Deputy Director, Labor Relations & Compliance

OFFICE OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence, by accident, by suicide, suddenly when in apparent health, when unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

Our core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. We exist to provide answers in support of families and communities during times of profound need.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.

- Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times
- Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community
- Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity
- Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality
- Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs

OPEN TO PERMANENT ADMINISTRATIVE LABOR RELATIONS ANALYSTS OR OTHER SIMILAR CIVIL SERVICE TITLES.

*6.1.9. Transfer and Change of Title*
Any permanent employee in the competitive class who meets all of the requirements for a competitive examination, and is otherwise qualified as determined by the commissioner of citywide administrative services, shall be eligible for participation in a non-competitive examination in a different position classification provided, however, that such employee is holding a position in a similar grade.

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Deputy Director of Labor Relations & Compliance to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in NYC City Human Resources Management System (CHRMS), Payroll Management System (PMS), New York City Automated Personnel System (NYCAPS), CityTime, and other personnel-related systems. The Deputy Director will support and manage the Human Resources Unit, aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals and objectives. Specific assignments will include, but not limited to:

- Directs all aspects of the agency’s labor relations program, including supervising staff, negotiating with unions and union representatives, and handling labor management meetings.
- Recommends and defends agency actions and stances on pertinent issues at labor management meetings, Step III and Step IV (arbitration) proceedings, and other administrative proceedings.
- Works with internal units and other city agencies regarding classification projects; develops proposals and salary projects, conducts research into city and state civil service regulations as needed.
- Provides secondary oversight over all other aspects of Human Resources & Labor Relations, especially with respect to labor relations, employee discipline, classifications, performance management, and other designated areas.
- Takes all pertinent steps to ensure the timely implementation of unit initiatives, best practices, and other procedures as they relate to labor relations.
- Reviews and approves requests for actions regarding disciplinary action, including probationary employees for termination and referrals to the Employment Law Unit.
- Develops plans of action, before and after-action reports, and other material in preparation for unit and agency wide initiatives.
- Provides guidance to unit and agency leadership on all areas of labor relations, discipline, and, at times, other aspects of Human Resources & Labor Relations.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Selected candidates will be required to provide a DNA sample by swabbing.

WORK AUTHORIZATION:

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. Office of Chief Medical Examiner does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

***Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position. FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL.***

TO APPLY:

Please submit resume and cover letter to nyc.gov/ocmecareers Job ID# 775639

ADMINISTRATIVE LABOR RELATIONS - 82994

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in business or public administration, economics, labor or industrial relations, statistics or a closely related field and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in labor research and analysis, employee benefit design and benefit program evaluation, compensation analysis, labor economics, economic planning or a related area, 18 months of which must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in labor research and analysis, employee benefit design and benefit program evaluation, compensation analysis, labor economics or economic planning; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and five years of professional experience, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and must possess the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.