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;

Ensures 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 Master’s Degree, and eight (8) years of experience in operational assessment, staff optimization, and strategy formulation and implementation.

NOTE: Additional relevant experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

R01/28/25

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-competitive