SENIOR LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST

Position Description Scheduled Salary Increase s :
Step 6 effective 7/8/24 ($85,566 -$109,226 Annually)
3% effective 11/11/24 ($88,140 - $112,502 Annually)

APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The Fresno County Department of Human Resources is offering a unique and challenging career opportunity to an experienced employee relations professional with exceptional communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills as a Senior Labor Relations Analyst.

The vacancy exists within the Labor Relations Division and the incumbent will primarily administer the discrimination complaint, employee grievance, and dispute resolution processes; conduct fact-finding workplace investigations and develop reports; research and respond to unfair labor practice charges; represent the County's position before State and County Boards, mediators, arbitrators, etc.; coordinate and provide consultation and training to County departments on labor relations issues; and analyze management and union proposals, policy implications, as well as information on wages, benefits, working conditions, and other terms and conditions of employment for County employees.

If you're a dynamic and skilled communicator with tactful diplomacy who is committed to fostering a positive employer/employee work environment characterized by professionalism, respect, integrity, and open and productive interpersonal relationships, we invite you to apply.

Please note : The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Samples of Duties The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. Consequently, this information does not reflect Essential Functions for any given position in this classification.

• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, policies, and labor agreements; provides recommendations and advises management staff, employees, and union representatives regarding the interpretation, application, and provisions of labor agreements.
• Conducts workplace investigations and makes recommendations regarding disposition of grievances arising out of labor agreement administration and/or discrimination complaints.
• Develops and delivers training programs for staff regarding labor relations policies and proper practices in grievance handling or other areas of labor relations.
• May supervise and evaluate the work of professional and support staff.
• Reviews and develops responses to Public Records Act requests.
• Researches and reports on labor relations issues and trends.
• Analyzes legislation, case law, and administrative regulations in the field of labor relations for projected impact on County operations.
• Develops and implements labor relations policies and procedures in compliance with professional standards, labor contracts, state and federal legislation, and civil service rules.
• Researches, develops, and prepares draft policies, Agenda Items, and other reports.
• Advises County departments on employee relations matters such as Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) interpretation, discipline, investigations, contract grievances, and arbitration hearings.
• Works in a highly collaborative manner with staff, labor organizations, union representatives, Counsel, and Board representatives.
• Represents the County at meetings and before boards, commissions, and committees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of :

• Federal and State labor laws applicable to the public sector including the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act;
• Principles, practices, and trends of California public sector collective bargaining and public personnel management, dispute resolution, and compensation administration;
• Principles of human resources administration, organization, and management;
• Grievance and discrimination complaint processes;
• Investigation methods, techniques, and processes;
• Human Resources management practices, including supervision, selection, evaluation, training, and discipline;
• Practices and techniques of administrative and statistical analysis and report preparation;
• Research methodologies and quantitative analysis.
  

Skills/Abilities to :

• Understand, interpret, and apply appropriate provisions of applicable laws, ordinances, policies, rules, regulations, and memoranda of understanding;
• Perform investigations on employment-related matters;
• Research and analyze information; project consequences and estimate financial costs of proposed actions;
• Supervise, plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate the work of subordinate staff;
• Recognize problems and develop an effective course of action that will achieve the objectives of the County;
• Use tact and persuasion under pressure in extremely controversial and confrontational situations;
• Prepare Agenda Items for Board of Supervisor meetings;
• Develop and provide costing analysis for use in management meetings and negotiations;
• Provide training for other County departments and employees as needed;
• Review and develop a response to Public Records Act requests;
• Research, gather and analyze data, and make recommendations on complex issues, proposals, and projects;
• Effectively and independently manage multiple work assignments, set priorities, and meet established deadlines;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels, as well as with other agencies and the public;
• Prepare clear and concise comprehensive reports, summaries, abstracts, correspondence and other documentation; and make effective oral/visually appealing presentations;
• Demonstrate and maintain a high degree of confidentiality, initiative, integrity, accountability, creativity, and sound judgment.

Minimum Qualifications Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.

Experience : Three (3) years of full-time, paid professional human resources work experience , one (1) year of which must have involved interpreting and applying Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) language; bargaining wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment; dealing with California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) actions; handling grievances; and/or conducting workplace investigations .

Substitution : Possession of a master's degree that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. The experience interpreting and applying Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) language; bargaining wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment; dealing with California Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) actions; handling grievances; and/or conducting workplace investigations cannot be substituted.

License : Possession of a valid class "C" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE :

• The minimum qualifications for this recruitment have been limited to candidates possessing a specific education and experience background related to the current vacancy.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
• A completed Fresno County employment application is required and must be current, complete, and accurate. Amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline.
• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Please fully list your work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete, and accurate work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application.
• In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended, including the school's name and location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned (bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.) and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application will result in the disqualification of your application.
  • College/university transcripts may be requested to verify completion of qualifying education.
  • If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may attach a copy to your online employment application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Samantha Her; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov .

SELECTION PROCESS :

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below:

• Oral Examination - An oral examination includes a panel consisting of at least two members within a similar field of expertise as the vacancy. Candidates are asked structured questions and must respond orally to allow the panel to evaluate the specific qualifications of each applicant.
  • If required, the oral examination will be administered in an online format via the Spark Hire platform.
• Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months), and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

• Fresno County Employment Application
• Supplemental Questionnaire

Please note : All required application materials must be received online only by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

HOW TO APPLY :

Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com .

Openthe job information flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of education or work experience) will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .

Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Fresno County Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address).

For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Analyst: Samantha Her

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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2220 Tulare St., Fresno, California 93721 United States View Map