Labor Relations Associate (per diem)

City of New York•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) investigates deaths in New York City that are criminal, accidental, suicidal, sudden, unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility, or suspicious/unusual. OCME's core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine, providing answers to families and communities. The Human Resources & Labor Relations Unit handles recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, employee discipline, labor relations, performance management, payroll, timekeeping, leaves, professional development, and Special Projects. This role specifically assists in handling employee discipline, grievances, and labor-related matters, interacting with labor unions, promoting positive labor relations, and managing disciplinary issues. The selected candidate will also be involved in conducting trainings.

Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, and/or security, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.
Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Responsibilities

Collecting and analyzing documentary evidence in support of disciplinary or grievance proceedings.
Conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct or labor issues, as directed.
Attending disciplinary hearings and grievance proceedings.
Serving as a Step II conference officer, as needed.
Conducting research and providing guidance on collective bargaining agreements, civil service laws, citywide rules and regulations, and other material.
Liaising with employees, unions, and other citywide agencies.
Providing guidance to supervisors and managers regarding contractual disciplinary procedures.
Liaising with the DOHMH Employment Law Unit, the NYC Office of Labor Relations, and other city agencies as needed.
Assisting in the agencywide performance management and evaluation process.
Maintaining records regarding investigations and other findings.
Preparing reports, spreadsheets, and other tracking methods regarding discipline, performance management, or labor relations matters.
Reviewing and providing feedback to supervisors and managers regarding warning memos, write-ups, and other disciplinary or performance actions.
Developing and providing trainings on disciplinary and labor-related topics, including progressive discipline and performance management.