Labor Relations Specialist

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: 9/11/2026

This is a repost. If you have previously applied for this position, there is no need to reapply.

This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

If you have permanent status and have passed probation, you have mandatory reinstatement rights into your former position/classification at the end of this LT appointment. You will be separated from state service if you have not had prior permanent or probationary civil service status. During this 12-month limited-term assignment, you may be entitled to receive health, dental, and vision benefits. You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits.
Under the general direction of the Supervisor II, the Labor Relations Specialist (LRS) is responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of the labor relations program and policy, for overseeing and coordinating with the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) Headquarters (HQ) building-wide related labor relations programs, policies and resolution of issues, complaints, and grievances. Represents CalEPA management and California Air Resources Board (CARB) in all phases of the State's Labor Relations Program, including participation in statewide collective bargaining, meet and confer sessions, and impact bargaining with employee representatives.

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

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resources Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.

The p ositions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

PLP Language:

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds may be necessary.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

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:

Multiple

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

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