Labor Relations Analyst

Performs professional level work involved in the resolution of employee and labor disputes, complaints and grievances.

• Serves as a member of the management bargaining team in negotiations with assigned bargaining units.
• Designs and coordinates research activities in preparation for negotiations.
• Analyzes union proposals and assists in developing management proposals.
• Provides staff support in preparation for complex or sensitive negotiations.
• Reviews and recommends changes to existing labor agreements.
• Drafts contract proposals.
• Reviews contract proposals and assesses effect on agency and statewide operations.
• Negotiates letters of agreement to amend existing collective bargaining agreements.
• Conducts negotiations wit union representatives.
• Responds to oral and written inquiries from managers and human resources staff about contract terms or interpretations based on established human resource and labor relations policy, practice and case law precedent.
• Analyzes and makes oral or written recommendations on problems identified with contract administration and other collective bargaining and human resource related issues.
• Investigates grievances and complaints to establish and verify facts. Identifies relevant contract provisions, procedures and precedents and applies them to grievances.
• Researches case law and other authorities to identify favorable and adverse precedents.
• Negotiates settlement of disputes, complaints and grievances with union representatives within parameters set by principals.
• Drafts letters of dispute and grievance resolution.
• Prepares for arbitration and hearings by conducting investigations, researching and analyzing arbitration case law and precedents.
• Develops case theory consistent with earlier grievance responses, labor contracts, state policy and relevant case law.
• Advocates the agency’s position in arbitration and hearings.
• Develops, maintains and administers administrative instructions, rules, procedures and practices manuals.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EXAMINATION
 
 The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s)  may be filled.
 
 All applicants determined to meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the selection process.
 
 Phase one (1) is a written examination (weighted 50%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills.  Phase two (2) is an oral examination (weighted 50%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability.  The oral examination may include graded simulation exercises, writing exercises, and oral presentations. A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via mail or e-mail.
 
 The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.
 
 GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS
 
 The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.
 
 Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.
 
 ELIGIBLE LISTS
 Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).
 
 PLEASE NOTE:
 All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list.  All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.
 
 Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.
 
 EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE
 A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).
 
 EXAMINATION RECORDS
 All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.
 
 VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
 In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.
 
 FRINGE BENEFITS
 The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.