EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIRECTOR (SHERIFF’S OFFICE) 0986

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for all labor relations functions for the Sheriff’s Office, including participating in the negotiation of employee labor contracts. The incumbent is responsible for programs pertaining to employee benefits and labor relations for multiple collective bargaining agreements. Supervision is exercised over clerical and technical staff. Work is performed under general supervision, and is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through conferences and reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Maintains liaison with employee organizations to ensure harmonious labor/management relations;

Represents the Sheriff in collective bargaining negotiations and compulsory interest arbitration hearings;

Meets with employees and union representatives to resolve grievances;

Coordinates and maintains all necessary paperwork, personnel files and pre-employment investigative files for the hiring or changing of personnel;

Advises employees regarding workers compensation procedures, retirement, health insurance and other benefits of the collective bargaining agreements;

Keeps records on employee benefit programs and labor relations activities;

Serves as liaison with the Internal Affairs Bureau in disciplinary matters;

Serves as the department’s Freedom of Information Officer;

Serves as the Sheriff’s liaison to the Suffolk County Information Technology Working and Steering Committee;

May serve as a Section 75 Hearing Officer;

Assists in handling purchases of IT materials for the department;

Supervises contractually mandated drug, alcohol and steroid testing for sworn officers;

Prepares written personnel reports for local, State and Federal governments on areas of assignment;

Plans, organizes and supervises the activities of a technical and clerical staff.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public personnel administration; thorough knowledge of the principles of labor relations and familiarity with labor negotiations; thorough knowledge of the policies and operations of the Sheriff’s Office; good knowledge of recent developments, current literature and sources of information in the labor relations field; thorough knowledge of employee benefit programs; ability to analyze and assess present and projected program accomplishments and requirements; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department; ability to supervise in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to gather data and prepare reports; ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

(A) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Labor and Industrial Relations or a related field, and four (4) years of experience in personnel administration or labor relations, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or,

(B) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Labor and Industrial Relations or a related field, and six (6) years of experience in personnel administration or labor relations, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or,

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

6/30/16

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive