Job Posting: LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Department of Justice

JC-525807
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LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST
LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/6/2026

Job Description and Duties

Do you consider yourself a proactive problem solver who takes initiative and enjoys networking with others to maintain a harmonious workplace? Are you interested in enhancing your negotiation skills and performing in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment? If so, we invite you to apply to one of California’s leading Labor Relations teams.

Under the direction of the Labor Relations Officer, and the general guidance of the Team Lead, the Labor Relations Specialist performs highly independent and analytical work relating to grievances, arbitrations, and labor negotiations that encompass a wide range of personnel management topics. In this role, you will be expected to:

  • Act as the liaison between management and labor unions to resolve issues at the lowest level. 
  • Research, analyze data, and collaborate with internal departmental partners to lead workgroups in the development of bargaining proposals that impact employees statewide. This includes proactively developing project plans and monitoring bargaining timelines. 
  • Research, analyze, and logically interpret various Memoranda of Understanding provisions, pay differentials, control agency policies, laws and policies of labor administration, departmental policies, etc., to respond to union inquiries and grievances, and advise management. 
  • Meet with employees, subject matter experts, supervisors, and labor representatives concerning complaints and potential or actual grievances. 
  • Brief senior and executive management on items related to your assignment when needed. 
The Department of Justice’s Labor Relations Office is uniquely positioned within the Office of Human Resources, which will provide you with several cross-functional opportunities and novel assignments that have departmental and statewide impact. If you are up for the challenge, come join our team, where we have a culture of promoting professional growth, innovation and fun! Flexible schedules and telework options may be available.

Working Conditions
This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote centered position. The position will however require in-person attendance on a recurring basis. The selected candidate would report to Department of Justice headquarters in Sacramento when required for job functions, in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office when required are the responsibility of 
the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.


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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-525807
Position #(s):
420-057-9535-XXX
Working Title:
LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Classification:
LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST
$7,172.00 - $8,910.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
Day
Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

  • This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Office of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office. 
  • Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility. 
  • For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General’s website at State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Special Requirements

  • A fingerprint check will be required.
  • Clearly indicate the Job Control JC-525807 and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application.
  • If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

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: 8/6/2026

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 Justice
OHR-Yvonne Salas
Attn: Yvonne Salas (JC-525807)
Office of Human Resources
1300 I Street, Suite 720
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Justice
OHR-Yvonne Salas
Yvonne Salas (JC-525807)
Office of Human Resources
1300 I Street, Suite 720
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 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 required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications - The Labor Relations Specialist is expected to possess excellent communication, diplomacy, project management skills, and the ability to maintain and foster professional relationships. In no more than two pages, single-spaced, in Arial font 11, please respond to the following:

    Please describe a time in your career where you played a role in advancing a project that involved multiple teams of varying skillsets:
    • What was your role, who did you work with, what was the scope of the project, and outcome? 
    • How did you communicate and ensure progress and goals were met? What (if any) were your learning lessons? 

     Applicants who do not submit the required and/or incomplete items timely may not be considered for this job.
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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Ability to show initiative, take a proactive approach to work, and follow through on action items and goals. 
  • Knowledge and application of effective negotiation techniques, strong communication, project management, and organizational skills. 
  • Ability to demonstrate good judgment by making sound decisions and handling sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. 
  • Experience maintaining the confidentiality of information and records. 
  • Ability to effectively communicate with and present information to all levels of department management, staff, and labor unions. 
  • Experience managing multiple and changing priorities. 
  • Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with management and external stakeholders. 
  • Knowledge of the State bargaining process and Memoranda of Understanding between the State and the Unions. 
  • Ability to interpret, apply, and advise on labor law, labor agreement provisions, policies, and procedures. 
  • Experience adhering to and applying departmental best practices, procedures and policies. 
  • Familiarity with legal and peace officer classifications and experience working with associated stakeholders.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Yvonne Salas
(916) 210-7200
yvonne.salas@doj.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Job Related Information


Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

Additional Position Information

This position is pending budget approval.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off