C. E. A.

California Correctional Health Care Services; California; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking an Associate Director, Labor Relations (CEA Level A) for the Elk Grove headquarters in Sacramento County. The AD, Labor Relations oversees the Labor Relations Unit, develops bargaining strategy for all employees across bargaining units, and leads complex labor relations work as a member of the executive management team.

Statewide travel may be required.

Job description

Job Posting:Associate Director, Labor Relations

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-537250 -

JC-537250 - Associate Director, Labor Relations
C. E. A.

$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 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: 11/23/2026

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

This position is currently pending Control Agency Approval
Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 1 , and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part‑time employees are subject to the same conditions as full‑time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time‑base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full‑time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, Labor Relations, Performance Management and Staff Development Section, the Associate Director (AD), Labor Relations provides oversight of the Labor Relations Unit (LRU). The AD, Labor Relations directly manages high level Labor Relation managers and provides bargaining strategy for all employees in all bargaining units for the department. The AD, Labor Relations leads and manages the more complex labor relations work and is a member of the executive management team. Statewide travel may be required.

This advertisement is for a Associate Director, Labor Relations- CEA Level A position located at headquarters in Elk Grove, Sacramento County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 042-235-7500-XXX.

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

Working Conditions

Located less than 30 minutes from Sacramento and Lodi, the progressive city of Elk Grove offers a great mix of newly developed housing, business projects, and recreational opportunities. You will enjoy working at our campus-style office complex with free parking, and perhaps even call Elk Grove home.

The position is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Minimum Requirements