The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects and serves California consumers while ensuring a competent and fair marketplace. DCA educates consumers and protects professionals from unfair competition by unlicensed practitioners.
DCA is a unique and dynamic department consisting of 36 different boards, bureaus, a commission, and a program that license and regulate more than 3.4 million licensees in more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits. DCA has many exciting career opportunities available and is dedicated to hiring and retaining qualified employees.
The Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Household Goods and Services (Bureau) is a small state agency located in Natomas with easy freeway access and FREE PARKING.
The Bureau protects and serves California consumers by licensing and regulating over 42,000 businesses globally, from small single-person businesses to major corporations. The Bureau provides consumer protection by licensing, registering, and permitting companies. The Bureau also handles consumer complaints, inspects businesses, ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
The Enforcement Chief oversees the Enforcement Division, which is comprised of Case Management, the Compliance Unit, and field investigative units in both northern and southern California. Case management is responsible for coordinating cases among the enforcement units, reporting statistics, facilitating informal and formal hearings, and auditing reports and databases. The field units are led by Supervising Special Investigators and are comprised of Special Investigators who perform all other casework.