Labor Relations Specialist

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

JC-534216 -

JC-534216 - 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: 10/13/2026

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.

Hybrid Telework:
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

# of Positions: 1

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees. The Finance & Logistics Administration Directorate oversees sections managing Cal OES operations including budgeting, fiscal analysis, accounting, grants management, human resources, labor relations, staff recruitment, examinations, organization and professional development, disaster and internal logistics support.

The Directorate is comprised of four sections:
Administrative Services, Human Resources, Grants Management and Logistics. In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description.

Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites. More information may be found here:
Finance & Administration | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym and Locker room
• Electric Carport
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
• Flexible Schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
• Invest…