Labor Relations Analyst III - Legal Counsel
Oakland Unified School District
- Oakland, CA
- $74,671-95,301 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Labor Relations incumbents perform analytical, complex tasks under close supervision in support of the Labor Relations functions.
- Labor Relations Analyst II incumbents perform analytical, highly complex tasks under supervision in support of the Labor Relations functions.
- Labor Relations Analyst III incumbents perform independent, advanced, analytical tasks under general direction in support of the Labor Relations functions.
- Assist the Labor/Legal Department in coordinating, developing, organizing, conducting and implementing a wide variety of employer-employee relations activities.
- Perform independent, advanced, analytical tasks to assist in the smooth and efficient operation of the Labor Relations functions according to established procedures of the department.
- Organize and compile documents and coordinate activities related to employer-employee relations activities, policy recommendations on labor relations matters, labor negotiations activities, general administration of labor contracts, and other assigned areas.
- Perform activities associated with the resolution of grievances and disciplinary matters.
- Prepare Memoranda of Understanding and other documents relating to Labor Relations assignments.
- Advise, interpret, train, and orient department and District personnel on appropriate procedures and processes related to bargaining unit contract issues and the impact of negotiated agreements.
- Compile information from a variety of sources and prepare independent, advanced, analytical reports required by the District or bargaining units for use in contract negotiations; communicate with employees, outside agencies or other District departments, to provide or obtain information.
- Research and analyze information relating to potential or stated bargaining unit issues including cost or budget impact information for salary or benefit proposals.
- Schedule activities for negotiating team, departments, contract agencies, or other parties.
- Act as representative in contacts with bargaining unit personnel and/or departments on meet and confer process, grievances, disciplinary actions, and other labor relations activities, as required.
- Compose correspondence and reports independently or from directions; prepare letters, memos, forms, and other documents as required.
- Operate a computer to input, output, update, and access a variety of records and information; generate reports, records, lists, and summaries from computer database.
- Assemble confidential and sensitive information related to Labor Relations functions; establish files; copy and submit documents as assigned; proofread and check completed assignments for accuracy.
- Participate in training programs and activities inside the District and with outside agencies, as required; keep abreast of labor relations laws, court decisions, and trends affecting both the private and public sector.
- Assist with analyzing pending legislation; recommending District position, reviewing statutory requirements and making appropriate policy and procedure recommendations on issues affecting the District.
- Conduct preliminary elementary legal research, review, and analysis and confer with legal counsel as requested; utilize various sources including California Code of Regulations (CCR), Education Code and applicable labor code statutes.
- Assist with employee counseling; assist sites with employee supervision, evaluation, and discipline.
- Attend unemployment hearings as required.
- Assist in the coordination and development of employee-relations training activities.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- State-of-the-art theories, techniques, and methodologies of labor relations, personnel management and terminology
- Current District collective bargaining agreements
- Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to collective bargaining, which include but are not limited to, understanding of the Education Employment Relations Act, Meyers-Milias Brown Act, Fair Labor Standards Act
- Principles of collective bargaining including representation rights, management rights, and scope of bargaining
- Negotiating practices, preparation of negotiating strategy, tactics and impasse procedures
- Principles of labor relations administration and management
- Analytical techniques including fringe benefit costs and other labor statistics
- Statistical and reporting methods
- Fair Employment and Equal Opportunity policies and regulations
- Current employer-employee relations practices, trends, and issues
- Techniques used in dispute resolution
- Grievance and arbitration administrative procedures
- Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
- Oral and written communications skills
- Word processing and spreadsheet computer software programs
- Operations, procedures, specific rules, and precedents of Labor Relations functions
- Record-keeping techniques, filing systems, and information management
- Operation of a computer and assigned software
- Office practices, procedures, and equipment
- Analyze data from a variety of sources including budget information
- Prepare and maintain statistical and other records and files
- Utilize effective leadership and management skills and techniques
- Perform independent, advanced, analytical work requiring speed and accuracy
- Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable provisions of federal, state and District policies, rules and regulations
- Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
- Perform math calculations quickly and accurately
- Plan, organize, and complete work to meet established timelines and deadlines
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Understand and follow oral and written directions
- Work effectively with constant interruptions
- Work confidentially with discretion
- Exercise independent judgment
- Bachelor Degree or its equivalency required (2 years of similar and relevant work level experience = 1 year of college) in labor relations, human resources, business/public administration or related field. A combination of experience and education may be concurrently used to meet the Bachelor Degree and work experience requirements
- Labor Relations Analyst II: Paralegal Certificate preferred, but not required; Bachelor Degree or equivalent years of experience in law related field; Four (4) years of responsible experience in labor or industrial relations, human resources, business/public administration, law or other related field
- Labor Analyst III: Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor Degree in law related field required; Six (6) years of responsible experience in labor or industrial relations, human resources, business/public administration, law or other related field
- Valid California Driver's License