DIRECTOR OF
LABOR RELATIONS 0936
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
OF THE CLASS
An employee of this class performs
professional, responsible duties in the negotiation and administration of
employee labor contracts for a municipal jurisdiction. The incumbent oversees personnel in their
adherence to and conformance with established municipal labor and personnel
policy. In the performance of duties,
considerable independence of action and judgment is exercised. Work is performed under the general
supervision of an administrative supervisor through conferences and written
reports. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Represents
the municipality in collective bargaining negotiations and in settling
grievances;
Assures
fairness and equity in public employer-employee relations;
Provides
data to management officials concerning working conditions, salaries, fringe
benefits and other pertinent situations within the jurisdiction;
Examines
charges of unfair labor practices and questions concerning the representation
of employees for the purpose of collective bargaining;
Insures
that contract terms are in accordance with the Taylor Law;
Supervises
the work of personnel in terms of policies, programs and law;
Participates in the formulation of
policy decisions regarding Employee Benefits and Labor Relations;
Serves
as Section 75 Hearing Officer or assigns a designee;
May
serve as Trustee on one or more of the County/Union Benefit Funds.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the principles,
practices, methods and techniques of public personnel administration; thorough
knowledge of the principles of labor relations and familiarity with labor
negotiations; good knowledge of recent developments, current literature and
sources of information in public relations; good knowledge of statistical
concepts and methods; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships and maintain liaison 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
Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a
Bachelor's Degree, and five (5) 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
Non-competitive