Labor Relations Negotiations Analyst

Labor Relations Negotiations Analyst

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes general salary increases, educational incentives, annual leave redemption, deferred compensation, health plans, flexible spending accounts, pension plan, bilingual incentive, and 13 paid holidays per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

Under general direction, Labor Relations Negotiations Analyst provides labor relations support and acts as agency liaison in the areas of contract negotiations; meet and confer; reviews and interprets collective bargaining agreements/memorandums of agreements; and performs other related work as required.

We are seeking a candidate who is self-motivated with an aptitude for independent judgment, and a critical thinker with proven ability to take charge of multiple projects at the same time and see them through to completion. Experience performing generalist and/or specialist analytical labor relations work such as contract negotiations and reviews and interprets bargaining agreements/memorandums of agreements in a public sector, unionized environment is highly desired. In addition, the ideal candidate for this position will enjoy working in a very fast-paced, dynamic environment, and have the proven ability to collaborate with various groups.

Personnel Analyst I: $85,882.14 - $120,246.78 annually Personnel Analyst II: $98,323.00 - $137,665.71 annually

If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department. Personnel Analyst I/II are Management classifications and are not eligible for overtime compensation.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: reviews departmental requests and inquiries related to contract negotiations and meet and confer matters to advise on steps necessary for disposition; provides specialist labor relations services including salary and benefit data analysis; participation in negotiations with recognized employee organizations; drafting contract language, proposals, and issuing or responding to unions notices, and completion of special studies and reports relation to; consults with departments regarding use of appropriate personnel policies and procedures; assists with the completion of classification salary studies and develops recommendations; performs related work as required.

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities can be met by some experience in labor relations working for a large public or private employer. Considerable experience in labor relations in a collective bargaining environment which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities can also be obtained by progressively responsible experience as a specialist providing highly specialized labor relations services.

Demonstrated ability to present recommendations in written and oral form to a variety of individuals and groups. This position requires occasional travel to various work sites throughout Ventura County. Therefore, incumbent must possess at the time of appointment, and maintain thereafter, a valid California driver license. Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Must be able to exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions.

Some (Personnel Analyst I) to thorough (Personnel Analyst II) knowledge of recruitment and selection, wage and salary. Familiarity with Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA), Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) and meet and confer process. Labor relations in civil service, public sector work environment and related rulings/laws, such as Weingarten, Lubey, Lybarger/Spielbauer, Skelly, MMBA, etc. Merit public personnel programs. Ventura County Personnel Rules & Regulations. Working (Personnel Analyst I) to thorough (Personnel Analyst II) knowledge of: Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Establish effective working relationships with management, employees, employee representatives and the public. Exercise sound judgement and make effective decisions. Be responsible for multiple projects simultaneously. Prepare and present recommendations in written and oral form to a variety of individuals and groups.

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. To apply online, please refer to our website at . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for application materials. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.