Minimum Qualifications Promotion : one year of permanent competitive service as a Human Resources 3 (Labor Relations) (previously Agency Labor Relations Representative 2).
Please note; if no more than three qualified individuals are interested, it may be possible to make a permanent appointment via non-competitive promotion.
Duties Description Work directly with DEC Executive management Counsel’s office to provide labor relations and safety & health expertise to align short and long term strategies to meet organization goals as identified by DEC leadership.
Serves as the liaison for Labor Relations matters. Advises DEC programs on all union related matters including interpreting contract articles, applying provisions of the contracts, responding / directing, as appropriate, in other areas.
The Office handles approximately 40 disciplinary investigations and proceedings each year including insubordination and misconduct.
Additionally, processes roughly 100 contract grievances, out-of-title work grievances and improper practice charges alleging violations of the Taylor Law.
Direct and maintain a professional and constructive organized program of dialogue with various labor unions. Act as a DEC management representative on various statewide and local labor / management and health and safety committees.
Assist and advise the Governor's Office of Employee Relations and serve as a NYS management representative during statewide contract negotiations.
Coordinates investigations alleging DEC personnel misconduct including the enforcement of administrative actions required by the Governor's Office of Employee Relations Anti-Discrimination Investigation.
Will supervise staff in the Office of Labor Relations.