Senior Deputy Director, Labor Relations & Arbitration

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full‑time Deputy Director of Labor Relations in its Office of Labor Relations. The successful candidate will assist the Director in managing day‑to‑day labor relations for the department’s workforce and help shape policies to prevent disputes.

Responsibilities include interpreting collective bargaining agreements, guiding supervisors, serving as hearing officer for grievances, and representing the Department in arbitration and negotiations

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business/public administration, economics, labor or industrial relations, statistics or a closely related field and four years of professional experience in labor research/analysis.
• Or a bachelor’s degree with five years of professional experience, including 18 months in executive/managerial/supervisory capacity.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above, with a bachelor’s degree and 18 months of executive experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in the day‑to‑day management of labor relations activities.
• Provide guidance on interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
• Represent the Department at grievance hearings and participate in contract negotiations; coordinate related activities.

Skills

Familiarity with municipal collective

Outstanding writing skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Strong work ethic & attention to detai

Education

Master's degree in business/public administration/economics/labor relations

Bachelor's degree with 5 years professional experience (18 months in supervisory role)

Education/experience equivalent with bachelor's + 18 months exec experience

Job description

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full‑time Deputy Director of Labor Relations in its Office of Labor Relations. The successful candidate will assist the Director in managing day‑to‑day labor relations for the department’s workforce and help shape policies to prevent disputes.

Responsibilities include interpreting collective bargaining agreements, guiding supervisors, serving as hearing officer for grievances, and representing the Department in arbitration and negotiations