STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Assistant Labor Relations Agent

Hybrid

Recruitment #231120-0929MP-001

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Introduction



Do you have experience in professional labor relations or human rights management? Are you looking to take that next step in your career? If so, we invite you to read more!

 At the State of Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL), we are currently recruiting qualified applicants to become an Assistant Labor Relations Agent with our team in Wethersfield!

What We Have To Offer!
  • To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule
  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage
  • Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
  • Retirement healthcare offerings
  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • Outstanding work-life balance
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information
Position Highlights
  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • First shift
  • Monday - Friday
In this role you will be entrusted to assist the Agent for the State Board of Labor Relations in administering legislation within the Board's jurisdiction. Along with other duties as needed, we would have you:
  • Investigate and seek to resolve any prohibited practices complaints or representation petitions arising under Labor Relations Act, Municipal Employee Relations Act, State Employee Relations Act and School Board - Teacher Negotiations Act
  • Convene conferences and determine truth and accuracy of information from employers, union representatives and employees in order to settle disputes
  • Make recommendations for necessary action by the Board
The Board of Labor Relations
The Board of Labor Relations is a quasi-judicial division which investigates, hears, and decides prohibited practice complaints and petitions to appoint union representatives for collective bargaining under four state collective bargaining laws: the Labor Relations Act; Municipal Employee Relations Act; State Employee Relations Act; and School Board - Teacher Negotiations Act. The position is responsible for promptly conducting the statutorily mandated initial investigation of all such complaints/petitions. Statewide travel necessary.

The DOL
The State of Connecticut Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to protecting and promoting the interests of Connecticut workers. In order to accomplish this in an ever-changing environment, we assist workers and employers to become competitive in the global economy. We take a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of workers and employers, and the other agencies that serve them. We ensure the supply of high-quality integrated services that serve the needs of our customers. 

We encourage you to continue your career with us and the rest of the DOL team!

Selection Plan

Application Process:

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 

In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the state of Connecticut.

Selection Process:

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

Contact Information:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. 

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Ethan Ives at Ethan.Ives@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Labor, Board of Labor Relations, this class is accountable for acting as a specialist in assisting the Agent for the State Board of Labor Relations in administering legislation within the Board's jurisdiction.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Investigates and seeks to resolve any prohibited practices complaints or representation petitions arising under Labor Relations Act, Municipal Employee Relations Act, State Employee Relations Act and School Board - Teacher Negotiations Act;
  • Convenes conferences and determines truth and accuracy of information from employers, union representatives and employees in order to settle dispute;
  • Makes recommendations for necessary action by the Board;
  • Mediates disputes connected with unfair and prohibited labor practices and representation cases;
  • Investigates federal and state case law and proposes comprehensive solutions to disputed issues;
  • Writes proposed settlement agreements and/or reports of findings and recommendations;
  • Conducts pre-trial evidentiary hearings to stipulate facts and issues;
  • Arranges and conducts elections to determine unit parameters and appoint representatives for bargaining purposes in accordance with existing legislation;
  • Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • relevant agency policies and procedures;
    • National Labor Relations Act, state acts governing labor relations and administrative and judicial case law;
    • contract and grievance mediation, conciliation and arbitration methods and procedures;
    • mandatory, permissive and illegal subjects of bargaining;
  • Knowledge of
    • concepts and terms used in labor relations;
    • functions of other state and federal labor related agencies;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Negotiating skills;
  • Ability to
    • investigate
    • apply law to facts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in professional labor relations or human resources management involving responsibility for employee relations or collective bargaining issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in industrial or labor relations may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • A law degree with courses in arbitration, alternative dispute resolution, labor law or administrative law may be substituted for two (2) additional years of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with the Labor Relations Act, Municipal Employee Relations Act, State Employee Relations Act, School Board - Teacher Negotiations Act and National Labor Relations Act
  • Experience in agency policies and procedures
  • Experience in contract and grievance mediation
  • Experience conducting investigations, negotiating, and applying laws to facts
  • Experience in report writing, oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in Labor Relations terminology

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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