Manager, Employee Relations Office

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervisor II (Supervisory) in the Human Resources & Support Services Branch (HRSS), Employee Relations Office, the Employee Relations Manager serves as the Department’s lead subject matter expert for the day-to-day activities related to performance management, progressive discipline, labor relations, and telework within the office. The Employee Relations Manager is a working-level manager responsible for overseeing the activities of the Employee Relations Office in addressing all areas of the performance management/labor relations program for the California Energy Commission (CEC). The incumbent ensures consistent and appropriate application of the disciplinary process and grievance responses. The incumbent is required to communicate effectively, maintain consistent and regular attendance, possess the ability to evaluate and prioritize workload, exercise good judgment, use a personal, computer and appropriate Commission software.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at  CalHR Public Portal . The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the MQs. If the MQs are not met, you will not be considered for this position.

Education Information: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at

Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File.

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Working Conditions

The CEC supports a hybrid workplace model with office-based and remote-centered workers. Limited in-person attendance and occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. This position is remote-centered, which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time from an alternate work location.

Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be located in California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date.

Special Requirements

You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person:

1) How you are eligible (list eligibility, transfer within state service, reinstatement, SROA/surplus, etc.) in the Explanations box on the first page of the STD. 678.

2) The Job Control number 523363 and the title of the position you are applying for in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) box on the first page of the STD. 678.

3) Request for Personnel Action Number 208-003 in the Explanations box of the STD. 678.

4) Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678.

5) Include unofficial school transcripts with your application package if the position you are applying for has an educational requirement. You may be required to provide official transcripts if hired.

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:

1. Knowledge of human resources laws, rules, and policies.
2. Knowledge of and experience with performance management, progressive discipline, and labor.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop and conduct presentations
4. Experience in negotiating with control agencies on sensitive issues; and the ability to maintain credibility and cooperation with management and all levels of employees. 
5. Knowledge of the collective bargaining process/Labor Relations.
6. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; including the ability to effectively handle conflict.
7. Ability to use good judgment, act independently, utilize effective problem-solving skills, and multitask.
8. Demonstrated ability to serve as a lead, prioritize workload, and effectively manage assignments. 

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications

Include an SOQ that answers the questions below. Your SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, with no smaller than 12-point font. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Visit How to Write a Statement of Qualifications for instructions.

1. Describe your experience, education, and/or training related to performance management and labor relations. Be specific.
2. Describe your experience prioritizing and managing a high-volume workload while balancing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and achieving performance goals and expectations.

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 - Please see below for Statement of Qualifications information.