Title | Labor Relations Officer |
Type | Human Resources/Benefits |
Date Posted | 2024-04-23 |
City / Organization | City of Sacramento, CA |
Website | Click here for more information or to apply |
Email Contact | afoster@cityofsacramento.org |
Description | The City of Sacramento requires that all applications be submitted online; paper and email applications are not accepted. To apply for the Labor Relations Officer position, please use the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/saccity/jobs/4476059/labor-relations-officer
Labor Relations OfficerSALARY $90,069.84 - $141,859.99 Annually LOCATION Sacramento, CA JOB TYPE Full-Time Career JOB NUMBER 020036-24-LR CLOSING Continuous until filled THE POSITIONWith supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice. The City of Sacramento's Human Resources Department is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Labor Relations professional to join their dynamic team as a Labor Relations Officer. Labor Relations is the primary contact between the City's twelve (12) autonomous departments and the recognized labor organizations (i.e., unions) which represent City employees. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENTThe ideal candidate will possess:
Under general direction, the Labor Relations Officer performs advanced, professional labor relations work; provides technical assistance and advises department managers on disciplinary matters and contract interpretations; performs labor relations research and analysis; prepares and presents grievance and interest arbitration cases; helps assure Citywide compliance with labor relations contractual agreements, City employment policies, and applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and codes; and serves as chief negotiator with assigned bargaining units. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis advanced journey-level classification is populated with multiple incumbents. The Labor Relations Officer performs employee relations duties working with significant independent judgment toward established goals. Labor Relations Officer is distinguished from the next higher classification of Labor Relations Manager in that the latter is primarily defined by its supervisory/management role and general responsibility for day-to-day work with departments and contract administration. Labor Relations Officer is distinguished from the next lower-level classification of Labor Relations Analyst in that the latter does not have chief negotiator responsibility and does not independently perform grievance and arbitration related duties. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDGeneral direction is provided by the Labor Relations Manager. Responsibilities may include supervision of professional, technical, and/or other support positions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed:
QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:
Skill in:
Ability to:
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONExperience: Three years of experience performing advanced professional employee relations, labor relations, or human resources work. -AND- Education: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university. Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. PROOF OF EDUCATIONShould education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONSDriver License: The employee is not required to hold a driver license but must be able to arrange reliable and timely transportation through private or public transportation for attendance at off-site meetings, events, and trainings. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and or operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Environmental Conditions: Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Working Conditions: May be required to attend meetings outside of regular work hours. THE SELECTION PROCEDUREPlease note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. |