Exam Bulletin - Labor Relations Analyst

State of California

Exam Code: EX-1820

Examination Plans Included:

  • LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST - Open

Final Filing Date: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Classification Details

LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST: $4,890.00 - $7,367.00 per Month

View the LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST classification specification.

Application Instructions

This is not a timed examination. If you request a Reasonable Accommodation, your account will be locked and you will not be able to proceed with the examination until the request is processed.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Who Should Apply:

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

  • LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST - Open

For all Classifications, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 6 months:

Exam Code(s):

    1820

For LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 6 months:

Exam Code(s):

  • EX-01820

How To Apply:

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Special Testing Arrangements:

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

00109529 - LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST

Either 1

Education: Equivalent to graduation from a recognized four-year accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources/Organizational Management, Industrial/Labor Relations, Labor Studies, Law, Political Science, Public Administration, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, or other closely related field. (Registration as a senior in a recognized college/university will admit applicants to the examination, but they must provide evidence of graduation or its equivalent before they can be considered eligible for appointment.) Or

One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Staff Services Analyst, Range B. (Persons applying experience toward this Pattern must have had the equivalent of a full-time assignment in the California state service performing specialized employer-employee relations duties for State departments and agencies.) (Applicants who have completed six months of service performing the duties as specified above will be admitted to the examination, but they must satisfactorily complete one year of this experience before they can be eligible for appointment.)

Or 2

One year of experience acquired in one or a combination of the following types of employer-employee relations work:

1. Labor relations research in unit determination, election certification procedures, preparation for negotiations, fact-finding, or grievance arbitration; or

2. Resolution of grievances arising under labor agreements; or

3. Negotiations or preparation of labor agreements; or

4. Consultation, meet and confer, and resolution of conflict in public sector employer-employee relations; or

5. Conciliation, mediation, or arbitration of labor disputes; or

6. Administration and/or the investigation and settlement of violation complaints in regard to State or Federal labor management relations laws.

And

Education: Equivalent to graduation from a recognized four-year accredited college or university. (Qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Position Description

00109529 - LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST

Labor Relations Analyst, Range A

The Labor Relations Analyst, Range A, is the entry through first working level of professional labor relations work. At Range A, assignments are directly supervised and primarily structured, standard, and recurring. Duties and responsibilities require research, analysis, and the use of independent judgment and discretion to interpret and apply statutes, regulations, and policies and procedures in the field of labor relations. The scope and effect of work generally involve less complex and less controversial labor relations issues.

Labor Relations Analyst, Range B

This is the full journey level for the performance of analytical staff work in the field of labor relations. Under general direction, incumbents perform complex, responsible technical labor relations staff work. Work includes diverse analytical duties involving different and unrelated processes and methods. Incumbents demonstrate a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving. Incumbents at this range have gained an awareness of the context of their specific labor relations role, and how it impacts the department during all phases of the collective bargaining process.

Incumbents may serve as departmental Labor Relations Officers in very small departments.

For information regarding position location(s), please refer to the Eligible List Information section.

Examination Information

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This examination consists of the following component(s):

Component OrderComponent TypeComponent DuePercentage of Final Score
1CalHR Online ExamN/A100%

A final score of 70% must be attained to be placed on the eligible list.

In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:

Knowledge of:
  1. General principles, practices, and trends of labor-management relations, public administration, human resources, or business administration
  2. Research and data collection techniques
  3. Communication techniques for gathering, evaluating, and transmitting information
  4. English language such as proper punctuation, grammar, the meaning and spelling of words, pronunciation of words, and rules of composition in order to effectively communicate in writing and verbally to others
Ability to:
  1. Read, analyze, and logically interpret and apply appropriate laws, rules, regulations, memoranda of understanding, policies, procedures, and instructions
  2. Plan, organize, and conduct research, and investigatory and statistical work
  3. Reason logically, analyze situations, and develop and evaluate alternatives and take effective action
  4. Accurately secure, evaluate, analyze, and record facts
  5. Prepare clear and succinct reports, graphs, correspondence, and statistical reports
  6. Comprehend written material
  7. Communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing
  8. Consult and advise interested parties
  9. Use good judgment and make sound decisions in critical situations
  10. Establish and maintain cooperative relations and gain confidence with those contacted in the work environment
  11. Handle stressful and/or sensitive situations with tact and labor-management diplomacy

Eligible List Information

A Servicewide Open eligible list for the LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST Classification will be established for:

  • State of California

The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the eligible list(s) in order of final score regardless of test date. Eligibility expires 12 months after it is established. Applicants must then retake the examination to reestablish eligibility.

Resulting Eligibility List(s) will be used to fill vacancies throughout the State of California.

Veterans' Preference will be granted for this examination. Veterans' Preference is an assistance program for veterans, veteran widows and widowers, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans who seek employment with the state. Veterans' Preference is also extended to currently serving military members nearing their retirement or separation date.

You are not eligible for Veteran's Preference if you are:

  • A veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or released.
  • A veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran who currently has permanent civil service status. (Permanent civil service status is the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This does not include limited term).

Veterans' Preference is codified in Government Code Sections 18973 – 18979.

Veteran status is verified by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Directions to apply for Veterans' Preference are on the Veterans' Preference Application (Std. Form 1093), which is available at www.CalCareers.ca.gov, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Career Credits are not granted for examination(s) administered on an Open basis or a Promotional basis.

Labor Relations Analyst Training and Experience Examination Preview

Section 1: Tasks

 

Using the rating scale(s) provided, you will rate your experience performing specific job-related tasks.

 

Respond to each of the following statements by indicating how the statement applies to you. You are required to respond to every statement by marking one option from the scale(s)

provided.

 

In responding to each statement, you may refer to your FORMAL EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING COURSES, and/or WORK EXPERIENCE whether paid or volunteer.

 

Tasks

  1. Serving as a liaison between two parties in the resolution of issues.
  2. Advising and informing decision makers regarding the interpretation of provisions of contractual agreements.
  3. Determining compliance with policies, procedures, contractual agreements, rules and laws.
  4. Researching allegations made in grievances and/or complaints.
  5. Preparing responses to complaints and/or grievances.
  6. Making recommendations in response to complaints and/or grievances.
  7. Analyzing case law or administrative regulations relating to employment.
  8. Conducting research on assignments and projects relating to various aspects of labor relations (e.g., grievances, legislative analysis, special projects, public inquiries, union information requests) to obtain and/or provide information, using collective bargaining agreements, policies, procedures, laws, rules, and past practice as directed by management.
  9. Preparing written correspondence regarding labor relations, human resources, or employment.
  10. Participating in groups or committees to develop or change policies and procedures.

 

Section 2: Knowledge and Abilities

 

Using the rating scale(s) provided, you will rate your experience in accordance to specific job-related knowledge and abilities.

 

Respond to each of the following statements by indicating how the statement applies to you. You are required to respond to every statement by marking one option from the scale(s) provided.

 

In responding to each statement, you may refer to your FORMAL EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING COURSES, and/or WORK EXPERIENCE whether paid or volunteer.

 

  1. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar in order to effectively communicate in writing and verbally to others.
  2. Knowledge of arithmetic computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, decimals, and percentages.
  3. Knowledge of problem-solving processes to facilitate the resolution of issues.
  4. Knowledge of internet, electronic mail software, and other basic personal computer functions and software applications to complete projects and assignments.
  5. Ability to use a personal computer to input data, access information, and/or create materials, documents and presentations using a variety of software applications.
  6. Ability to handle stressful or sensitive situations with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy in order to achieve a resolution.
  7. Ability to work with all levels in an organization to provide information and ensure employer is in compliance with labor/management relations laws, policies, procedures, and labor agreements.
  8. Ability to analyze various forms of data to provide statistical and/or informational reports to management or others.
  9. Ability to analyze and apply appropriate laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
  10. Ability to conduct research from various sources, compile information and data, analyze, develop, evaluate alternatives and take effective action.
  11. Ability to use good judgment and make sound recommendations in critical situations.
  12. Ability to maintain confidentiality to preserve the integrity of labor relations issues or human resources related matters.
  13. Ability to support and advocate an employer’s positions to others.
  14. Ability to communicate and promote a cooperative working environment during stressful situations in the resolutions of issues.
  15. Ability to communicate with all levels in an organization to provide and/or summarize information related to labor/management relations laws, policies, procedures, and labor agreements.
  16. Ability to be flexible in adapting to changes in priorities, assignments, and/or other interruptions, which may impact pre-established timelines and courses of action for completing projects and assignments.
  17. Ability to evaluate written materials and make recommendations for action based upon documented data and information.
  18. Ability to write clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies or procedures using proper English, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
  19. Ability to interpret data obtained through various methods, such as surveys, questionnaires, or interviews.
  20. Ability to extract specific, relevant data and information from a larger body of material.
  21. Ability to read and comprehend various technical documents such as policies, procedures, standards, regulations, technical reports, and/or contracts.
  22. Ability to present data in a clear and logical format such as tables, bar charts, pie charts, and line graphs in order to determine the meaning of data presented for assigned programs and/or projects.
  23. Ability to analyze and evaluate policies and/or procedures for effectiveness and/or impact.
  24. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and credibility with others.

Testing Departments

  • State of California

Contact Information

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

State of California
CalCareer Service Center
1810 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (866) 844-8671
CalCareer@calhr.ca.gov

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.

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.

Drug Free Statement

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free State 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.

General Information

Examination and/or Employment Application (STD 678) forms are available at the California Department of Human Resources, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and through your CalCareer Account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov).

If you meet the requirements stated on this examination bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described in this bulletin will be rated against a predetermined job-related rating, and all applicants who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

State of California reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all applicants will be notified.

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.

High School Equivalence: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Education Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college-level work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the competitor is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school; or 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.

Accepted applicants must provide proof of identification at each in-person test session. Acceptable identification consists of a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Your CalCareer Account)