Strategic Deputy Director of Labor Relations

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Deputy Director of Labor Relations in the Office of Labor Relations. Reporting to the Director, you will guide day-to-day labor relations, interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements, and support arbitration hearings and contract negotiations.

Ideal candidates have a master or bachelor degree with substantial leadership experience in labor relations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, public administration, economics, labor or industrial relations, statistics or related field with four years of labor research/analysis experience.
• Bachelor's degree with five years of professional experience; 18 months in executive/managerial/supervisory roles as described above.
• Equivalency of 1 or 2 with a bachelor's degree and 18 months of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in day-to-day labor relations management for department personnel.
• Advise management on interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
• Provide guidance to supervisors on grievances and hearings at various levels.
• Represent the department at arbitration hearings and negotiate with unions.
• Coordinate quality of work life and health and safety committees.

Education

Master's degree in business/public administration or related field

Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience including 18 months in leadership

Education/experience equivalent with bachelor's and 18 months leadership

Job description

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Deputy Director of Labor Relations in the Office of Labor Relations. Reporting to the Director, you will guide day-to-day labor relations, interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements, and support arbitration hearings and contract negotiations.

Ideal candidates have a master or bachelor degree with substantial leadership experience in labor relations.