Labor Relations Specialist (Vacancy)

Under general direction, is responsible for analyzing labor contract compliance, conducting labor relations research, conducting disciplinary and fitness for duty hearings, and/or adjudicating grievances and disputes regarding collective bargaining agreements and City work rules; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
 
Analyzes and interprets collective bargaining agreements, rules, and/or regulations to recommend decisions regarding negotiations, arbitrations, or disputes;
 
Acts as hearing officer for the City and investigates employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and/or fitness-for-duty and recommends solutions to problems or disputes; interviews hearing participants, general public, attorneys, and other parties to obtain pertinent information related to cases;
 
Serves as designee for the Director of Human Resources in ordering suspensions, separations, or demotions as a result of hearings; reviews and assesses testimony and evidence, applying appropriate laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of collective bargaining agreements;
 
Advises management and union officials in development, application, and interpretation of labor relations policies and practices; advises management in the proper procedure for disciplinary actions against employees;
 
Assists the Chief Negotiator in representing the City’s interests in labor relations/collective bargaining matters and negotiation of labor contracts; testifies at fact-finding and arbitration hearings;
 
Writes initial draft of Citywide policies and/or procedures, legislation, bid proposals, and/or contracts regarding labor related issues;
 
Prepares reports and maintains databases on actions taken concerning grievances, disciplinary and fitness-for-duty hearings, arbitrations, and mediations; monitors compliance with the provisions of collective bargaining agreements and periodically reports on the status of the same;
 
Prepares course curriculum and conducts training on contract administration and other labor related matters.

Possession of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional experience in human resources, employment relations, labor relations, or personnel administration.   Substitution(s):  A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.  A law degree may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.