Labor and Employee Relations Specialist, Correctional Health Services

Performs related work in public employee labor relations and union-management activities. 1. Prepares analysis of impact of union demands on prison operations and prepares rebuttals and strategies to deal with such, including recommendations for management's counter demands Investigates and processes employees' grievances to be handled at the facility level, prepares reports and provides recommendations for their resolution. Performs studies regarding application for electronic data processing. Coordinates in-house training activities including employee orientation programs and managerial training. Participates in implementation of employee performance review programs and recommends proper use and application to assure optimum results. Assists Senior Director as needed with employee interviews. Assist Officers, Executive Directors, Executives, Personnel Directors and Administrators in interpretation and administration of contracts. Analyzes employee environment and morale to assess status. Performs classification studies, analyzing the nature and difficulty of work, the degree of supervision and responsibility involved, and the education and experience required for proper performance. Performs other related duties as assigned. 1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college with a major in Labor Relations, Personnel Administration, Public Administration, Management, Economics, Law or related field; two years of experience working with a unionized workforce, preferably in a health care or correctional facility setting or, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, knowledge and skills sufficient to indicate ability to perform satisfactorily. Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively. 1. A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college with a major in Labor Relations, Personnel Administration, Public Administration, Management, Economics, Law or related field; and, 2. Three years of progressively responsible experience in the field of labor relations including negotiation and administration of agreements of labor relations matters; or, 3. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, knowledge and skills sufficient to indicate ability to perform satisfactorily.