POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director
of Employee and Labor Relations, the Employee and Labor Relations Coordinating
Manager supports the Director in all aspects of the functions associated with
the Office of Employee and Labor Relations. The incumbent of this position is
responsible for supporting, evaluating and supervising assigned staff. The Employee and Labor Relations Coordinating
Manager will proactively resolve and prevent labor disputes, collaborate
effectively with PGCPS leadership staff to identify and resolve issues,
represent the administration in administrative appeals, and act as a
facilitator and/or member of the negotiations team.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Interprets Board policies and
procedures to staff and recommends policies and procedures pertinent to the efficient
and effective operations of the Office of Employee and Labor Relations;
Analyzes negotiated agreements and
develops interpretation of intent, spirit and terms of negotiated agreements;
Facilitates or participates in the
negotiations of bargaining agreements; meets with union officials/staff and
unit members to perform various actions related to the negotiated agreements;
Investigates potential disciplinary
cases, secures statements, makes recommendations for resolution, and provides
leadership and direction to staff who also perform these functions;
Attends and testifies at
appeals/arbitrations of disciplinary actions and at state unemployment hearings;
provides leadership and direction to staff who also perform these functions;
Completes staff evaluation
activities as assigned and oversees the office and staff in the absence of, or
at the direction of, the Director;
Develops and/or participates in
training and professional development activities;
Assists with the development of the
office budget and develops priorities within budgetary limitations;
Develops innovative solutions for
identified issues and problems; translates information into strategic action
plans; provides logistical and administrative support and leadership to ensure
seamless and efficient services;
Works to develop new and innovative
ways to evaluate and continually improve processes to deliver high quality
customer service; designs or refines strategies and
plans around areas of opportunity;
Develops and revises Administrative
Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and other processes and procedures
to ensure district is in compliance with all local, state and federal
requirements; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of Maryland Equal Opportunity Laws,
Rules and Regulations;
Knowledge of labor-management relations
theories, techniques, principles and practices, laws, regulations, policies,
and concepts;
Ability to advise and assist in the development
and maintenance of labor-management relationships in full consideration of the
bilateral nature of labor relations;
Highly skilled in verbal and written
communication to convey a wide variety of information to diverse audiences in
an understandable and acceptable manner, using a variety of methods;
Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions
and devise practical recommendations for action; and
Knowledge of Prince George's County Public
Schools’ mission and organizational structure;
Ability to work effectively as a team member or
independently – actively participate as a member of a team to move the team
towards goal attainment;
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel,
PowerPoint, Word) and Google Applications, and skilled in using the internet
for work related research;
Ability to analyze issues, shift priorities and
cope with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment; and
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree
from an accredited college or university in human resources, business administration,
public administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree
preferred. A minimum of five (5) years
of previous experience to include working in a collective bargaining
environment and experience with appeal and/or administrative proceedings
required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
SHRM,
PHR or similar certification preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and provides
guidance and direction to the unit staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.