Board Member, Commonwealth Employee Relations Board (CERB)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

51d • Onsite

About The Position

The Commonwealth Employment Relations Board (CERB) is an appellate body within the Department of Labor Relations (DLR). The CERB consists of three members appointed by the Governor. One member is designated by the Governor as the full-time Chair. The remaining two Board Members serve on a per diem basis. Each CERB appointment is for a five-year term, provided, however, that a term of appointment will be shortened, if necessary, to ensure that the members' terms are staggered such that a term expires every two years. The CERB acts as an appellate body to hear challenges to hearing officer decisions, probable cause determinations, and representation case decisions. Under certain circumstances, the CERB may hear cases in the first instance. The CERB is also responsible for conducting strike investigations.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of the Commonwealth's public sector labor relations law
• Decision-making skills
• A law degree
• Demonstrated familiarity with legal processes
• A recent writing sample

Responsibilities

• Act as an appellate body to hear challenges to hearing officer decisions, probable cause determinations, and representation case decisions.
• Under certain circumstances, hear cases in the first instance.
• Conduct strike investigations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree