Business Operations Analyst

Job Description And Duties
Do you have an eye for detail? Do you seek variety in your work? Can you work well in a team environment that fosters and achieves positive synergy? Please consider joining our team..

The Labor Commissioner's Office is also known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE).

Division Mission Statement:

The mission of the California Labor Commissioner's Office is to ensure a just day's pay in every workplace in the State and to promote economic justice through robust enforcement of labor laws. By combating wage theft, protecting workers from retaliation, and educating the public, we put earned wages into workers' pockets and help level the playing field for law-abiding employers.

Headquarters Vision Statement:

To ensure a positive and pleasant experience, we continuously provide efficient and genuine administrative support to our Division as well as exceptional customer service to the public.

Please see the following link to the official exam bulletin for more information about taking the exam and establishing list eligibility:

• Pending Department of Finance Approval. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with CCR section 249.3
• Please ensure application is complete with detailed job description/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information and hours worked per week. Failure to provide this information may disqualify your application.

The Labor Commissioner's Office is looking for an analyst to work in our Business Operations section. The ideal analyst will facilitate a variety of business needs, including review requisitions of purchase orders and contracts to verify compliance, as well as ensure there is adequate procurement of goods and services. The incumbent will also work closely with division managers and department liaisons on space and equipment acquisition and other such needs.

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
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Working Conditions
This job is located at:

Division of Labor Standards Enforcement/HQ Bus Ops

1515 Clay Street, Suite 801 Oakland CA

Duties are primarilly performed in a climate-controlled office setting possibly in a high-rise building; cubicle or shared workspace under artificial light, utilizing computer screens and other office equipment; may drive 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. The incumbent is required to work extensively on the computer as necessary for email communication, research, and other purposes.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (hybrid telework opportunities available)

Special Requirements

• This position requires light travel

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must accompany the application. Resumes and or cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Application packets submitted without an SOQ will not be considered for an interview.

The SOQ should be no more than 1 page in length must be in paragraph format and address the specific question. Responses that do not express relevant experience will not be considered for an interview. Your SOQ should highlight your experience of the following:

• Please describe your education, training, experience, and skills related to the work duties of this position.

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: 10/22/2025

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 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: Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit

2180 Harvard Street Suite 160

Sacramento , CA 95815

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

Personnel Recruitment & Hiring Unit

2180 Harvard Street Suite 160

Sacramento , CA 95815

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 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.