DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LABOR RELATIONS

Deputy Director Of Labor Relations The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Deputy Director of Labor Relations in the Department's Office of Labor Relations. Reporting directly to the Director of Labor Relations, the successful candidate will assist the Director in the day-to-day management of labor relations activities of the Department's employee population. Recommend policies and programs that foster sound labor relations. Provide direction to managers and supervisors on all labor relations matter in a concerted effort to avoid labor disputes. Provide direction to managers regarding the interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements. Provide guidance to supervisors in handling and responding to Step I grievances. Serve as hearing officer for Step II grievance hearings. Represent the Department at Step III grievance hearings. Provide assistance to the Mayor's Office of Labor Relations in preparing and conducting arbitration hearings and Improper Practice proceedings. Participate in contract negotiations, including with the Citywide Civilian Coalition and other civilian labor unions. Coordinate Quality of Work Life activities. Coordinate Department's Civilian Health and Safety Committee. Interface and maintain a relationship with the Mayor's Office of Labor Relations, District Council 37, other collective bargaining organizations and other City and State regulatory and oversight agencies regarding labor relations issues.