LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation seeks a Labor Relations Analyst at the California Institution for Men in Chino. Under general direction, you investigate grievances, prepare second level responses, and support arbitrations and labor negotiations.

You will act as a liaison between management and labor unions, meet with stewards, and provide analytical staff work on labor relations issues. This 12-month limited-term full-time position is based in San Bernardino County with in-office

Qualifications

• Experience in labor relations and grievance investigations.
• Ability to liaison between management and unions.
• Strong analytical skills for labor issues.
• Ability to consult with supervisors to resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Investigate grievances and prepare second level responses.
• Perform analytical work related to arbitrations and labor negotiations.
• Serve as liaison between management and labor unions.
• Meet with stewards and union representatives.

Skills

Grievance investigations

Labor relations

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under general direction and supervision of the Warden, the Labor Relations Analyst investigates grievances and prepares recommended second level Employee Grievance responses for review, modifications and/or approval of the Warden or designee. The position also requires the incumbent to perform analytical staff work relating to arbitrations, labor negotiations and issues related to employee labor relations and other labor issues traditionally monitored by the Warden. The Labor Relations Analyst will also act as a liaison between management and labor unions. Typical duties will include: fact finding and grievance resolution duties under general direction/supervision of the Warden; consults with supervisors and managers (locally and at Headquarters) to identify and resolve problem areas in the area of Labor Relations; meets with job stewards and other union representatives and performs other analytical duties as required.

Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

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

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on your application.

This advertisement is for a Labor Relations Analyst position located at the California Institution for Men in Chino, San Bernardino County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 080-261-9529-001.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email.

Effective July 1, 2025, the PLP 2025 was implemented. The program requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly. Salaries posted do not reflect this temporary reduction.

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

About the location - The California Institution for Men is a Level II Non-Designated Programming Facility (NDPF) centrally located near Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange Counties with an on-site fitness center for staff and located near shopping and restaurants with convenient access to the 91 and 60 highways.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist


• Duty Statement

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-531345


• Position #(s): 080-261-9529-XXX


• Working Title: Labor Relations Analyst


• Classification: LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST


• $5,188.00 - $6,495.00 A


• $6,241.00 - $7,816.00 B


• 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: San Bernardino County


• Telework: In Office


• Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR/CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation’s largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of individuals in our care, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies for their successful reintegration into our communities.

Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to Home | E-Verify.

Final Filing Date: 9/22/2026

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.

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).

Desirable Qualifications

Shall create and promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, CalHR Home, and the CalPERS website, California Public Employees' Retirement System - CalPERS.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx.

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jonathan Rheem
[phone] ext: 4440
[e-mail]

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 Coordinator

[phone]

[e-mail]

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 Information

• Applications will be screened and the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. Therefore, it is important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application describing in detail your work experience history and or education.


• Incomplete applications will be screened out.


• For further information refer to the following link: CDCR Facility Locator


• Main communication to schedule an interview will be via email so ensure you check your junk email for any notification


• Department is not required to contact all candidates with list eligibility; Therefore candidates are encouraged to search for vacancies they may be eligible for and apply.


• Salary posted is the base pay for the classification; various salary ranges may be included. A final salary placement will be made at the time of appointment.


• Appointments may be subject to Hiring Freeze exemption, clearance of the State Restriction of Appointment, Reemployment list and Departmental Restriction of Appointment list.

Statement Of Qualifications

• Why do you want to be the Labor Relations Analyst here at the California Institution for Men?


• What makes you qualified for this position?

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Labor Relations Analyst, before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here CalCareers.

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.