Sacramento County
Labor Relations Officer *Promotional Only*
Sacramento County, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Labor Relations Officer *Promotional Only*
2 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.
Position Details
Additional 3.35% Management Differential added to the posted salary for this class.
Must currently hold permanent employment status with Sacramento County.
Under general direction, performs advanced, professional employee/labor relations work; serves as Lead Negotiator for assigned bargaining units; assists in the development and recommendations for the County's negotiating position, negotiates agreements, administers agreements and grievance procedures; provides technical assistance to County supervisors and managers; assures compliance with labor relations contractual agreements, County policies, and applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and codes; and represents County management in hearings and deciding grievances.
Examples of Knowledge And Abilities Knowledge of
Theories, principles and practices, labor law, and other applicable laws and regulations of collective bargaining, labor negotiations, arbitration, and contract administration in the public and/or private sectors, including Federal and State labor legislation applicable to local government (e.g., Meyers‑Milias‑Brown Act, National Labor Relations Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Public Records Act, Freedom Of Information Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act).
Principles and practices of personnel management, including supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, training, and performance evaluation.
Standard principles of collective bargaining, including representation rights, management rights, scope of bargaining, and unfair practices.
Negotiating practices, including negotiations preparation, tactics, and impasse procedures.
Administrative procedures and practices for processing grievances up to and including arbitration.
Project management and organizational skills.
Research and investigative principles and techniques.
Sources of data pertaining to public sector employer‑employee relations; reference libraries and reference sources such as Federal and State reports, digests, and journals; patterns in public negotiations and arbitration decisions; fringe benefit costs; and labor statistics.
Variables, assumptions, and mathematical calculations used with cost benefit analysis.
Principles of public sector position‑classification.
Salary administration and salary survey procedures.
Ability to
Understand, interpret and apply complex labor laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, court decisions, and labor/management agreements.
Coordinate County employer‑employee relations with departments, employee organizations and management negotiating team.
Interact professionally and work collaboratively and productively with various management levels and union representatives, either one‑on‑one or in groups; maintaining personal control.
Handle multiple negotiations concurrently.
Work proactively to meet multiple deadlines involving time pressures and emotional stress.
Effectively represent the County’s position in normal and controversial situations.
Use appropriate research methods and data sources to obtain, analyze, and evaluate data involving labor relations, salary administration and fringe benefits; apply knowledge of available data sources, variables affecting item costs, and mathematical calculations.
Write professional level research reports and correspondence which are clear, concise, and at the appropriate level of detail; apply written and editorial skills as demonstrated by the ability to articulate complex information and issues clearly, concisely and persuasively; effectively summarize information for various audiences; organize ideas, conceptualize problems and categorize relevant and irrelevant data.
Analyze situations and identify problems; exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions.
Develop and conduct training programs in employer‑employee relations for supervisors, managers and administrators.
Lead and train lower level labor relations staff.
Handle highly confidential information.
Utilize strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
Speak clearly and concisely before large groups.
Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Either:
1a. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Industrial/Labor Relations, Law, Human Resources/Personnel Management, Psychology, or a closely related field; and 1b. Four years of collective bargaining experience with responsibilities for labor contract negotiations, grievance investigations, and/or labor agreement and memoranda of understanding administration; one year in the capacity of a Lead Negotiator.
2. Two years of full‑time paid experience in the Sacramento County class of Labor Relations Representative.
Note: Completion of the CALPELRA Core Labor Relations Academy, or equivalent program, or possession of a Master’s Degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one year of collective bargaining experience but not for Lead Negotiator experience.
Additional experience as described in 1b may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one month of experience equals 2.5 semester units.
“Experience” refers to full‑time paid experience unless otherwise stated; part‑time paid experience may be accumulated and prorated.
Proof of educational or certification requirements must be submitted with the application; failure to provide proof may result in disqualification.
License Requirements
A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, required at the time of appointment.
Failure to maintain the required license may constitute cause for personnel action under the applicable rules.
Criminal History and Background Checks
The County may conduct background checks for candidates who have accepted a conditional offer; convicted felonies or misdemeanors that affect job performance may disqualify a candidate unless mitigating circumstances exist.
Background checks may include reference checks, credit history, social security verification, professional license verification, military service info, and driving history.
Working Conditions
Work evenings and weekends on a periodic basis.
Work under severe emotional pressure and after long hours of negotiations.
Probationary Period Twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the final filing date of November 24, 2025. Submit all requested documentation before the cutoff date.
Contact information:
County of Sacramento, Department of Personnel Services – Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 874‑5593; 7‑1‑1 California Relay Service
Email: EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Supplemental Questionnaire Applicants must provide complete responses to each supplemental question. “See Resume” or “See Application” responses are not qualifying. Submissions are due by 5:00 PM on the cutoff date.
Instructions for responses include providing concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question; separating functions of the job where applicable; and avoiding reference to other documents.
Formula Rate Examination (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored. The examination evaluates relevance, recency, progression, and quality of candidate education, training, and experience. Results are communicated via email or the governmentjobs.com inbox. Passing scores place candidates on the eligible list in rank order.
Frequently Asked Questions For FAQs, visit the Sacramento County job center website. The County is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity and inclusive workplaces.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Human Resources
Government Administration
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Position Details
Additional 3.35% Management Differential added to the posted salary for this class.
