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TITLE:	Labor Relations Analyst, II Labor Relations Analyst, III	REPORTS TO:	As Assigned
DEPARTMENT:	Labor/Legal	CLASSIFICATION:	Classified Management Confidential
FLSA:	Exempt	WORK YEAR/HOURS:	261 days/7.5 hours
ISSUED:	Created: September 1998 Revised: September 2018	SALARY GRADE:	CFCA 13, II CFCA 14, III

 

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform independent, advanced, analytical, and complex tasks to assist in the smooth and efficient operation of the Legal/Labor Relations functions including coordination of employer-employee relations activities, policy recommendations on labor relations matters, and labor negotiations activities.

Maintain confidentiality of all personnel matters; some duties will involve access to confidential information concerning employer-employee relations. 

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

• 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.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements).

 

ESSENTIAL 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.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.  Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• 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

 

ABILITY TO:

• 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

 

PREREQUISITES

• 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

 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office and diverse school site environments; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work; constant interruptions

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

 

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.