Job Description

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is looking for a highly motivated team player to lead the Labor Relations Section. Under general direction of the Chief, Human Resource Services Division, the incumbent supervises a team representing one of the largest departments in employee-employer relations. EDD is looking for someone who leads by example, strives to help others excel and grow, creates a collaborative team atmosphere, and has a passion for serving the Department in this role.  

EDD staffing ranges from 8,000 to 12,000 employees in Bargaining Units 1, 4, 14, 15 (SEIU), Unit 2 (CASE), Unit 7 (CSLEA), Unit 9 (PECG), Unit 12 (IUOE), and excluded employees.

We are located at the corner of 8th and Capitol Mall, right in the heart of downtown, next to light rail stations and other public transportation. In December 2025, we will be moving to the 4th floor of the fully renovated high rise Labor Agency Building at 1416 9th Street between N and O streets.

If you are interested in being part of a Department whose mission is to serve workers, job seekers, and employers in the State of California, this is the place for you!

Position exists at 751 N St. Sacramento, CA 95814  ARU 338

If you have questions about the actual position, please contact the “Hiring Unit Contact” listed below under Contact Information.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Downtown Sacramento, near light rail, Tower Bridge, and the State Capitol

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment 

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Labor Relations Manager II Bulletin

For more information about the State hiring process,  click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job,  click here .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge and experience in the State of California labor relations.
• Experience managing and directing the work of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with executives, internal human resources staff, managers and supervisors, the California Department of Human Resources, other department's labor relations professionals, and labor organizations.
• Ability to research, understand, interpret, and apply civil service laws, rules, regulations, and labor agreements.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in making critical decisions.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff and provide a positive working environment.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and flexibility.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website,  , and the CalPERS website,  .

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.  The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters  DO NOT  take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

In addition to the Standard State Application (STD 678), all interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

The SOQ must address the desirable qualifications listed below. Within the response, include specific information and examples as to how your professional education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the desirable qualifications of this position. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQs.

The SOQ should be numbered in the same order as listed below, provide specific examples, be no more than 2 pages in length, and be no smaller than 12 point font. Failure to follow these instructions may eliminate you from this recruitment.

1. Demonstrated experience making recommendations and advising management regarding the interpretation and application of labor agreements.

2. Demonstrated ability to work with, establish, and maintain effective working relationship with executive branch staff, managers and supervisors, the Labor Relations Division of the California Department of Human Resources, and employee labor unions.

3. Demonstrated experience and identified role in arbitrations, impact bargaining (meet and confers), main table bargaining, and at hearings before the Public Employment Relations Board.

4. Demonstrated experience supervising and directing the work of professional staff.

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 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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work,

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