Under
general direction, performs complex management, administrative and professional
public labor relations work in the Human Resources Division; represents County
management in grievance and complaint hearings; advises management on the most complex
labor relations matters; and does related and other work as required in
accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This
is the highly-advanced class in the Labor Relations Analyst series. Employees in this class perform the most
difficult and complex employee and labor relations duties related to investigating
and determining resolution of grievances, participating in collective
bargaining negotiations, and advising management on labor relations
matters. Incumbents work very independently,
seeking assistance primarily when policy decisions are required. Incumbents
routinely supervise and review the work of other professional staff.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Manages
employee and labor relations staff and programs and ensures the efficiency of
assigned operations; coordinates programs and projects; works in conjunction
with other Human Resources units, other County departments, County Counsel, and
others as required.
Plans,
assigns and reviews the work of professional and clerical staff; evaluates the
performance, progress and training needs of subordinates; orients new employees
and assists in their training.
Plans,
directs and oversees the training of County supervisors and managers regarding
MOU changes, employee relations policies, and the proper practices for handling
complaints, grievances, and other areas of employee relations; develops and
conducts specialized training programs; coaches and mentors subordinate staff; serves
as an internal resource on a broad range of Human Resources programs and
issues.
Directs,
assigns, and participates in grievance and complaint investigations; determines
if violations have occurred and recommends resolutions to the Director of Human
Resources; prepares responses; prepares and presents hearings.
Corresponds
and meets with recognized employee organizations on various HR issues; may serve
as Chief Negotiator if assigned; develops recommendations for County bargaining
positions; prepares bargaining position analyses and documents; develops and
implements bargaining strategies; coordinates the activities of County negotiation
teams; proposes, develops, and prepares contract language; ensures that
negotiated settlements are reduced to writing and incorporated into agreements.
Analyzes
legislation, case law and administrative regulations in the fields of employee
and labor relations, and makes recommendations to County management regarding
their effect and/or implementation.
Advises
County supervisors or managers regarding the interpretation and application of
Memoranda of Understanding, the Employee-Employer Relations Policy, and various
other policies and ordinances dealing with employee relations.
Advises
County supervisors and managers on disciplinary matters; develops and recommends
strategies for handling discipline cases; reviews proposed disciplinary actions
for consistency and compliance with policy.
Prepares
the most difficult employee/labor relations correspondence and analytical
reports; develops Board of Supervisors reports, letters, ordinances, and other
documents.
Manages
the development, review and maintenance of assigned budgets.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER
PATTERN I
Experience: One (1) year as an Employee Relations Analyst
III, OR four (4) years as an Employee Relations Analyst II in San Joaquin
County service.
OR
PATTERN II
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year
college or university, preferably with a major in public or business
administration, industrial psychology, social science, or another area that
included coursework in human resources or labor relations.
Experience: Either five (5) years performing professional
collective bargaining, negotiations, and employee/labor relations work; OR five
(5) years performing professional personnel work that included participation in
employee/labor relations activities such as employee discipline, complaint
investigations, or other activities that required interfacing with union
representatives.
Substitution:Additional experience performing professional
or paraprofessional personnel, employee/labor relations, or personnel-related
administrative/analytical work may substitute for the required education on a
year-for-year basis.
AND
FOR BOTH PATTERNS
License: Possession of a valid California driver’s
license.
KNOWLEDGE
Advanced
principles and practices of human resources management, including employee and
labor relations, position classification, and salary administration; advanced
principles and practices of collective bargaining; advanced principles and
practices of employee supervision and training; business statistics and
mathematics; methods of gathering and presenting data; language mechanics and
report writing; advanced administrative procedures and practices for processing
complaints and grievances, up to and including arbitration.
ABILITY
Perform
very difficult professional employee and labor relations work; read,
comprehend, and interpret technical written material; apply standard business
statistical and mathematical concepts; interpret and apply labor laws and
provisions of Memoranda of Understanding; gather and analyze data and prepare
comprehensive reports; use good judgment and make sound decisions in situations
involving time pressures; take accurate, detailed notes at meetings;
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain
effective working relationships with those encountered during the course of the
work, including representatives of employee organizations.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility—Constant
operation of keyboards; frequent sitting for long periods of time, standing and
walking, driving; occasional pushing, pulling, bending, squatting and crawling;
Lifting—frequent lifting of 30 pounds or less; Vision—constant use of good
overall vision; frequent reading/close-up work; occasional color, depth, and
peripheral vision; Dexterity—frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing;
occasional grasping, holding, reaching; Hearing/Talking—frequent
talking/hearing in person, in large meetings and on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological—
constant concentration; frequent decision making, public contact, and working
alone; frequent need for emotional self-control during lengthy and stressful bargaining
sessions; occasional working nights, weekends and traveling; Environmental—frequent exposure to noise.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.