New York City, NY Manhattan , NY 10010
Posted 1 week ago
APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ASSOCIATE STAFF ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE TO BE CONSIDERED
The Office of Labor Relations (OLR) represents the Mayor in the conduct of all labor relations between the City of New York and labor unions representing employees of the City. The Commissioner serves on behalf of the Mayor as the City's liaison with both labor and management in the public sector. The office is authorized by Executive Order 38 (February 7, 1967), amended by Executive Order 13 (July 24, 1990). Additionally, OLR administers the Health Benefits Program, Management Benefits Fund, Employee Assistance Program, Work Well NYC, Medicare Part B Reimbursement and Pre-Tax Benefits & Citywide Programs including the Deferred Compensation Plan and NYCE IRA. In addition to negotiating collective bargaining agreements, OLR serves as a resource to agencies with regard to workforce labor issues and works with the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) to pursue innovations in a variety of areas, particularly regarding City health insurance programs. The staff at OLR assist their fellow agencies in handling personnel and payroll issues, conducting labor-management meetings, representing the City at representation hearings, and handling all employee grievances and arbitration matters while also negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the City's 149 bargaining units.
Under general supervision, performs the following tasks:
Assists in negotiations and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
with negotiators in preparing for negotiations; attends
collective bargaining sessions and takes detailed notes.
Research collective bargaining demands as needed and provide accurate information.
Serves as a specialist on all contracts of assigned bargaining units.
Maintains an electronic file with all relevant information (bargaining notes, demands, sign-in sheets, costings, etc.).
Prepares pay authorizations to ensure the proper implementation of contract terms once an agreement is reached.
Calculates wage and benefits costs for use in negotiations, impasse and related proceedings.
Calculates costs in a clear, easily understood manner.
Prepares cost data and appropriate backup to supervisor and/or OMB for review within prescribed time limits.
Adheres to the methodology agreed to by the parties.
May assist and/or train staff in costing methodology.
Conducts salary and benefit surveys.
follow-up to clarify ambiguous responses; keep
organized records of all responses.
Analyzes data and prepares clear, concise, well-documented reports in accordance with established format.
Responds to surveys and information requests from other jurisdictions.
Prepares special reports and studies.
Gathers information as directed.
Reports and memos are presented in a well-organized and easily understood manner.
Reports are completed by the assigned deadline.
Responds to inquiries from City Agencies and other sources.
a reasonable time period. Answers are accurate and pertinent sources are
cited.
Minimum Qualifications
benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area; or
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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