Labor Relations Specialist

Labor Relations Specialist

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By "Pursuing Justice with Integrity," the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day. In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Labor Relations Specialist.

Job Responsibilities: Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Labor Relations and Discipline:

• Coordinate and participate in labor management meetings and grievance hearings.
• Liaise with unions and union representatives and other city agencies.
• Conduct background checks.
• Conduct hearings and act as a hearing officer.
• Receive training in and performs research and analyses into collective bargaining agreements, civil service and labor laws, and other material pertinent to labor relations.
• Coordinates and participates in labor management meetings and grievance hearings.
• May draft and conduct training as needed.
• Assists in the Office's performance management program, including providing guidance to supervisory staff and fielding inquiries, as needed.
• Maintains spreadsheets, reports, and other information to track grievances, employee discipline, and performance management metrics.
• Collaborates with DCAS and OLR to ensure accuracy and compliance in title specifications and proposals.
• Prepare, review, evaluate and acts on all investigative reports and disciplinary recommendations and appropriate action.
• Organize investigative folders into categorized and chronological evidentiary packages
• Give testimony at administrative proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

- Intermediate/advanced PowerPoint, Excel skills - Strong writing and oral communications skills - Detail oriented with strong analytical skills - Knowledge of Labor laws / collective bargaining - Experience of grievance procedure - Organized

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website.

Residency Requirement

City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.