Commissioner of Labor Relations
The work involves responsibility for functioning as chief negotiator for Erie County in matters involving contractual agreements on terms and conditions of employment between the County and various employee groups under the provisions of the Taylor Law. This is a professional/administrative position responsible for all facets of labor relations including negotiations, contract administration, and grievance administration and arbitration hearings. Supervision is exercised over lower-level administrative and clerical employees. Does related work as required.
- Meets with employee negotiating teams as spokesman for the County, presenting counter-proposals and bargaining over employee demands;
- Maintains complete files on all matters pertaining to collective negotiations, contracts, appeals, comparative salary and fringe benefits data, and other matters pertaining to employer-employee relations;
- Investigates, evaluates, and recommends grievance settlements to appropriate supervisor;
- Meets regularly with department heads and supervisors to review the application of the agreement and its terms;
- Represents the County Executive at all meetings with employee groups and employee representatives and prepares summary reports of such meetings.
Suggested Minimum Qualifications:
A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience in labor negotiations, personnel administration, or related fields; or:
B) A Master's degree and five (5) years of experience in labor negotiations, personnel administration, or related fields; or:
C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).
Note: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage and NYS retirement.
Send a copy of your resume and a cover letter to:
Dr. Brian Bray, Commissioner of Personnel, Erie County, 95 Franklin Street, 6th Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202 or via email to brian.bray@erie.gov.
Only those whose resumes are being considered will be contacted.
Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workplace diversity.