Labor Relations Specialist

Under the supervision of a Staff Services Manager III, the Labor Relations Specialist (LRS) serves as a subject matter expert and consultant to Executive staff, Managers and Supervisors regarding the administration of the Department's labor relations program and represents California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) in all aspects of collective bargaining in accordance with civil service laws and rules utilizing the Ralph C. Dills Act, Collective Bargaining Agreements/Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Fair Labor Standards Act and the California Code of Regulations (CCR). 

This position is responsible for providing technical expertise, training, guidance, assistance and support regarding the department's most sensitive and complex labor relations matters.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment.
 

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

Working Conditions

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 Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. 

Beginning July 1st, 2025, per Executive Order N-22-25, CARB employees will be required to report into office four days a week.

The positions 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.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being in a stationary position, 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.
• Core working hours are 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.