Labor Relations Specialist-Confidential The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Labor Relations Specialist Confidential in the Office of Labor and Employee Relations. This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee. Definition: Under direction, assists management in labor contract negotiations and performs work involved in contract administration; does other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Seven (7) years of professional experience in labor management relations or as a union and industrial relations representative which shall have involved employer-employee relations, contract negotiations, and collective bargaining. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
Basic Functions and Responsibilities:
- Prepares management proposal and counter proposals with negotiating unions.
- Study and interpret collective bargaining agreements and current labor market conditions to assist in establishing policies and operating procedures.
- Provides assistance to management in contract negotiations and conciliation and arbitration procedures.
- Reviews labor contracts to ensure that management adheres to contract specifications.
- May confer with department heads, labor representatives, and employees to resolve grievances.
- Prepares summary and statistical reports of employee grievances and settlements.
- Participates in informational programs to effect cooperation and coordination in union-management relations.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information system used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.
- Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge of public personnel administration.
- Knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and their application to specific cases after a period of training.
- Knowledge of problem encountered in analyzing public personnel matters and in developing a labor relations program and procedures.
- Knowledge of theory, practices, and procedures of personnel and public administration.
- Knowledge of problems encountered in establishing and maintaining effective labor-management relations, contract negotiations, and collective bargaining.
- Ability to apply, interpret and read provisions of laws relating to personnel and labor-management relations matters and rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to apply laws to specific cases.
- Ability to apply, interpret, and read financial, personnel, and technical problems involved in developing and executing a labor relations program and procedures.
- Ability to work harmoniously and associates and with other groups and individuals engaged in or concerned with the work relating to public employment.
- Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Person with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their know limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Reports To: Department Head
Salary Range:
$68,472 - $89,016 Employment Period: Twelve (12) MonthsUnion Affiliation: Non-Affiliated
How To Apply:
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. Opening Date: September 18, 2026
Closing Date: October 1, 2026 or until filled
The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
