LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Description and Duties This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who previously applied for JC-529929 need to submit a new application package to be considered for interviews. Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply. Job Summary: Under the direction of the Labor Relations Manager I, the incumbent will provide guidance to all department managers and supervisors on a variety of labor relations matters, such as, but not limited to: grievances, interpretation of contract agreements, collective bargaining, harmonious relations with labor organizations, dispute resolution, interpretation of law, State Personnel Board rules and department policies, and proposals to implement policies affecting working conditions for the department. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Application Package RequirementsTo have your application considered for this job opportunity: • List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678. • List your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the STD. 678. • Provide the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours. • You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application (do not note “see attached resume” in this section). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete. • SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter. • Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service. If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency. NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail. **A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.****All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.****We encourage applicants to apply electronically.** Statement of Qualifications All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Failure to include an SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration. A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses and a standard or generic SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration. Please review the Duty Statement and the Desirable Qualifications. SOQ FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS: • The SOQ shall be no more than two pages, single-sided, double-spaced in 12-point Arial font with 1" margins, and correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING: • Describe your experience investigating, recommending, and/or making decisions regarding disposition of grievances. • Describe your experience providing consultation to various levels of management regarding grievances, contract interpretation, unfair labor practice charges, and other labor relations implications. For assistance in uploading documents, including the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog: Upload SOQ to your Application Package