DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LABOR RELATIONS                                          0935

 

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the Director in the negotiation and administration of employee labor contracts for a municipal jurisdiction.  The incumbent acts for, and in place of, the Director and is required to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in the performance of assigned duties.  Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical personnel.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director, and is reviewed through conferences and the submission of required reports.  Does related work as required. 

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Supervises the work of professional, technical and clerical personnel in terms of policies, programs and law;

            Assists in the formulation of policy decisions regarding the negotiation and administration of employee labor contracts;

            Assists in examining charges of unfair labor practices and questions concerning the representation of employees for the purpose of collective bargaining;

            Acts for, and in place of, the Director of labor Relations;

            Presents and argues arbitrations of alleged contractual violations;

            May serve as Section 75 Hearing Officer;

            Responsible for the County's response in third step grievances;

            Acts as Director's representative at Legislative meetings.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of personnel administration; good knowledge of the principles of labor relations and familiarity with labor negotiations; good knowledge of recent developments, current literature and sources of information in the field of labor relations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, department heads and public officials; ability to supervise and direct the work of professional, technical and clerical employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in solving complex procedural and technical problems; ability to prepare and present cohesive studies, reports and analyses; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor's Degree, and four (4) years of responsible experience in the field of labor relations.

 

NOTE:  Additional relevant graduate level education from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

 

 

 

R01/10/14

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive