LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Posting: Labor Relations Specialist

CA State Lottery

JC-523639

• Labor Relations Specialist

LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 7/20/2026

Application Methods:

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Job Description and Duties

We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and strategic Labor Relations Specialist to support our mission of supporting California's public schools and supporting the people who make it all happen.

Reporting to the Supervisor II, Labor Relations Manager, the Labor Relations Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring positive and productive labor-management relationships. This role is a trusted advisor to managers, a skilled interpreter of labor agreements, a strategic negotiator, and an advocate for fair and consistent workplace practices. The LRS also represents Lottery in joint labor management forum and expected to be a champion in conflict-resolution. This is an opportunity to influence decisions, resolve critical issues, and represent the Lottery in high-visibility conversations. This role also provides guidance and consultation on the more sensitive and complex labor problems and assists management in developing labor relations strategies to achieve goals and objectives in support of the Lottery's mission, vision and values (MVV).

If you are ready to elevate your career and help shape the future of labor relations at the California State Lottery, we'd love to meet you and encourage you to apply!

This position requires a current Labor Relations Specialist exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.

This position is headquartered at the Sacramento Lottery Headquarters and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: "telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California.

When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?

People are drawn to the Lottery because we:

Are an energetic, creative, and talented team

Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation

Recognize individual and team contributions

Support the importance of work-life balance

Invest in the professional development of our team members

Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate's ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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

Working Conditions

Schedule: Monday through Friday, within HRD core business hours but may occasionally need to be available after hours and/or on weekends

Travel: Infrequent travel may be required

Other: The Labor Relations Specialist will need to have a good working knowledge of the State Employer Employee Relations Act; the Dills Act; and various laws, rules, and policies associated with civil service labor agreements.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-523639

Position #(s):

358-231-9535-001

Working Title:

Labor Relations Specialist

Classification:

LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00

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

The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state organizations that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state's general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding for California's public schools and colleges. We are passionate about creating a better tomorrow - one child at a time. The mix of talented people within our workplace reflects the rich diversity inherent within the State of California. We celebrate the contributions of each individual and strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming. We believe in California For All.

In fiscal year 2023-24, the California Lottery generated sales of more than $9.2 billion with approximately $2.2 billion earned for California public schools. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state, from independent neighborhood shops to convenience stores, liquor stores to supermarkets, and more. Retail product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers games and several draw games, including jackpot games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and SuperLotto Plus and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot.

Department Website: http://www.calottery.com

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, (http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/job-descriptions.aspx), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts will be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/20/2026

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CA State Lottery

N/A

Attn: Human Resources JC 523639

700 N. 10th Street, MS#6-5

Sacramento, CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA State Lottery

N/A

Human Resources JC 523639

700 N. 10th Street, MS#6-5

Sacramento, CA 95811

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 -

In order to be considered you must submit a Statement of Qualifications.

Using Arial font, no larger than size 12. In no more than two (2) pages, please describe how your education and experience will make you an excellent candidate for this Labor Relations Specialist vacancy. Please provide specific examples to support how your experience meets our desirable qualifications.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

• Experience interpreting and working with management on the Dills Act and/or labor relations experience interpreting laws governing collective bargaining, including but not limited to grievance and complaint responses, participating in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and logically interpret and apply appropriate laws, rules, regulations, memoranda of understanding, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations and gain confidence with those contacted in the work environment.
• Ability to reason logically, analyze situations, and develop and evaluate alternatives and take effective action.
• Experience in handling stressful and/or sensitive situations with tact and labor-management diplomacy.
• Experience using good judgement and making sound decisions in critical situations.
• Creativity to address situations and/or scenarios that are not routine.
• Experience presenting information to management.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.calottery.com

Human Resources Contact:

Human Resources

(916) 822-8158

ekarber@calottery.com

Hiring Unit Contact:

Angelique Del Toro

(916) 822-8142

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:

Equal Employment Opportunity Office

(916) 822-8458

eeooffice@calottery.com

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.

Position Location

700 North 10th Street

Sacramento, CA 95811

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.