State of California
FIELD EXAMINER III
State of California, Sacramento, CA, United States
The Staff Services Manager I certification list is being used as an appropriate list to hire for the Field Examiner III classification. To be eligible, you must meet the minimum qualifications for both classifications and be eligible for hire on the Staff Services Manager I list.
Under the general direction of the General Counsel and direct supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, the incumbent furthers the ALRB's role in the Rural Strategic Engagement Program (RSEP), a multi-departmental effort to educate agricultural workers about workplace rights, increase access to state services in rural areas and improve state labor enforcement programs. The incumbent supervises lower-level field examiners conducting RSEP work, which includes the investigation of unfair labor practice charges, working with attorneys in the prosecution of violations of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act (ALRA) and conducting interviews and outreach to agricultural workers in Spanish and English. The incumbent will also be assigned to work as a field examiner on the more complex matters together with RSEP attorneys, including joint enforcement efforts with other governmental enforcement entities. The incumbent also helps develop programs, referral systems and other collaborative efforts among ALRB staff, other LWDA departments and community-based organizations.
This position is 12-month Limited Term, but may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- FIELD EXAMINER III, AGRICULTURAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
- STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
JC-458253
Position #(s):
013-240-9520-900
Working Title:
FIELD EXAMINER III
Classification:
FIELD EXAMINER III, AGRICULTURAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD $6,430.00 - $8,049.00
Shall Consider:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information
The ALRB exercises jurisdiction over approximately 800,000 farmworkers and employers, providing collective bargaining rights to farmworkers that were specifically exempted from the coverage of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in 1935. The California Agricultural Labor Relations Board was created in 1975 to ensure peace in the fields of California by guaranteeing justice for all agricultural workers and stability in agricultural labor relations.
Headquartered in downtown Sacramento with regional offices throughout the state, ALRB employees are committed to, and guided by, the principles of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act, to "encourage and protect the rights of agricultural employees to full freedom of association, self-organization and to be free from interference, restraint, or coercion" (Labor Code § 1140.2).
If you thrive in a challenging, highly rewarding and team-oriented environment, and share a passion for our mission, values and commitment to our stakeholder community, this might be the career opportunity you have been seeking.
Department Website: http://www.alrb.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.
Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
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
ALRB HR
Attn: JC-458253
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
ALRB HR
JC-458253
1325 J Street Ste. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Other -
To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a Cover Letter along with their application. The Cover Letter must explain why you are interested in the position and why you believe you are a good candidate.
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:
- Understanding of and/or experience with issues impacting low-wage immigrant workers such as farmworkers, and the agricultural community
- Knowledge of employment and labor issues faced by farmworkers
- Familiarity with the Agricultural Labor Relations Act or National Labor Relations Act
- Knowledge of the agricultural industry
- Well-developed investigative skills and extensive experience conducting investigations
- Strong writing skills
- Experience conducting wage calculations and using Excel or similar software
- Experience overseeing the work of others
Benefits
State of California employees may be eligible to receive a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:
- Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program
- More than two weeks of vacation after a year of service
- Health insurance in retirement
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.alrb.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(916) 894-6784
HR@alrb.ca.gov
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:
EEO Officer
(916) 651-7608
EEO@alrb.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.
Additional Information
An exam is required to obtain list eligibility for this vacancy. Read the exam bulletin carefully for more detailed information. LEAP candidates are encouraged to apply.
Exam Bulletin - Staff Services Manager I
Exam Bulletin - Staff Services Manager I (LEAP)
Office Locations
This position is headquartered in Salinas, but the incumbent hired may report to any of the ALRB offices listed below:
Salinas
342 Pajaro Street
Salinas, CA 93901-3423
Indio
81713 Highway 111, Suite A
Indio, CA 92201
Oxnard
1901 N. Rice Avenue, Suite 300
Oxnard, CA 93030-7912
Santa Rosa
606 Healdsburg Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Visalia
1642 West Walnut Avenue
Visalia, CA 93277-5348
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.