LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER I

California Department of Social Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybride; USD 97 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The California Department of Social Services seeks an Assistant Chief, Labor Relations Bureau in Sacramento County. This permanent, full-time role operates with a hybrid telework option and reports to the Labor Relations Manager II.

You will supervise the Labor Relations Administrator (LRA) and Labor Relations Supervisor (LRS), helping shape employer/employee relations within the department. Candidates must meet SOQ requirements and will work to advance CDSS guiding principles.

Description du poste

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535437

Position #(s): 800-692-9537-XXX

Working Title: Assistant Chief, Labor Relations Bureau

Classification: LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER I

Salary: $8,715.00 - $9,899.00

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: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities.

The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) employees are our most important resource in serving California's needy and vulnerable children and families. The Human Resource Services Branch (HRSB) will partner with our employees, to select, hire, develop and maintain the best professional workforce and work environment in state service. The Labor Relations Bureau (LRB) advises and represents CDSS management in all areas of employer/employee relations, and oversight is provided by the Labor Relations Manager II (LRM II) who is responsible for developing, coordinating, and administering employer/employee relations on behalf of the Director.

CDSS Guiding Principles

Guiding Principles: Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging.

Community Engagement: We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.

Empowerment: We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person has desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.

Quality Services: We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.

Data Defined Outcomes: We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Job Description And Duties

Under the direct supervision of the LRM II, the Labor Relations Manager I (LRM I) serves as the first level manager of the LRB. As such, the position is responsible for the direct supervision of the LRA and LRS classifications and is jointly responsible for the employer-employee relations program of the Department.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Special Requirements

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

Statement of Qualifications must be no more than two pages in length, size 12-point Arial font.

• Describe a situation where you successfully gained the trust and cooperation of a skeptical or divided team. What was your strategy and what was the outcome?
• Detail your most challenging labor relations experience. What steps did you take to achieve a positive resolution, and what did you learn?
• Outline a vision you developed for a team. Describe the steps and methods you used to identify this vision and inspire your team to embrace it.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Application Deadline

Final Filing Date: 10/23/2026

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).

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.

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.