builds and develops team organization to coordinate across all programs in the Labor Commissioner's Office. Capable of cross functionality and working well with others on a team to achieve personal goals, team goals, and organizational goals. Take responsibility for individual actions to achieve consistent results.

Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft applications.

Statement of Qualifications :

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how the candidate’s education, training, experience and skills qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and must be typed, double spaced, not more than two pages in length, no less than 11-point font and address the following questions. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered.

• Describe your personal mission and explain how it aligns with the mission and vision of the Labor Commissioner Office and the vision of the Licensing & Registration Unit.
• Describe a process in which you were responsible for implementing a strategy to improve operations.
• Describe your experience coaching, leading, or mentoring team members.
• Describe your experience working with vulnerable worker populations.
  
  

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/30/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals 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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Industrial Relations

Cert Mailing Address Sacramento

Attn: Human Resources/Certs Unit

1416 9th Street, 13th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Industrial Relations

Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento

Human Resources/Certs Unit

1416 9th Street, 13th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
  
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. 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.