Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleAgency Labor Relations Representative 2
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $68252 to $86273 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Candidate must be reachable on the current Civil Service Eligible list or eligible for a 52.6 transfer. In order to qualify
for a Section 52.6 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a Grade 23 or higher
level title. The title must be eligible to 52.6 transfer to the Agency Labor Relations Representative 2 and the transfer
cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two grade levels or one M grade
of the target title. Example of some titles eligible for 52.6 transfer are: Administrative Officer 1, Agency Training &
Development Specialist 2, Associate Personnel Administrator, Associate Staffing Services Representative, Program
Operations Specialist 2 and Program Research Specialist 3.
Duties Description The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) provides high-quality, person-centered services, supports and advocacy to approximately 120,000+ individuals with developmental disabilities in New York State. We are guided in our interactions with the people we serve and each other by compassion, dignity, diversity, excellence and honesty.
The Employee Relations Office (ERO) is responsible for the administration of bargaining unit contract agreements with the public employees unions, (CSEA, PEF, NYSCOPBA and Council 82). ERO represents the OPWDD’s Commissioner in the administration of collective bargaining agreements with more than 20,000 state employees. As the Commissioner’s representative in employee relations matters ERO oversees the statewide disciplinary processes of OPWDD employees. ERO answers and resolves grievances that are appealed to 2nd step and beyond. ERO provides advice to human resources professionals related to contract administration issues. ERO offers training to human resource professionals and supervisors in Employee Relations issues such as performance evaluation, grievances, counseling and discipline. ERO meets with representatives from the unions to resolve matters of mutual concern (Labor Management Meetings).
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Employee Relations the Agency Labor Relations Representative 2 will be responsible for one or more labor unions and liaison with Governor’s Office of Employee Relations in regard to grievances. This position will also provide direction and advice to staff on problems and complaints raised by union representatives and requests for policy or contract interpretation by facility management. The position will be assigned a primary Developmental Disabilities Service Operations Office (DDSOO) and will be expected to review and approve all proposed disciplinary actions, advocate cases at arbitration and review and approve all case settlements/agreements to ensure consistency of practice. Selected candidate will attend meetings, oversee projects, and assignments and offer advice and strategy on policy-making issues.
Additional Comments All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation
In the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address OPWDD.Human.Resources@OPWDD.NY.Gov
Address
Street OPWDD – Personnel Office, 5th Floor
44 Holland Avenue
Notes on ApplyingPosition will cover the following area: Long Island and Queens. Location of position will be discussed at interview
Attention Candidates: Appointment to this position is pending Division of the Budget approval to fill.
This position requires occasional travel statewide.
Submit cover letter and resume by March 31, 2015