Review Vacancy
AgencyEmployee Relations, Office of
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $120471 to $152238 Annually
Duties Description The Assistant Director will oversee the negotiation and administration of the collective bargaining agreements represented by the United University Professions (UUP) and the Graduate Student Employees Union (GSEU). Along with serving as a management representative with the Labor-Management Committees. The Assistant Director will perform work under the general supervision of the Director of the Office of Employee Relations.
Duties include but are not limited to:
•Lead or participate in the negotiations of successor collective bargaining agreements for UUP/GSEU or other bargaining units as assigned by the Director.
•Attend collective bargaining sessions and assist in the preparation of the formal record of negotiations.
•Conduct background research in preparation for collective bargaining. Work with the Division of the Budget and the Department of Civil Service to research salary and fringe benefit data. Contact State agencies for input on operational issues.
•Prepare summaries of findings for the negotiating team.
•Lead or participate in the development of policies and procedures to implement the direction of UUP/GSEU programs.
•Oversee administrative activities of the program including evaluating performance and maintaining optimum staffing levels to ensure effectiveness.
•Propose short- and long-term budget and monitor expenditures.
• Work closely with direct reports in developing and accomplishing short- and long-term goals and objectives.
•Manage the workflow and day-to-day operation of UUP/GSEU programs.
•Draft reports on activities related to UUP/GSEU programs.
•Work across the agency to support consistent application of policy with other areas.
•Work with State agencies and unions to resolve contract disputes and respond to questions related to the daily administration of the contracts. Research OER files for negotiator’s intent in the wording of contract articles. Work with the Department of Civil Service, the Division of the Budget and the State Comptroller’s Office to clarify issues governed by State laws, rules, and regulations.
•Assist in the drafting of informational materials distributed to employee relations offices in State agencies. Answer questions about OER policy memos from State agencies.
•Prepare grievance responses and summaries and attend and participate in arbitration hearings.
•Research applicable contracts, laws, rules, regulations, and agencies’ policies and practices.
•Assist OER legal staff to prepare for triage, arbitration, and improper practice hearings. Research background of cases and the records of previous settlements, investigate agencies’ claims, and collect evidence.
•Prepare reports related to issues raised by labor-management committees.
•Research laws, rules, regulations, and previous agreements on issues such as working conditions, safety, parking, and continuity of employment as required.
•Represent OER on labor-management committees and on other committees and initiatives as assigned by the Director.
•Supervise professional and administrative staff.
Minimum Qualifications •Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience.*
•Experience working in the field of employee relations and in negotiations of collective bargaining agreements preferred.
•Excellent writing, interpersonal, public speaking, and organizational skills.
•Aptitude for conflict resolution, negotiation, collaboration, and team building.
•Proficient skills in various business collaboration applications and software tools, i.e., Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based sharing tools.
*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
Additional Comments Office of Employee Relations does not discriminate onthebasis of race, color, national origin, age, sexualorientation,religion, disability, or other protected class status intheadmission to, access to, or employment in their programs or
activities.
Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Office of EmployeeRelations/Labor Management Committees employees may beapproved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, theyare required to apply and obtain approval through managementin accordance with The Office of Employee Relations/LaborManagement Committees Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
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