Job Posting: Chief Board Counsel

Agricultural Labor Relations Board

JC-516159
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Chief Board Counsel
ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR

$11,867.00 - $16,900.00 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: 5/7/2026

Job Description and Duties

In the role of Chief Board Counsel, the Attorney Supervisor serves as the Board’s leading subject matter expert on legal issues facing the Board. The incumbent serves as the Board Counsel to the Chair and as the supervisor of administrative professionals and attorneys. The incumbent will serve as the lead legal advisor on Board case matters, as well as State of California (State) and Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) policy as needed. The Chief Board Counsel serves as the Board’s primary liaison with the legal staff of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, the Governor’s Office and the California Department of Justice. The incumbent shall also have primary responsibility for the review and oversight of proposed legislation impacting the ALRB. The Chief Board Counsel also manages and leads development of rulemaking packages promulgated by the Board. The incumbent develops strategy and tactics in the most complex disputes or litigation; and may personally perform the most difficult and complex hearings, legal research, and opinion drafting for the ALRB.

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

Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

ALRB offers a hybrid work schedule to its employees. All ALRB employees are required to work a minimum of two days a week in the office or in the field. This hybrid schedule is subject to change as needed, such as in the event of modified State of California directives, collective bargaining agreements, and/or based on operational needs. For an employee to be eligible to telework, an approved telework agreement must be on file with ALRB.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-516159
Position #(s):
013-101-5749-001
Working Title:
Chief Board Counsel
Classification:
ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR
$11,867.00 - $16,900.00
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 Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) was created in 1975 to provide collective bargaining rights to agricultural workers in California who were exempted from federal labor protections. The ALRB protects the rights of farmworkers to engage in collective action to improve wages and working conditions, while conducting outreach and training to workers, employers, and labor unions about their rights and responsibilities under the Agricultural Labor Relations Act.

Mission

The ALRB’s mission, enshrined in Labor Code section 1140.2, is “to encourage and protect the right of agricultural employees to full freedom of association, self-organization, and designation of representatives of their own choosing, to negotiate the terms and conditions of their employment, and to be free from the interference, restraint, or coercion of employers, of labor, or their agents, in the designation of such representatives or in self-organization or in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection. For this purpose, this part is adopted to provide for collective-bargaining rights for agricultural employees.”

Vision Statement

The ALRB’s vision is to serve as a trusted state resource for the agricultural community that protects and supports farmworkers’ rights to advocate for better working conditions.

A copy of ALRB's Strategic Plan can be found here.

Department Website: http://www.alrb.ca.gov

Special Requirements

State Bar of California - This position requires an active membership in the State Bar of California (State Bar). The incumbent is required to provide their State Bar number prior to being hired.

Conflict of Interest (COI) - This position is subject to COI Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program - The incumbent shall participate in DMV’s EPN Program, which is a process for providing the ALRB with a report showing the driver’s current public record as recorded by the DMV, and any subsequent convictions, failures to appear, accidents, driver’s license suspensions, driver’s license revocations, or any other actions taken against the driving privilege or license, added to the driver’s DMV record.

Travel - The incumbent is required to travel within the State of California by various methods of transportation.

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: 5/7/2026

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:

Agricultural Labor Relations Board
Human Resources Office - Mail
Attn: JC 516159, FFD 05/07/2026
1325 J Street, Suite 1900
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Agricultural Labor Relations Board
Human Resources Office - Drop-Off
JC 516159, FFD 05/07/2026
This location is non-operational on weekends and holidays.
1325 J Street, Suite 1900
Sacramento, CA 95814
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 required and must be included.
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 and expertise in labor law
  • Familiarity with the California Agricultural industry
  • Strategic and creative thinker
  • Ability to adapt and operate swiftly when needed
  • Collaborative partner to executive leadership and the Board on policy development
  • Hearing and/or trial experience
  • Litigation experience
  • Experience leading attorneys and providing feedback on legal work product
  • Knowledge of rules of evidence, administrative law practice and state and federal civil procedure

Benefits

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

Additional Information

If using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Applicants who submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD. 678). Applicants who fail to submit the most current version may be disqualified. Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with dates, duties, responsibilities, and contact information for supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in being screened out.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Electronic application packages must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date. Mail application packages must be postmarked before or on the final filing date. Hand delivered application packages must be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted.

If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, contact HR@alrb.ca.gov. For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, contact (866) 844-8671.

For LEAP information, visit CalHR and DOR. For Veterans’ preference information, visit CalCareers.

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.

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