LABOR RELATIONS TECHNICIAN                                                 0931

 

 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is involved in the performance of entry level professional duties in the Labor Relations Division of the County Executive’s Office or a Town Supervisor’s Office.  The incumbent participates in a variety of technical tasks involving the administration of a County-wide or Town-wide labor relations program.  The incumbent receives close supervision and guidance while learning the various aspects of the job.  Once familiar with the work, the incumbent would be expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative in carrying out assignments.  Supervision is received from an administrative or professional supervisor through frequent consultation, conferences and review of written reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Explains and interprets provisions and policies relating to labor contracts;

            Participates in group orientation meetings for new employees, advising them of the terms and conditions of their employment;

            Assists in the development of the procedures necessary for the implementation of a central personnel data system; assists in the administration of this program;

            Assists in gathering data and preparing reports for written and oral presentation in collective bargaining negotiations and arbitrations;

            Assists in the implementation of the County salary plan.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Some knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in the field of labor relations; some knowledge of interviewing techniques; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, state agencies, consultants and public officials, to include tact, patience and the ability to hear two sides of an argument; ability to analyze facts and find compromise solutions to problems which are acceptable to both sides; ability to think clearly and concisely; ability to quickly analyze problems and arrive at solutions; ability to analyze and organize data and prepare statistical and narrative reports; good command of verbal and written English; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

(a)  Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree; or,

(b)  Successful completion of sixty (60) credit hours from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State and two (2) years of experience in the field of labor relations; or,

(c)  An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

 

 

R07/09/12

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive