Coordinator: Labor - Legal Counsel Department (2018-19)

Ref: PCN3738

TITLE:

Coordinator, Labor

REPORTS TO:

Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:

Labor Management & Employee Relations

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified Management Confidential

FLSA:

Exempt

WORK YEAR/HOURS

261 days/7.5 hours or duty days and hours as assigned

ISSUED:

Created: May 2015

SALARY GRADE:

CFCA 19

BASIC FUNCTION: Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and under minimal direction, plan, organize, direct, monitor and coordinate the District's day-to-day labor relations. Lead negotiations with classified unions; participate on bargaining team for certificated unions; meet with union representatives as needed. Administer the District's grievance procedure; coordinate employee discipline with HRSS and Legal up to and including drafting notices and representing the District in due process hearings. Advise principals/supervisors on application of bargained contracts. Take an active role in managing and improving negotiation processes to ensure that meetings are run efficiently and productively.

Maintain confidentiality of all personnel matters; some duties will involve access to confidential information concerning employer-employee relations.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but are intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead District negotiations team in collective bargaining with classified unions.

Participate as a member of the District negotiations teams in collective negotiations with exclusive representatives of both certificated and classified bargaining units; represent the District, as assigned, in its relationships with exclusive representatives.

Assist in the development of employee relations policies.

Develop efficient processes for managing union/management relationship.

Ensure meetings with the unions are run efficiently and efficiently, have a clear agenda, ensure the agenda is followed, and follow-up items have clear ownership.

Develop District collective negotiations contract proposals and responses; act as District spokesperson in collective negotiations with one or more bargaining units.

Participate, as required, in closed session briefings of Board of Education and at Superintendent's cabinet regarding negotiations.

Provide advice and guidance to District and supervisory personnel in matters related to employee relations, contract interpretation and administration.

Assist principals and department heads in administering collective negotiations agreements.

Plan and coordinate in-service training seminars on employer-employee relations.

Coordinate revisions to District administrative policies and procedures resulting from negotiated contracts and agreements.

Advise management personnel on the proper application of administrative policies and procedures governing resolution of employee grievances.

Assist in a program of counseling District employees on matters related to employer-employee relations.

Prepare cases and represent the District at grievance meetings, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution settings.

Coordinate required approval of negotiated contracts and agreements by Legal, Alameda County Office of Education and Board of Education.

Draft settlement documents, side letters and MOUs reached between the District and labor partners.

Prepare cases and represent the District at due process conferences (Skelley).

Advise on, monitor and draft personnel actions up to and including notices of intent.

Coordinate the grievance procedures and act as liaison with the Legal Department concerning legal aspects of grievance procedures and processing.

Review and disseminate arbitration decisions pertaining to public agencies.

Construct independent research and develop statistical, financial, and management information related to employee relations.

Provide performance feedback and professional development to the Labor/Legal Office Manager and other assigned staff.

Perform related duties as assigned.

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalency required (2 years of similar and relevant work level experience = 1 year of college) in industrial relations, public administration, business administration, or related field.

A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the Bachelor's Degree requirement; however, the work experience years used to qualify for the Bachelor Degree requirement cannot be used to meet the work requirement.

Three (3) years of progressively responsible management experience

Advanced degree strongly preferred

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Driver's License

Employment eligibility will include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Employer-employee relations techniques and methodologies, federal and state laws pertaining to public employee collective negotiations

Labor and employment law

Modern office procedures and organization practices

Budget preparation and control

Correct and persuasive English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation

Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures

Operation of a computer and assigned software

ABILITY TO:

Provide leadership and direction to the employee relations functions

Perceive organizational implications of recommendations and decisions

Exercise tact, diplomacy, and independent judgment

Prepare documents with speed and accuracy

Multitask and manage a diverse set of labor matters

Review existing and pending legislation related to procedural guidelines and the District's Labor Relations program and recommend origination, modification, or support of legislative measures

Maintain current knowledge of applicable provisions of federal, state and District laws, rules and regulations

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Operate a computer and assigned office equipment

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Meet schedules and timelines

Work independently with little direction

Plan and organize work

Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; fast-paced work, constant interruptions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and make presentations; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard; seeing to monitor various activities and read documents, and view computer monitors; travelling off-site; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally; lifting light objects.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.



Primary Location: Legal Counsel
Salary Range: $73,964.57 - $94,399.15 / Per Year
Shift Type: Full-Time

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