Associate Labor Relations Representative

County of Santa Clara•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Under close supervision, in a training capacity, to perform professional level labor relations staff duties, including labor-management contract negotiations and administration, grievance handling, disciplinary actions, dispute resolution, training and research. Applicants who meet the employment standards will be invited to take the written examination tentatively scheduled for the week of November 16th.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology or a related technical field
One (1) year of professional level analytical experience
Principles of organization and management
Research and data collection techniques
Communication techniques for gathering, evaluating and transmitting information
Basic methods of dispute resolution
Modern office practices, methods, and computer applications related to the work
Perform research, analysis and evaluation of facts and conflicting evidence
Reason logically and reach sound conclusions
Learn higher level labor relations skills
Communicate effectively through clear and concise written correspondence and oral presentation
Establish working relationships with management staff and various labor organizations
Read, analyze and logically interpret labor contracts, court cases, laws, Merit System Rules, arbitration decisions, policies and procedures
Advocate various positions through oral or written communication

Nice To Haves

Experience in the public sector is highly desirable
Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization

Responsibilities

Serves as a member of negotiating committees
Assists in the development of negotiating proposals
Assists in researching, analyzing and costing union and County proposals
Assists in drafting contract language
Assists in the preparation of grievances for arbitration by arranging witnesses, interviewing and preparing witnesses for testimony, and collecting other information
Assists in the preparation and presentation of cases in mediation and/or arbitration
Consults and provides routine advice to smaller operating departments regarding handling disciplinary processes, handling grievances, State Labor Law, labor contract interpretation, Employee Relations Ordinance and Merit System Rules
Assists in the preparation of discipline appeal cases to the Personnel Board, hearing officer, or arbitrator
Assists in the development, implementation and presentation of training programs on labor relations topics
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker as required
Performs other related duties as required