Must currently hold permanent employment status with Sacramento County.
Under general direction, performs advanced, professional employee/labor relations work; serves as Lead Negotiator for assigned bargaining units; assists in the development and recommendations for the County's negotiating position, negotiates agreements, administers agreements and grievance procedures; provides technical assistance to County supervisors and managers; assures compliance with labor relations contractual agreements, County policies, and applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and codes; and represents County management in hearings and deciding grievances.
Examples of Knowledge And Abilities Knowledge of
Theories, principles and practices, labor law, and other applicable laws and regulations of collective bargaining, labor negotiations, arbitration, and contract administration in the public and/or private sectors, including Federal and State labor legislation applicable to local government (e.g., Meyers‑Milias‑Brown Act, National Labor Relations Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Public Records Act, Freedom Of Information Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act).
Principles and practices of personnel management, including supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, training, and performance evaluation.
Standard principles of collective bargaining, including representation rights, management rights, scope of bargaining, and unfair practices.
Negotiating practices, including negotiations preparation, tactics, and impasse procedures.
Administrative procedures and practices for processing grievances up to and including arbitration.
Project management and organizational skills.
Research and investigative principles and techniques.
Sources of data pertaining to public sector employer‑employee relations; reference libraries and reference sources such as Federal and State reports, digests, and journals; patterns in public negotiations and arbitration decisions; fringe benefit costs; and labor statistics.
Variables, assumptions, and mathematical calculations used with cost benefit analysis.
Principles of public sector position‑classification.
Salary administration and salary survey procedures.
Ability to
Understand, interpret and apply complex labor laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, court decisions, and labor/management agreements.
Coordinate County employer‑employee relations with departments, employee organizations and management negotiating team.
Interact professionally and work collaboratively and productively with various management levels and union representatives, either one‑on‑one or in groups; maintaining personal control.
Handle multiple negotiations concurrently.
Work proactively to meet multiple deadlines involving time pressures and emotional stress.
Effectively represent the County’s position in normal and controversial situations.
Use appropriate research methods and data sources to obtain, analyze, and evaluate data involving labor relations, salary administration and fringe benefits; apply knowledge of available data sources, variables affecting item costs, and mathematical calculations.
Write professional level research reports and correspondence which are clear, concise, and at the appropriate level of detail; apply written and editorial skills as demonstrated by the ability to articulate complex information and issues clearly, concisely and persuasively; effectively summarize information for various audiences; organize ideas, conceptualize problems and categorize relevant and irrelevant data.
Analyze situations and identify problems; exercise judgment and creativity in making decisions.
Develop and conduct training programs in employer‑employee relations for supervisors, managers and administrators.
Lead and train lower level labor relations staff.
Handle highly confidential information.
Utilize strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
Speak clearly and concisely before large groups.
Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Either:
1a. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Industrial/Labor Relations, Law, Human Resources/Personnel Management, Psychology, or a closely related field; and 1b. Four years of collective bargaining experience with responsibilities for labor contract negotiations, grievance investigations, and/or labor agreement and memoranda of understanding administration; one year in the capacity of a Lead Negotiator.
2. Two years of full‑time paid experience in the Sacramento County class of Labor Relations Representative.
Note: Completion of the CALPELRA Core Labor Relations Academy, or equivalent program, or possession of a Master’s Degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one year of collective bargaining experience but not for Lead Negotiator experience.
Additional experience as described in 1b may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one month of experience equals 2.5 semester units.
“Experience” refers to full‑time paid experience unless otherwise stated; part‑time paid experience may be accumulated and prorated.
Proof of educational or certification requirements must be submitted with the application; failure to provide proof may result in disqualification.
License Requirements
A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, required at the time of appointment.
Failure to maintain the required license may constitute cause for personnel action under the applicable rules.
Criminal History and Background Checks
The County may conduct background checks for candidates who have accepted a conditional offer; convicted felonies or misdemeanors that affect job performance may disqualify a candidate unless mitigating circumstances exist.
Background checks may include reference checks, credit history, social security verification, professional license verification, military service info, and driving history.
Working Conditions
Work evenings and weekends on a periodic basis.
Work under severe emotional pressure and after long hours of negotiations.
Probationary Period Twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the final filing date of November 24, 2025. Submit all requested documentation before the cutoff date.
Contact information:
County of Sacramento, Department of Personnel Services – Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 874‑5593; 7‑1‑1 California Relay Service
Email: EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Supplemental Questionnaire Applicants must provide complete responses to each supplemental question. “See Resume” or “See Application” responses are not qualifying. Submissions are due by 5:00 PM on the cutoff date.
Instructions for responses include providing concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question; separating functions of the job where applicable; and avoiding reference to other documents.
Formula Rate Examination (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored. The examination evaluates relevance, recency, progression, and quality of candidate education, training, and experience. Results are communicated via email or the governmentjobs.com inbox. Passing scores place candidates on the eligible list in rank order.
Frequently Asked Questions For FAQs, visit the Sacramento County job center website. The County is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity and inclusive workplaces.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Human Resources
Government Administration
References increased are double the chance of interviewing. Get notified about new Labor Relations Officer jobs in Sacramento, CA.
#J-18808-Ljbffr